Advions received from Mandalay of No ■ ' vsmberlS, state that the Burmese hare detained the steamer sent to that place to bring away Europeans. They have three toned to burn her if she attempts to leave, and fore inhere are not allowed to go. Thnebaw has issued a proclamation that be will not accept the absurd propositions of the Indian Government;—l. Recept-on with all honor, of an envoy to discuss the difficulty wi 4 h the Trading Company. 2. Suspension of all proceedings against the Company until the di-pute has been in vestigated by the envoy ; and 3. That he shall receive at Mandalay a permanent British agent with a suitable guard. He therefore declares war, and has promised to personally lead his troops. He calls upon his subjects to fight for the defence of their country and religion, i Europeans «.<• would not be molested till the invaders creased the frontier, when all would be ■lain.

Additional Mail News. (By Telegraph.) Auckland. To-day. John L. Sullivan, ifae pugilist, proposes ■ to stsrt from San Francisco for Australia in April next for a sparring tour under the management of John B. Catrow. He wishes to meet Professor Wjlliam Miller, or any of the Australian boxers, in either l a clove or a ring contest after his arrival Jem Mace, the veteran pugilist, has tired of America, and proposes to return to Australia. Boras, the dynamiter, “ demands the position Lf deputy collector of the port of New York ” The collector ignores his presence and refuses an interview. . . Re the B'uicicault divorce suit, the iV’etc York Herald's London cable of November 19 says :—“Mrs Boucicault’a card and the Australian notice of her husband’s mar riase to Miss Thorndvke is an affair much

commented upon in social and dra matic circles, on account.,of the curious position in which Boncicault’s action has placed his children. Mrs Boueioaiilt, on being interviewed, said : * I cannot understand it; some time ago I began • divorce suit against my husband in New. York, Mr Boncicaalt appealed against the amount of alimony awarded by the Oonrt, and it was reduced by half. ■iA Subsequently, owing to au urgent request pb' of my elder children, 1 withdrew the suit” *• Will yon renew?” our oorrea ,. pendant asked “I shall be entirely guided by my legal advisers and by my children's wishes Dot and Nina, who were with their father in Australia, Im mediately separated from him when they heard of his marriage with Miss Thorn dyke, although they were obliged to re main In his company, having contracted for a certain time.”

The New Orleans World’s Exposition 2>ened on November 10 with a grand vlo and military ceremony. The day was observed as a holiday, Hugh M. Brook, known as Walter Lennox Maxwell, was arraigned in the Criminal Coart at 8t Louis, Missouri, on November 14, under an indictment charg ing him with the killing of 0. Arthur Frailer; He pleaded nqt guilty. New York capitalists propose to pur chase the steamship Great Eastern with the viqw of utilising her as.a aommer hotel in the Lower Bay, and from time to time for ocean excursions along the coast. J. O. Rodrigues, who accompanied De Lesaepa to Panama, and is supposed to be thoroughly conversant with the canal situation, published a book at New York on November 3. setting forth the inside history with some damaging criticisms re garding the project end the way in which the bonds have been floated. His condo sions indicate that this'mammoth scheme .. has already sunk 100.000,000 dollars, and that its .established failure must, soon end lathe greats-1 financial disaster that has , £, been suffered since John Low bankrupted with his Booth Sea Bubble. Bod ", riguea assarts that the De Leeseps canal was.taken.op mainly for his name by ir responsible parties, who got the charter, and that be entered on the mighty scheme without so much of serious study as the prudent would make In planning a new house. Thera seems never to have bean any thorough surveys or measurements of the route, everything being based on gone work. At the present rate of progress the canal cannot be finished In less 4htn seventy-five years. Rodrigues estimated that It eannot coat less than 50P,000,000 dollars. He says, concerning the American syndicate:—'' It is one of tbs most shameful corruptions and frauds recorded in the history of financial enter pijae, and it is doing its work still in this city" (New York.) Eight young men of Ottawa, moving in the best society, and supposed to be of unblemished character, were found guilty of cape lo November, with attendant oir curastanoes of the moat brutal character, and van all sentenced to imprisonment . lor life. The scene in the Court, among the relatives of the convicted, beggsred description. The Oanadisn-PScifio Railway Go. started its first through trsia Montreal . to the Rooky Mountains on November 3. It consisted of a folly equipped train of magnificent cars, including a sleeper, »n emigrant’s sleeper, end dining care. The that spike in the British Columbia section, connecting the Atlantic with the Pacific .. sections, and so making an all rail route from ocean-to ocean, was driven by his Excellency the Governor. Lelsnd Stanford, of California, trans ferred In November 14 landed estates, valued at 5,000,003 dollars, to the trus tees of the University at Palo Alta The opposition to vaccination still con tinues In Montreal and Toronto, and •maUpoxis extending its ravages. The last Governor of Ontario tutted an order on November 10 that every individual in tbe service 'of the province be rscolneted forthwith. It is also .proposed to try parents for man slaughter who refuse vaccination in their families end the children die from tbe epidemic.

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LATEST FROM EUROPE

{bSCTJI&’b VULBOKAMS—OOFYKIbUT.) Eastern affairs. Lonbon, December 13. Both Bulgaria and Servia have in voked the aid of the European Powers with a vipw to effecting a settlement of hostilities between the two countries, and the Powers have appointed Com missioners to demarcate a zone dividing their territories, and to arrange a four " weeks’ armistice. Despite this, however, King Milan reports officially to the Powers that the Bulgarian tspops made an attack on the Servian outposts yesterday. He fur ther states that after severe fighting the Servians dislodged the Bulgarians from their positions, killing and bounding many of their number. London, December 12. The Times this morning states that : Russia, Austria, and Germany have agreed to abandon the demand recently formulated by them for the restoration of the status quo ante in the Balkan Beoatflola, Irish autonomy. The Daily News has an article to day on the Irish difficulty, in which the suggestion is made that a conference of • the Liberal and Conservative parties, together with the representatives of Mr PamelTs Mowing, shall assemble to Pier the ittbjedt of poUticgl auto*. ,-y

(Received Pecamhrr 14, 12.30 p.m.) Soudanese Gaiko, December 13 Constant fighting is taking place be tween the British troops at Knoshay and the Soudan Arabs in the vicinity. Several casualities are taking place daily.

AUSTRALIAN.

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT. ] New Governor. Sydney. Satnrday. The official reception of Lord Car rington, the new Governor, took place this afternoon. There was an impos ing demonstration. The streets were lined with crowds of people, who ac corded a most enthusiastic welcome to Lord and Lady Carrington. Cricket It is announced that the Melbourne Cricket Club has decided to send Home a team during the coming season.

the Cholera. Melbouknp. Saturday. The Victorian Gazette contains a notice to the effect that, in view of the outbreak of cholera on board the Do runda, all vessels from Queensland ports will be subjected to quarantine on arrival at Port Philip. (Received Decetubur 14. 12 30 p.m.) Brisbane, To-day, Two more deaths are reported on board the Dorunda. The medical authorities are in some doubt; as to whether the disease is epidemic cholera or whether it is due to the effects of eating tinned fish which contained poi sonous substance.

TELEGRAMS

|PBE FH>-' »1 The Mails- Auckland, To-day. The Alameda sailed tor bydney at 4 a.m. to-day. The Zealaodia arrived from ’Frisco at 6 a.m. Hospital Blenheim, To-day. The Walrau Road Board ha* declined to pay quota towards hospital and chari table aid on tbe grounds that the principle of Hospitals and Charitable Aid Act is wrong, and that such institution ought to be supported out of the Consolidated Fund. Supreme Court. IntAKc, To-day. The Supreme Court opened to-day. Judge Williams congratulated the Grand Jury on the lightness of the calendar, only five cases in all. I'm * bill in each case. Another M L C Dunedin, Today. The Star states that Mr JVfacaudrew will be called to the Upper House im mediately. A Whale Indeed Inv EKCAhGiLL, To-dsy. The cutter Kent, while crossing Foveaux Straits from Stewart’s Island to Bluff on Saturday, was thrown on her beam ends and narrowly escaped being capsized. Tbe crew at first were puzzled to account for the occurrence, but tharoystei y wasexplain ed by tbe appeareuoe of a large whale g dug astern of the vessel and it is surmised the cutter salted over the monster.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 188 S.



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' TMP UNDKD from Mr Bollock's—6 X PIGS; no visible marks If not re leased before 21st of December will be SOLD to defray expenses. S. ELLIOTT. 12 176 Poundkopper. JBSO Keward. of LSO will bo given to anyone who will fcive such informa tion as wilt lead to the conviction of the persons who have been STEALING WETHERS from the Anama station. 12 155 W. S. PETEK.



jg AN K HOLIDAY. Pursuant to the Banka and Banker's Act Amendment Act, 1882, WEDNESDAY, 16th December, 1885, is hereby appointed a Special Bank Holiday at Ashburton. For the Union Bank of Australia, Ltd— E. MOORE, Acting Chief Officer. For Bank of Australasia — E. W. MORRAH. Inspector. For Bank of New Zea’and— D. L. MU <DOOH, 12 175 General Manager.



Tenders. OLD STREAM ROAD BOARD. TENDERS »ro INVITED for Three Miles Three Chains of Road Formation, in three sections. The Specifications may bo seen at the Gda&dian Office, or at Mr Norrish’a at the Hinds. Tenders to be ent in not later than MONDAY, the 21st. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, 12 162 Chairman.



No what your feelings or syrop tons are, .what the desease or ailment is, use African Co’s Hop Bitters. Dont’ wait until you are sick, but if you only fe I bad or miserable, use the Bitters a once. It may save your life. Hundred have been saved by so doing, at a riding cost. SEE THAT THE NAME DR SOULE BLOWN IN EVERY BO' r^LE —NON7 1 OTHER GENUINE



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONED, STOCK AND * STATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o’clock sharp. —Hones, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. FOE SALE—Whitechapel Dog Cart, on view at my Booms, Cheap. For Sale—Piano, by Brinsmead and Sons; Piano, by Hummel. In first class order ; easy terms. For Sale—Johnston Taine Binder; price, L 45 ; with all improvements. Second hand reapers by M'Cormiok and Wood; cheap. For Sale—Corn Crusher, by Reybrldge. For Sals—Cheese Press, bv J, and T Young. MONEY. £SO to £SOO On Freehold Security, WMPliawßoy.



jy)NGBKAOH ROAD BOARD. Tenders are invited for the following works : No. 44—Boundary road, formation from side drain, 40 chains No 45—Griffiths road, formation from aide drain, 25 chains No. 4<s—Wheatstone ro*d, formation and partly metalling, 74 chain* No. 47 —Terrace road, formation, 197 chains No 48—Poplar road, erecting email con crete bridge, labor only.



Specification*. etc., can be seen at our office, ebeie tenders will be received till 11 a m. on MONUAY, December 28th, or St the Board’s office, Longbosch, till 2 p.m. FOOKS & SON, 12 169 District Surveyors, etc. gUPPLISSTD ASHBURTON HOM^. The Ashburton Home Committee invite separate TENDERS for the supply of Biead, Meat, Groceries, Milk, Medical Comforts, Fuji. Drove, and Interments for the year ending December 31st, 1886 Full particulars and Forms of tender can te obtained uu application to tbe Master of the Home. Tende a to hi addressed to W. 0. Walker, Esq , Chairman of the Commit tee, Ashburt n Home, and left at the County Council office, Ashburton, before NOdJ of Saturday, December 19th. ’I he lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J E. MARCH, fceoretary.



Charitable Aid Office, Christ chard), December 5, 1835. 12 142 fpINWALD TOWN BOARD. Tenders ate required for a WORKING Officer to the Tinwald Town Board. Specification of duties on view at Mr Reid's store, Tiowald, where tenders will be received up till 6 p.m., December 31, 1885. The lowest or any tender not ne cessarily accepted. 7P. S. SHEaRER, 12 133 Chairman.



la B nkruptcy. V. *. IN BANKRUPTCY. IN the District Court of Ashburton, (being a Local Court of Bankruptcy) holden at Ashburton, In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1883 and of the Act amending the same, and of JaMBS SaMOEL SAVAGii, in the Provincial District of Oanter bury, and colony of New Zealand, painter, a bankrupt. I hereby summon a meeting of the ere* ditors of the above named bankrupt to be holden in the District Courthouse, Ashbur. ton on Friday, the 18th day of December instant, at eleven o’clock in the forenoon to consider the intended application by the said bankrupt for bis discharge. Dated this 14th day of December, 1886. J. 0. BULL, Deputy Official Assignee. Notice it hereby given that the said Court has appointed the 10th day of Jan uary next for hearing the said applica tion for discharge. 6. D. BRANSON, 12 164 Bankrupt’s Solicitor.



IN BANKRUPIOY. iN the District Court of Ashburton (being a Local Court of Bankruptcy), holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1883, the Act amending the same, and of the banktuptcy ot JOHN HONTEK RALNifi, of Matooan, farmer, a bankrupt Notice ia hereby given that a meeting ef the creditors of the said John Hunter Baine will be held at the Courthouse, Ashburton, on h rlday, the eighteenth day of December instant, at the hour of ten o’clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of considering an application by the said bankrupt for bis discharge. Dated this 14th day of December, 1835. J. C. BELL, Deputy Official Assignee, And notice ia hereby also given that the Court has appointed the tenth day of January next as the day for hearing the said bankrupt’s application for an order granting him his discharge. Dated this 14th day of December, 1885. 12 171 JOHN HUNTER KA'NE, IN BANKRUPTCY. IN the District Court of Ashburton (being a Local Court of Bankruptcy), holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1883 j and of the Acts amending the same Notice is hereby given that I, JAMES BRUCE, of South Kakaia, in the County of Ashburton, in the Provincial District of Canterbury and colony of New Zealand, blacksmith, have this day filed in the said Court, at Ashburton, a petition to be adjudged a bankrupt. Dated this 14th day of December, 1889. JOUB3 BRUCE. ,



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Meetings. GRAND CONCERT in aid of the Widow and Children of the lata GUARD ALDOUS, will be held in the SCHOOLROOM, METHVSN, ANNIVERSARY DAY, Drc, 16, 1885, Front Seats, 3s ; Back Seats. 2*. 12 ’59 ON To commence at 8 p. m



I T STEPHEN'S CHURCH IN THE PARSONAGE GROUNDS. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER KJth. Stalls for f*alo of Needlework, etc, Fruit, Flowers, Refreshments and General Produce. Contributions to above and to Tea Table solicited. Baud, Croquet, Quoits, Bowls, Aunt Sallj, Swings, etc,, etc. Oates open at 2 p m.; admission with tea. Ashburton. ANNUAL Garden Party, 2s; children, Is. 12 140



Auctions. ASHBURTON WOOL SALES. MESSRS R. WILKIN & 00, in con junction with Meters Frledlander Bros, will hold their NEXT WOOL SALK Early in January. Over 160 bales Already Catalogued. No charges for Storage, etc, If Wool not 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 our bands for sale. 12 172



ASHBURTON YARDS. TUESDAY, 15th DECEMBER. SPECIAL ENTRY. OHO Crossbred EWES, with lambs at foot. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEO JAMESON, 12 173 Agent, Ashburton. 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. Meecb, to hold a CLEARING SALE



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 lota : DRAWING-ROOM FURNITURE. 1 Suite FLOWERED VELVET Walnut Frames 1 Suite BLUE SATEEN, Walnut Frames 1 Suite CREAM SATEEN, Walnut Frames | Suite CREAM DAMASK, Walnut Frames Suite CRETONNE PIANO £ HARMONIUM 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, ChefFoniers, Hall Tables, eto. BED ROOM "FURNITURE. Wardrobes, Chests Drawers all sizes, Marble Washhand Stand, Dressing Table with Mirror, Washhand Stands and Dress ing Tables, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Spring Mattresses, Looking Glasses, Toilet Sets, eto. SUNDRIES. 1 fijft CHAIRS, Kitchen Tables, and a XtH/ quantity of other articles too numerous to advertise. The Auctioneer calls the special atten tion of those about to furnish to this op portunity. Nothing bat the best material has been used, and the workmanship can not be surpassed.



Public Notices. poUND NOTICE. IMPOUNDED at Baksia on December Bth from the river bed, one black draught HORSE, with white streak down face, ahcd on fore feet, branded X on off i shoulder. One chestnut HACK (old); blind on near eye, string halt in hind legs, branded M on near shoulder. i If not claimed and expenses paid the above will be SOLI* at Moon on January 7tb, 1886, GEORGE SHELLOOK, 12 It 5 I’oundkeeper.



WOOL SALES. THE NEXT SALE Will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 30 Commenolqg at 2 o'clock. MATSON, COX & CO, MILES & CO, 12 168 Per Geo. Jameson.



EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) ANNIVERBA YDAY CANTERBURY PROVINCI AL DISTRICT. December 16, 1885. RACES AT TIMARU. Saturday return tickets from any station to any station within the Provincial Dis trict of Canterbury wilt be issued on the 15th and 16th of December, and will be available for return up to and including the 39th inst. The train which is due to leave Timaru for Orari at 4 35 p. m. will leave at 5 30 p m. and run 5 > minutes later than usual It will run through to Ashburton, arriv ing there at 830 p m., stopping were re quired. To connect with this train a train will leave the Timaru racecourse platform at 6.30 p. m. for Washdyke, at which station passengers will transfer into the north train. The evening train from Christchurch to Ashburton will run 35 minutes later than usual; and the evening train from Rakaia to Methven will run 20 minutes later than usual. 12 166 BY O^DER



| QHRISTMAt.I CHRISTMAS!! Thomas Taylor, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER, East Street, Ashrxjrton, Begs to inform his oumerouscustomers and the general public that he has speci ally prepared and has now on hand an unusually large, varied and superior stock of CHRISTMAS CAKES And other Confectionery. CORDIALS. T. T. has had large experience at Home in the manufacture of Cordials, and is now making a speciality of them at his establishment in East street. Superior GIVGER BEER sold in 3 or 5 gallon kegs. All orders promptly attended to. 12 161



Terms may be arranged. Sale at 12 o’clock T. BULLOCK, 12 144 Auctioneer. Saturday AUCTION Sales OF HORSES, CATTLE, PIGS, AND SUNDRIES, AT TATTERS ALL’S, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. Messrs matson, cox & 00. at the solicitation of several clients, Intimate to the Public That it ia their intention to bold AUCTION SALES of the above EVERY SATURI/. 1 * vr AT TWELVE O’CLOCK -H>RP We wish to notify to our Clients and the Public that every attention will be paid to their inter ests, and Account Sales rendered with onr USUAL PROMPTNESS. MATSON. COX & CO.



rjl H E REASON WHY orb and alcorn’s Gigantic Drapery Sale ia each an immense Success Because the sale is a genuine one, every article being reduced Because the reductions 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 reductions we have made are universal, and not on a few Spe cial Lines, for the purpose of catching the unwary Because oar 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 barga*ns now being offered, pur chasers wouid require to call and inspect he stock. We refrain from quoting prices as nn *.ws the quality ia known prices are no aide. Call early and call often at ths Gigantic Sale At Orr and Alcorn’s



Immense furniture Sale!! RAWING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, and BEDROOM SUITES. Everything New and Fashionable. J. MEECH old an UNRESERVED gALB. Of superior FURNITURE at an arly date, particulars of which will be .pounced presently. Such an opportunity for acquiring Fur niture made In the BEST STYLE and with thoroughly WELL-SEASONED TIMBER has never befoii occurred in Ashburton. ‘'Ul and Inspect previous to Sale. Funerals conducted ,as usual, at the Lowest Bates. Address—EAST STREET. tanorbd street.



Public Notices 2 Second hand McCormick’s BINDERS for sale in perfect order. F. BRADSHAW, 12 »67 Tinwald. jyjTR S. B. SEYMOUR, Dentist, may be consulted at Cambridge’s on TUES DAY, December 15. 12 130 ] TO OWNERS OF DOGS. 1 hereby give Notice that all Dogs found interfering with Sfceepjon this Estate will be DESTROYED, and the owners aned for any damage done. DONALD MoLEAN, 12 125 Lagmbor. JJPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD The earn of 2s 6d per 100 is payable by | any members or the Clerk of the above Board for the eggs and heads of SMALL BIRDS. CYRIL JEPHSON, Clerk, 11 76 Tinwald. JpiIVE SHILLINGS REWARD LOST between Racecourse and Quill’s Hotel AN OPERA «LABS, finder will please leave same at Ashburton Club.



£5 Be ward STRAYED from my paddock at Pen darves 160 Lons wool and First Gross EWES, with lambs at foot by South and Hampshire Down Rams ; branded ZR i.. rump. Any person giving information that will lead to their recovery will re* ceive the above reward. 12 143 W. H. RULE.



Cheese. JpRIME OLD FACTORY CHEESE. MELLOW AND THOROUGHLY MATURED. We have reserved a few of these for our retail trade. ORR & ALCORN. 12 138



JjjEW ASHBURTON TWEEDS. Craighead and Co., TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS. From a communication received from the Manager of the Asbbur 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 PROM TWEEDS, MANUFACTURED by THEMSELVES. CRaIOHEaD AND CO., Ashburton,



Henry Zander, J BEG.to draw the attention of shearers and others to my EXTENSIVE STOCK or SHEARING MATERIALS Just Landed, ex Arawa, WHICH WILL BE SOLD AT LOWEST PRIC'ES. SHEEP SHEARS SHEEP SHEARS jzgf' All the Favorite Brands. Ward and Payne’s Nos. 38 and 38 AS Ward and Payne’s Nos. 79 <nd 79 AS Bourgon and Balls’ Nos, 11A and 884. TURKEY & WASHITA OILSTONES Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. Ground and Lump Kaddle Lampblack, etc.



WOOLPACKS. WOOLPACKS. I am now selling Full Weights BELOW CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, And guarantee them to be of the best quality. TURNIP SEEDS. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT—Just to Hand :—Gieentop Yellow Porpletop Yellow Purpletop Mammoth White Stone, eio, 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 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 Eantrowiez 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, ImEHCHANT & IMPORTER, Eib, Fbibdlandsbb’ Buildings, Abhbubxon. AGENT—lmperial Fire Insurance Co. N.Z. Aooideot Insurance Co



! Prior to making extensive alterations I to effect this with certainty sweeping redi Ml Goods mast be tamed into Cash fort The following quotations clearly indici Turkish Towels 4£d, reduced from 7Jd Huckaback Towels 2d, reduced from 6d (iood Pattern ’’rinta 2d, reduced from 4J Superior Prints 4Jd, reduced from 7id Flax Shirting 3£ reduced from Union Shirting 6d, reduced from lid Rlateand Black Selicia2£d,former price 4Jd Lot Children's Sun Bats 6d, former price Is 6d Lot Children’s Bonnets 9d, former price Is lid Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Hats 4s 6d, former price- 12s 6d Ladies’ Handsomely trimmed Bonnets 7s 6d, former price 25s Heavy Forfar 4Jd, former price 8d White Twilled Calico 4jd, reducedfrom 7d Scoured Grey Calico 3s lid per dcz re duced from 6s Handsome Lace Curtains 2s 9d, reduced from 4a 6d Ladies’ Corsets Is 3d, reduced from 2s 3d Zephyr Ginghams 6|d, former price ll£d Fancy Dress Materi»la4£d, former price B£d Superior Dress Mrterials 6£d, former price 10£d Ladies’ Cotton Hose 4d, former price 7£d Ladies’ Plain Chemises Is, reduced from Is lid Ladies’ Bands -mrly trimmed Chemises Is 6d, reduced from 2s lid Ladies’ Plain Nightdresses la 2d, reduced i from 2s 1



Eggs and heads of small BIRDS. TwoShillinga at d Sixpence per Hundred will be given at the fallowing places for eggs and heads collected in the Wakauu; Road District;— Schoolhouse, Wakanni ~ Seufield ~ Seaview „ Elgin Kowlbdclb Road Board Office 4»iiburkoa U 958



Business Notices. 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 lo 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. Oilskin Clothing mado 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 Ashbarton Agricultural and Pastoral Aasociati on Show, having been purchased by Andrew Orb at a great redaction will be OPEN FOR SALE AT HIS PREMISES, E AST 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 9J. 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 Colony. s t&UTI Compulsory Sale ol Drapery & Clothing ABSOLUTE CLEARANCE MUST BE MADE. A. C. PRICHARD, ,Bast Street, Must clear the whole of his NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPER? BEFORE JANUARY Ist.



a General Clearance mast be made, and [actions in prices bare been submitted to. thwith. ate my intention.to realise : Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Nightdresses Is lid, reduced from 3s 6d Ladies’ plain tacked Drawers Is, reduced from Is lid Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Drawers Is 6d, reduced from 2s 6d CLOTHING. Men’s Cotton Drawers 10£d, astounding value Men’s Merino Drawers la 9d, excellent quality Men’s Cotton Undershirts 10£d, cannot be equalled Boys’ Summer Tweed Suits 2s lid, for raer 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 Sd to 3s 6d Men’s Koslyn Tweed Salts 42s fid, reduced from 70s Men’s Roslyn Tweed Trousers 13s fid, reduced from 21s Men’s Heavy Tweed Trousers 6s lid, re duced from 10s fid Men’s Heavy Cotton Sox 3£d, 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 i time in securing the first of these 1 choice Bargains.



THE SALE IS A GENUINE ONE. Note the address A. C. PRICHARD, EAST STREET, (next Mr Cambridge, Chemist. TO MEET THE TIMES. AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER W H, A T 0 With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4s, Warranted AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER ,v •’ / <;/^vsmurw^y| i* 1 \M& w A T C H, With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4i. Warranted B. MUBBAY, East Street. BHGS to announce that he has just received a choice assortment of watches and jewellery direct from London, and is now offering Strong English Silver Lever Hunting Watches, capped and jewelled, with gold balance and very heavy cases for L 4 4s, exceptionally goad 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 m derate prices. All Go >dsqSo!d Guaranteed. Repairs exe cuted with neatnesa and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBERT MURRAY, EAST STSBET, AbHBDKTON. GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS. GEORGE JaMESON, West street, Ashburton, has foi Sale—Rye Grass, Cocksfoot, limothy, Red and White Clover; Alsyke, Cow Grass; also, Carrot and Man. gold Seeds. For Purity, Vitality, and Superior Quality, the ab*- can be strongly recommended.



:ANTERBIJfRY BRANCH. Sr mm ■o!® Capital t 1,000,00 Established 1859 rjTHL PREMIER OOLONIAL OOM Pa N FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. T, ASHBURTON, 84



Mrs AdamSj AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL’S PATTERNS. HAS now on hand a nice assortra of crewel wools, silks, filoae flossette, lace, braids, transfer patte new designs, crash, oatmaal and a cloths for art needlework, five o'clock cloths, embroidery frames, etc. ~BH bakss