gram to-day from Cooktown confirming previous information respecting the massacre of the New South Wales Geo -1 graphical Society's Exploring Expedi r won at Fly river, New Guinea. The telegram further states that a second party is being organised by Mr Douglas to ascertain beyond doubt the fate of the expedition. Cooktown, Yesterday. The island schooner Ellengowan ar rived here. She brings news confirm ing the reported massacre at Fly river ■ of the members of the Australian Geo graphical Expedition. (Received November 16, noon.) New Guinea Massacre* ~ . Svdnsv, To day. V Further particulars respecting the re ported massacre of the Geographical Society’s Expedition shows there is every reason to fear the account is true. It is alleged that the natives stole the boat belonging to the Expedition, and four days later mustered their fighting men, and returned in the dead of night, surprised and killed the. whole party. Probably some action will be taken by the authorities to punish the murderers. 1

TELEGRAMS.

(PKH PB.KBS > KHO<n iTIO.V. 1 Fatal Accident. Hawjeba, To-day. . A ahoclingly sodden death occurred here on Saturday, under peculiar circum stances* Robert McLeod, aged 16 years, wab playing cricket, when he waa struck on the head by a ball hit by the batsman. At the time be said he was not hurt, and returned to the shop ojf Mr Pitcher, jeweller, where he was apprentice, and took charge of the shop for an hoar, per forming ordinary duties, and then went home to bed. He was taken seriously Hi, became unconscious, and died two or three boon after.

Death. Mastk«.ton, To-day. Ibaka Te Hoe, a native chief, died yes iter day. He was over 80 years of age, bad been a missionary 42 years Agrienltoral Department- WtutNOTOS, To-day. In accordance with the promise made last session, the Government are arrang . log for the establishment of an Agrichl toral Department, and the organisation of this branch has been placed in the bands of Hr Walter Reeves, formerly farmer in Hafrkes Bay and Sooth Canterbury dis tricts. Mr'Beeves, who is said to be quite an expert in agricultural work, baa sub mitted to tbe Government a valuable re port on agricultural products shown at the ' late Exhibition. Mayoral Election. Meters A. W. brown, S. Brown, >l. Dransfield, and F. McKenzie have been nominated for the Mayoralty. Unopposed. Mastjsbtok, To-day. Mr T. Oaselberg was re-elected Mayor of Masterton without opposition. Drowned. AncKLABD, To day. William Beard, second mate of the bsr quentine Energy, fell overboard at Helens- Ville on Saturday and was drowned. Tbennde body ofajnan nimed Edward Johnston was found In the Waitemata, near Point Ouevatier, yesterday. It is supposed be bad'been bathing. Salft- Sala, who lectures here to-night, pro ceeds to the Bb| Hakes on Wednesday, fie has been invited by Sir George Grey to Kawso.

gVfjß ASHBURTON ODAROIAN, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1885



Force habit—Osrois required in the formation of habit, seeing ita important teuing on character. Many characters i Mrs spoiled through inattention to the most ordinary and simple matters Some drink ten and coffee him mere force of habit, “because it is usual to do ao,” f regardless of the psnalty oftentimes of nervousness and indigestion. Cadbury’s Cocoa Essence contain* the refreshing properties of tea and ooffia, with additional advantages over those beverages, whilst it produces - none of their injurious effects. - Wkixs’ “ Rough on Corns.”— Ask fo Wells’ “Rough on Corns.” Quick reliej complete, permanent cure. Corns, wart bunions. The N.Z. Drug Co., Genera Agents.



Remember American Ca’s Hop Bitters never does harm bat good to the smrllest child 1 always and continually. See and read I Indigestion and Liver Complaints.—For rt.—» complaints Baxter’s Compound Quinine Vitlg hare proved a specific, acting powerfully ■an flu, liver and mildly on the stomach. Sold everywhere, or post free from J. Baxter rtirnnint. Christchurch, for iq or 44 stamps. « Rough on Rats.” —Clears out rats, mic. roaches, flies, fcsi-bugs, beetles, insects sktmksr jack> rabbits, gophers. Druggists The N.Z. D ur Co., General Agents. Now money is so scarce it behoves every one to be on the alert and endeavor to make there twenty shillings go as far as possible. One glance at H. B. May and Co.’s advertise ment, which appears incur columns this even ing, should convince one and all that the pro jectors of The Hall. High street, Christ dimtli, are determined to do their part The «ww« quoted for the various items are, we be lieve, lower preY ms occasion, and ffcowM jm!nr» all buyers of Diap ry and Cloth fagtogb*



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COUNTY COUNCIL Dog Collars fo 1886.



TENDERS are invited for the supply of 1,200 DOG COLLARS for 1886. Particulars to be seen at the City Coun cil Offices, Christchurch ; Otago Daily Times Office, Dunedin ; and County Coun cil Offices, Ashburton. Tenders will be received up to 11 a. m on FRIDAY, 4th December, 1885 The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. By order, F MAINWARING, Clerk, Ashburton County Council. Ashburton, November 11, 1885.



Public Notices. POISON NOTICE-Poison will be laid on Mr T. Smith’s section, Treverton 11 6 THOMAS SMITH. FOUND, on the llth, on the South Road, Tinwald, a Trap Rug. Owner can have same by applying to 11 4 ROBERT ENNTS, Tinwald. FOUND— 1 Brown and White Spaniel Dog Pup; well bred; owner can have same by applying to 11 2 CYRIL JEPHS >N. M ISSING CHEQUE No B 23910 for L 3 3s 6d, and B 2?911 for L2 13a 3i; dated 7th November, 1885; drawn by William Baxter in favor of Mr George and Messrs Jones and Brad shaw respectively. Payment stopped at Union Bank, Ashburton. II 995



THOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. ANNUAL ELECTION OF MAYOR, In pursuance of the Municipal Corpor tions Act 1876, a"d the Registration of Local Elections Act 1876, I hereby give notice that the ANNUAL ELECTION for MAYOR under the first mentioned Act will be held at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring square west, Ashbur ton, on WEDNESDAY, the 25th day of November instant. Nominations i i the form prescribed in the second schedule of the Regulations of Local Elections Act 1876. will be received at the Town Clerk's Office till 12 o’clock noon on TUESDAY, the 17th day of November instant. A deposit of LlO must accompany each nomination. CHARLES BR4DDELL, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, November 7, 18S5 11 983 IGGS AND HEADS OP SMALL I BIRDS.



One Shilling and Sixpence per Hundred will be given at tbe following places for eggs and heads collected in the Wakanui Boad District:— Schoolhouse, Wakanui ~ Seafield ~ Seavien „ Mpin ~ Newlands Road Board Office, Ashburton 11 968 EXTRACT from New Zealand Gazette, Bth October, 1885. CLAIMS UNDER FOREST TREES PLANTING ENCOURAGEMENT ACTS. General Crown Lands Office, Wellington, 6th October, 1885. Notice.—“ The Forest Tree* 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 be sent in to the office of the Com missioner of Crown Lands for the district in which plantations have been made, fore the 31st day of December next. J. BALLANOE 10 873 Minister of lands.



TO TRAVEL thin season the Thorough bred imported Horse Calstock. After this date the fees will be:—Ls 6s for thoroughbreds; L2 10s for half-breds; guarantees, L 7 7i. Good English grass paddocks free until Ist of January, 1886 All ca*e but no responsibility. Oroomage fees, 6s, paid first service. Racing results prove that the deci sion of the judges at our show, held on the 30th of October, with regard to onr blood stock has been fully justified in the winner of the Melbourne Cup, the winner’s dam. being got by Castle Hill, sire of our local horse Calstock. Good breeding this. Castle Hill is acknowledged to be the sire of the best horses over sticks in the Southern Hemisphere.



Wilhelm Zander Respectfully notifies the public of Ashburton and its vicinity that be HAS TAKEN OVER MR F. CLARK’S HAIRDRESSING, TOBACCO, AND FANCY GOODS BUSINESS, . And will carry on the same on hie own



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Remember, these Hop Bitters are no drugged. dronken nostrum, but the mat and best medicine ever made, and or family should be without > No matter what your'feelings or symp tom are, or what the desease or ailment use American Co’s Hop Bitters. Dont* lit nntil yon ate sick, but if you only dor miserable, use the Bitters a It may save your life.' Hundred i saved by so doing, atarifling THAT THE NAME DR SOULE IS WN IN EVERY BOTTLB—NONB EB GENUINE.



Tenders. WANTED at Once Tenders for Pressing* at per bale, the Lag mhor clip. —For . particulars, apply to Donald McLkan, Lsgmhor. 11 1000 ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for 40 chains of road formation near the Upper Ashburton Bridge. The specifications may be seen at the Guardian Office, or at Mr Dellow’a, May* field, t Tenders to be sent in on the 23rd. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, Chairman. November 11, 1885. 11 986



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, TO SUIT THE DEPRESSED TIMES, I am about to meet my farmer friends and others with a cheerful spirit, and shall Sell, at my Saturday Sales, at the follow ing RATES OF COMMISSION, until further notice : HORSES ) CATTLE > O PIGS ) & 2 PER CENT. IMPLEMENTS, £) PER CENT PRODUCE 1 £ PER CENT. SUNDRIES J 0 Over £6 SALES, in ) £ PER CENT. Town or > or Country JAs may be arranged. LAND.



FARMS, and Town and Suburb a □ 1 PER CENT 2 Properties, J VERY SHORTLY I shall be arranging a regular MONTHLY LAND SALE, and shall be glad to receive entries for the same AT ONCE LOANS. Money to lend on Freehold Security, TERM''.—Bills can be ar ranged for previous to any sale, otherwise terms will be cash. ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer AGENT for THE' NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Risks at Lowest Rates. CLEARING SALE, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19. WILLIAM HALL ZOUOH h*s been favored with instructions from Mr George Veel (who is leaving the colony) to sell by public section, at his residence, Havelock street West, on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, The whole of his well-selected Household FURNITURE & EFFECTS, One drawing room mite in cretonne, sideboard, dining table, one piano, dinner waggon, fender and irons, black and gold pier gla<s, E.P. spoons and forks, lamps, cutlery, glassware, photographs, carpets, wasbstanda and ware, dressing tables, looking glasses, single and doable bedsteads, Mattresses, blankets, counterpanes, chests of drawers, chairs, dinner service, and all kinds of kitchen utensils ; also, 1 capital side-saddle, with bridle, martingale, etc, all complete, and nearly new ; 1 gent’s saddle and bridle, etc; quantity of firewood, scaffolding, boards, garden and other tools, good laying fowls, etc. Sale at 1 o’clock Terms cash. 11 976 W. H. ZOUCH, Auctioneer, Auctions. comprising



Liocal Wool Sales. Messrs matron, cox & co. beg to intimate to their clients and others interested, that they purpose hold* ing, in TATTE RSALL’S, West street, Ashburton, PERIODICAL WOOL AND SKIN SALES THROUGHOUT THE SEASON. The First of the Series will be held FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20th, 1886, At 2 o’clock p.m.. When we anticipate offering about 100 BALES IUO We have been induced to start these Sales for the.purpose of enabling vendors to dispose of their Wool at their own doors, and we have every reason to be* lieve that with the Woollen Factory and outside buyers we shall be able to clear our catalogue, at values fully equal to anything obtainable elsewhere In Canter* bury. Matson. Cox & Co., ASHBURTON. 11 989



Saturday auction Sales OF HORSES, CATTLE, PI IS, AND SUNDRIES, AT TATTERS ALL’S, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. Messrs matson, cox & co. at the Bolicitation of several clients, Intimate to the Public That it is their intention to hold AUCTION SALES of the above EVERY SATURL-** ' r AT TWELVE O'CLOCK k‘ vP Opening Sale, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1885. 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 our USUAL PROMPTNESS. MATSON, COX & CO.



account. In addition to the well assorted stock 1 have just opened out a variety of Fifes, Scents, Brdbhwabe, and Fancy Goods of Every Dbscbiptxon, ALL DIRECT IMPORTED, Also, Cricketing and Lawn Tennis Material at greatly REDUCED PRICES. A trial solicited.—Ladies’ and Gentle men’s Hairdressing and Hair Work of every description made up on the shortest notice. —A Private Boom for Ladies.— Monthly subscriptions now open. WILHELM ZANDER, Tobacconist, Hairdresser, and Fancy Goods Dealer, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. I||W?



Australian mercantile UMON INSURANCE COMPANY. The only Company jn Canterbury WHICH DID NOT RAISE RATES 33J PEE cent on Country Risks. We ABE NOW, AS WE HAVE SEEN POE xa* PAST THREE YEARS, ACCEPTING BISKS Agent for Ashburton District, Septembov 82, 1886* 8 816



Meetings. Q DDPELLOWS’ HALL. Two Nights Only— FRIDAY & SATURD AY, NOV. 20, 21. THE LONDON Variety Company. This talented Company will appear here on the above date, aft. r their successful tour through the Australian Colonies, and as they appeared before the Governor of Victoria and other noted personages, in their wide-famed world-renowed Enter tainment, consisting of comic and serio comic Songs, Ballads. Dances, Negro Sketches and Farcical Comedies The following are s -mo of the talent:— The wed known end popular favorite JviVf-'L JOE (From the “London Pavillion.”) j MIS* MABEL VERB (Charming serio-comic and ballad singer ) MR P. BERTINI (In his famous impersonation*), MR TOM SPAIN (The coming man). WILL. RAYMOND (Late of Court Minstrels). MISS TOPSY MAYFIELD (From all the principal London Hails), And other talented artists. Doors will open at 7-30 p.m., to commence at 8 o’clock sharp. Prices to suit the times :—Admission, Is ; reserved chairs, 2s. 11 5 P. BERTINI, Business Manager.



[OWN HALL, ASHBURTON. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Grand Concert, IN AID OP THE CONVENT SCHOOL"', Under the direction of MrC SIDNEY WOLF, R.A.M., PROGRAMME. Part I. 1. Overture, “La sonnambala,” (Sey bach)—Mr Sidney Wolf. 2. Song, “Anchored” (Marks) —Mr G. D. Branson. 3. Song, “ Maritana, gay Gitana ” fLe ve>)—Miss G. Gates. 4. Song, “ Borne to my heart ” (Pinsuti) Miss H. Barrett. 5. Duett, “The Flower Gatherers” (Glover) —Misses T. and M. Butler. 6. Song (comic) —Mr Kennedy, 7. Irish Jig—Mr M. O’Loughlan 8. Song, “ Ann e o’er the B inka o’ Dee” (Glover), Miss K. Henry. 9. Song (comic), “ Widow Machree)” (Thomas) —Mr D. Thomas. 10. Song, “It was a dream" (Cowan) Miss Vt. Gates 11. Song, “ Old England and the New ” (Jonghmans)—Mr Buick. 12. Irish Reel—Messrs O. Connor, J. Scanlan, D. Brick, and W. Fitzgerald. Part 11. 1. Violin Solo, “ Fanst ” (Herman)— Miss Savage. 2. Duet, “ The Sailors’ Sighs ” (Balfe)— Miss Kidd and Miss H. Barrett. 3. Song, “ When the leaves begin to fall” (White) —Miss T. Butler. 4. Song, “ Half-mast High” (Claribel) — Miss K Henry. 5. Irish Hornpipe—Mr N. Fitzgerald. 6. Song (comic) —Mr Kennedy. 7. Song, “ Yeoman’s Wedding ’’ (Ponia towaki) Mr A. Harrison, 8. Song, “Apperley Mill” (Hutchison)— MBs Kidd. 9. Song—Miss Pender 10. Duett, “ Kathleen Aroon” (Balfe) — Mr and Mrs Branson. . 11. Song, “Eileen Allanah ” (Thomas)— Mr J Gordon Rosa. 12. High Cauld Cap Dance, by eight per formers. God Save the Queen. Front seats, 3s ; second seats, 2s. 11 998



Public Notice?. THE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE HrriP, Prirce \ictor Will travel tho Wakanui, Longbeach, and Ashburton Forks districts, and will stand at Nethetby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) on Saturdays. For further particulars and terms apply to Groom in charge, or GEORGE POCOCK, j 10 817 Proprietor. j OUNT HU T T ROAD BOARD 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 ceriain roads_ in their district, and that plans, showing the proposed alterations, are open for nublio inspection at the Road Board office, Methven. JULIAN JACKSON, 10 854 Chairman.



Thos. Bullock. F OR SALB £B. -Cambridge Roller, price T. BULLOCK. 0 ATS—Quantity Feed Oata for Bale. Sample can be Been at the Arcade. T. BULLOCK. \\J ANTED to Purchase—Second hand VV McCormick String Binder. Apply, stating price, to T. BULLOCK. mnO LET—Allenton House, containing X 9 rooms, together with about 10 acres of land, pleasantly situated opposite the Racecourse. Apply to T. Bullock For SALE, by order of the Mortga gees—Town Section 536, Peter street, on which is erected a large wo-atory building, occupied by Mr Savage as shof and dwelling house. There is also t stable and other buildings erected thereon. This property must be sold. Term liberal. Apply to T BULLOCK



Revised list of properties For Sale and to Let, eta SUBURBAN. Lot 86. North-west Town Belt, con taining 1 acre, capital site for a private residence Lots 94, 95, 96, fronting the Wakanni road, good site for a house Lots 62 63, corner of Wakanui road and Town Belt Lot 22, containing £-acre, with five * roomed honse, Alford Forest road Lots 42, 43, 44, 62, 63, together with honse, Allenton, near the Woollen Factory TOWN PROPERTIES. 777, Corner of Cox and William street 778, Adjoining fronting Cox street. 535, Peter street, with dwelling-house and blacksmith’s shop. 645, 554, 655, To let only, at a nomi nal rental. 118,119, Moore street west TINWALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three roomed honse thereon Lots 356, 359, 360 TO LET : Commodious premises in Fast street Blacksmith’s shop, together with dwelling-house, in Peter street Five-roomed house at Trevorton Four-roomed house at Trevorton Four-roomed honse, Graham’s road Tinwald Shop and boarding-house In Triangle Cottage at Hampstead) rent 4s per week Shop and dwelling In Moore street 12s 6d per week—commodious boardin'* house t*' let at the above rental Mf XSELLANEOUS: FOR SALE. Bight-horse porer portable engine, chea Spring carts, new Ploughs, harrows Second-hand Drays Thomas BullocK, tBO K. SHBCRTON



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. 11A and 884. TURKEY & WASHITA OILSTONES Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. Ground and Lump Raddle Lampblack, etc.



fwOOLPACKS.) \ WOOLPACKS. I am how Belling'r nil Weights BELOW CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, And guarantee them to be of the best quality. TURNIP SEEDS. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT—Just to Hand ;—Greentop Yellow Purpletop Yellow Purpletop Mammoth etc. 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 thp 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, Beat Mauritius Sugars, ete, etc, too numerous to mention I pay special attention to the WINE AND SPIRIT DEPARTMENT and bah 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, Etc, Fkibdlandees’ Buildings, A bhburxon. AGENT—lmperial Fire Insurance Co. N.Z. Accident Insurance Co.



TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. W B ARE PURCHASERS OF Wheat Oats Barley Rye Grass AND OTHER PRODUCE, FOR WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO GIVE HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. j W oo Ipcks (FULL SIZE) Cornsacks TO ARRIVE V nedlander Bros.



Busin-'vaa Notices. Support Local industry WORTH OF TEtE KAIAP I EXHIBIT, £743 (The pick if their Stock), As will he shown to-morrow at the vabburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association' Show, having been purchased by Andrew okr at a great reduction wid be OPEN FOR SALE AT HIS -PREMISES, E VST STREET. FROM SATURDAY MORNING. Orders may bo 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 Cl, The Public will now have an opportunity of seeing the latest styles and newest patters turned out by the largest firm in the Colony.



Compulsory Sale ol Drapery & Clothing ABSOLUTE CLEARANCE MUST BE MAD 3. A. C. PRICHARD, Bast Street, Moat clear the whole of hie NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY BEFORE JANUARY Ist.



Prior to making extensive alter* l •> to effect this with certainty sweeping redi Ml Goods must be turned into Cash fort The following quotations clearly indict Turkish Towels 4id, reduced from 7JI Huckaback Towels 2d, reduced from 6d Good Pattern Prints 2d, reduced from 4d Superior Prints 4Jd, reduced from 7£d Flax Shirting 3£ reduced from s£d Union Shirting 6d, reduced from lid Rlateand Black Selicia 2Jd,former price 4£d Lot Children’s Sun Hats 6d, former price 1s 6d Lot Children’s Bonnets 9d, former price !« lid Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Hats 4s 6d, former price 12s 6d Ladies’ Handsomely trimmed Bonnets 7s 6d, former price 25s Heavy Forfar 4£d, former price 8d White Twilled Calico reducedfrom 7d Scoured Grey Calico 3s lid per dcz re duced from 5a Handsome Lace Curtains 2a 9d, reduced from 4» 6d Ladies’ Corsets Is 3d, reduced from 2s 3d Zephyr Ginghams former price Fancy Dress Materials former price B£d Superior Dress Mrteriala 6£d, former price 10Jd Ladies’ Ootton 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 la 2d, reduced from 2s



a General Clearance must be made, and [actions in prices have been submitted to. thwithi ate my intention to realise : Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Nightdresses 1b lid, reduced from 3a 6d Ladies’ plain tucked Drawers Ir, reduced from Is lid Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Drawers Is 6d, reduced from 2s 6d CLOTHING



Men’s Cotton Drawers IOJd, 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 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 Pelt Hats from 2s 3d to 3s 6d Men’s Roslyn Tweed Suits 42 6d, reduced from 70s Men’s Korlyn Tweed Trousers 13s 6d, reduced from 21s Men’s Heavy Tweed Trousers 6s lid, re duced from 10s 6d Men’s Heavy Cotton Sox 3£d, reduced from 6d Men’s Heavy Merino Sox 9d, reduced from Is A lot of Men’s Women’s and Children's Boots and Shoes will absolutely be cleared regardless of cost. Lose no time in securing the drat of these choice Bargains.



THE SALE IS A GENUINE ONE. 89" Note the address A. C. PRICHARD, EAST STRWKT, (next Mr Cambridge, Chemist.



AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER WATCH, With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 TO MEET THE TIMES. ?v 4a, Warranted mmi# R MURRAY S ASHBURTON % nx: AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER T C H, With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4s, Warranted JUKI? K. MURRAY, East Street, BEGS 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 4a, exceptionally good value. Also i<> atooir a magnificent assortment of watches and clocks of every description, and at prices to suit all comers In ]et 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 ueatuesa and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBERT MURRAY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS. n JT EORGE JAMESON, West street, Ashburton, has for Sale—Bye Grass, Cocksfoot, Timothy, Red and Whitt Clover; Alsyke, Cow Grass ; also. Carrot and Ma»* gold Seeds. For Purity, Vitality, and Superior Quality, the ab» can be Strongly recommended.



CANTERBURY BRANCH. iM* ii iHis ■ SR Capital 000 1859 ED Establish t HI PREMIER r i f tTY OF • COLONIAL OOHPaN FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. T, ASHBURTON. 24



J. Ballantyne & Co’s QPACIOUS 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 Competition. 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 HOUSE, Established 1864. 9 662



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



f Parcels Express. NEW ZEALAND EXPRESS COMPANY. Reduced rates for freight to Ashburton P tree’s, etc., from Christchurch or Dunedin delivered at address in Ashbur ton at the following fixed rates. Through daily ; and at alight increase for heavier weights. I 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 fas 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. Rates and all information on applisa tion to F. MoFARLANE, Agent New Zealand Express. Ashburton. 48„



I To Let and For Sale. 17>OK SALK—Turnip Drill, by Booth . and Macdonald, together with n. inure distributor. T. BULLOCK TO LET—A comfortable House in Cameron street vest. '-Apply to J. Moison. 10 986 TO LET—Shop and Dwelling house in East street, adjoining our premises, and at present occupied by Mr H. O. Segera, Draper.— -Seaxy Bros- 10 845 HOUSE TO LET a*, a low rental near the Borough Council Burnet street, T. BULLOCK. PORi A L E R.S. 26503, containing 200 acres, near Mr Denshire’s property, Wakanni Bead District. Very liberal terms of payment* T. BOLLOCK



FO R S A L E, BONE DUST. Why buy evil-smelling concoctions when you can buy the pare article at Mayo's Manufactory 1 Orders left at H. Zander’s or by post promptly attended to. F. T. MATO, Hampstead Manure Factory, 9 666 Ashburton. Farms to let with covenant TO PURCHASE. 664 Acres near Dromore, lately occupied*. by Mr R. Kemp 640 Acres near Oould and Cameron's LOW RESTS. 10 690 MATSON, COX A CO. TO LET, —That most desirable Farm 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 Winchmore farm. For particulars, apply to Mr 6bo. Jameson, or to Mr Houston, on the property. 8 398 Potatoes. |1 O E SALE, A BLUE DERWENT POTATOES; GEORGE JAMESON, 6 66 Ashburton. ARM T O L E TV AQ A ACRES of good Land, nearly "OU ail 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 Ashbrrton IRST - CLASS AGRICULTURAL LAND. The undersigned have been favored with instructions from The New Zealand Mortgage and Investment Association, Limite i, to offer FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY About 11,000 acres of rich agricultural land, forming the unsold portion of the Waicola Estate, b. mated about 36 miles north-west of Invercargill, and intersected by the Otautau and Night* caps railway The land now offered has just been surveyed and subdivided into Farms, run ning from 160 to 600 acres, sizes which should render them convenient for all olasess. A considerable extent of the property has been drained, 30 miles ot ditching having been completed. It ia not felt necessary to give any detailed de scription of the character of the land, aa the Association would prefer that parties should go and see and judge for them selves. The object is to secure and leasts no the property good practical farmers for which purpose the following specie terms are offered, viz;— Five years lease at a rental of fss) five shillings per acre per annum, with an optional purchasing clause of L 7 per acre; lease tenable for a farther 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 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Agents to the Associate* HAVING purchased the Asphalting Plant and Business formerly carried on by Mr James Bradley, I am in a posi tion to execute any orders I mey be favored with. All asphalt work guaranteed. Ranges taken out and re-set in the bet possible manner. Jobbing work in gene ral done.



J Crum, OPPOSITE OON YE NT, Wakanal Road. Orders may be left with Mr J. 0. Duncan, Old New Zealand Bank. 10 799 Thoroughbred Horae ROUSER, ill stand in Ashburton this season. By Messenger oat of Kate O’Shane, Messenger, bred in N.S.W. by Mr W. Town, by Bottler out of Ludia (sea N.S. W. Stud Book). Kate O’Shane, by Caledon (imported from Ireland) out of Lura by Emigrant out of Maggie (see N.2. Stud Book). ROUSER is a beautiful dappled grey of immense power and substance. While showing lota of quality he is fit to carry 18at to bounds. ROUSER has proved himself fast, stout and a magnificent fencer, hut while undergoing a prepare* tu.n for >he Grand National, met with an accident which necessitated throwing him out of work for a time. Terms -L3 10s; guaranteed, L 6 6s. for further particulars apply 10800 Proprietor, l«4 Kouser. L. MARKET-