- - (Saeeittd tlMtabtr 84,' 10.30 «« ) sg', ; :v J.;. ■M V- ' OAIODTr*, D«o«un*r 2». ; Adylfeai from Barcbah state that the - Bntisfa force whichjtefl =’ Bbamo has arrived al *, ‘ Nntshoho, about 30 miles north ol Mandalay.. - The British troops were well revived by the Burmese populace . who are tendering their submission in i ’ large numbers.

AUSTRALIAN.

t [Bicmt's TBUKXaAWB —OOFTSIGHT. - ] Monetary. , . . :w r , MstAouativ, Saturday. An article appears in the drafts- to day ip which considerable changes, ate foreshadowed in the personnel of. the Victorian Ministry. The Hon, James, . - Serviceable present Premier, is said to be desirous to retire into private life, and it is expected he will resign office. The Hon Graham Berry, Colonial Se cretary. will proceed to England as Agent-General, Mr MurraySmllb, who now holds that position; wishing to re • turn to Victoria. The Hon poncan jtjillies. Minister of Railways, trill pro ■ bably succeed Mr Service as Premier, while the Hon Alfred Peakin is spoken > jpf as the coming Colonial Secretary. 1a Cricket. A cricket match has been arranged fqr New Year’s Day, between the Aus tralian Eleven which is about to proceed to England, and. a Combined Eleven. The team to be sent Home will, in all probability, be made up as follows : Jarvis, G.- Giffen, Bruce, Horan, Palmer, Blackham, Garrett, Trimble, Bbnnor, M‘llwTaith, Scott, Walters, , - SpofForth. Shipping. Arrived—Last night, Tarawera, s.s., from New Zealand. ' Adkliidk, Saturday. Arrived—Messageries Maritimes s.s. Sydney, yesterday afternoon.

TELEGRAMS.

■-■ t i JpKU PBfein- iKMUIU'iJOHj Fires. Js API KB, To-day. Biwh film are still raging in tbs ■Seventy.mile Bush. Many settlers have lost all their praas need.

THE NATIVES AT WHITECLIFFS.

v --- , : ♦- - £Bt TtueuiH.J , Naw PlTitoOTB, Te-day. A report vu In circulation in New Ply; . month -on Satwdey that a fracas bad oo- at Whltecliffe between Titoko erern's people end thepoHoe. The Tara jttfii MtpaUPs Urcnuicorrespondent* boa* ever, famishes the following particulars of the affair.. Titokowaru and his Atua pany on arriving at Pirawboil (White ; cOffa) on Thursday camped .on their old • spot near the native settlement. After pitching their tents all went up to tbe JLO. Catnp where Titokowaru made e . speech saying they' were going t<> * to P there for tbe night Tbe native* paraded i abpnt tbe place, and then went back to their camp. About sundown a party of ■ about 20 came back and pitched a tent ' on .thb hill about 15 or 20 yards from the Blookbonaa. It was quickly pulled down by the civil police, and the natives were <«ytd that none of them would be allowed to temp'there. Tbe, natives offered no resistance or violence, bat immediately £ returned to thair camp The party .who the t«Ets, the Heratd’r oorre»pon ■7 dtelt stated, are some of Mihtaui lot - . (HgaHmaniapoto tribe) who are regular Te Whitis. Bevstal of them walked into -v the echoolroom at the AO. Camp, but . ware ordered out. • The native* are on their way back to Paribaka. * They were at Waltara last night, and . pro* lyfcly be tbrongb. this town to day. -

EUROPEAN ITEMS.

; Bt Tumin nunc Bipr* To x>it. S': : ?•■ ■ Am ’* Lohdoh, December 15. ✓. An nammeeffliot has |weo Jude that ~~ the Sinbderial pngiuqii for the ensaipg Mijpim tn bn opened next month will in* for granting Ootmtj ) ; Qq««niMßt fn England and Ireland. With fetoaooe to the demand which '‘ h: -IndirVhtnß'- 1 made by Qannsunt omen .:V-I>ainkßlbe the payment hEiaaetia^M^K: > -gohehl inveetmeata, it to annqaeoeff.<ffit'‘ the banks have consented to ' tax from stnnspejable to "■ The *t«t|artoment -of the. Qonriim/uxi, however, that the agreement should be (etvoapeetira to abandoned. , Loram. December 20. i;": ‘ The trial of William Sheploti who wee : agteeted ln Kew Zealand qpmomonths ago -ahHged with the potdv of aevaml mem . bars of hie family at Castletown Roche, : County Cork, Inland, has resulted la e Teidiot of gnllty, and hs haa bean sen* tenotf lb death. " . .. Lqitdon, December 3L \ Mr GladsWOO has aaoonnoed that ha wiU awalttho pahlioatloo of the Mink ; .tegdai;p(dl9?Jim o ** atteoancing his pro* ' boebtfarown totb.fcato*e oHntoose excite - ' ? meht'' fayylhe rttoajmd intention of Mr * nthlltriiie tn eiTmnstn grafting of a local jMUMDI to Irdknd.. They threaten »>; thattlwy willraka a olril war if an at tempt be aade'to fnlfil thia policy. The \ HosMrOoeohea baaaanonneed his hos- UpMlto etotopint made in the Times, on, had sobmit ' ltd to the Qifaen a plan for the establish- V'anani of an Irish Parliament, and that Bar Majestjfhad referred it to the Muds try, to unfounded.

Lovooh, December 2L It bp beenjntfmatwd to Colonel Stiniqr tbit Sooth Australia baa declined to ooadinneits subsidy towards the coat of y(»iniktnln[r the British protectorate over New Guinea after J nly next -At fk,BNtii|| of representatives of Qonntj Cricket dobs hw this evening .'foe tfiepprpose of arranging a list of matobeeto bo played against the Anstra- Mg# Stoves, who are to visit England dating the eoming season,oomplaiat was huge ofthe iaoonvaoleoMoansad ibroogh , pravioosly arranged county programmes barton to be altered in order to secure

' vacant dates "for 'A ostralian matches, and Kk terdinese ‘displayed by theAdstrallan aSpy l ***** l was censored. On the motion oTljocd'Barris, the programme n6w in- Idndea 38 Australian matches, eieven of 'aWrli w bw played at Lorda'and low at " yiiiiwrtwiltirim TTnil Amongst the engage- S«e three against Ail England, two gentleman, flayers, and- one Professionals. The Professional ba«» their demands as tff- of'gate money that shall be ever to them. Lojmox, Dooembe?22. ;The redaction in cable obsfges for Press '*tiwSeftos *blcb Agwpted to dome now been

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. MONDAY. DECEMBER 38. 1885.



Tenders. _ 4 —— WANTED —Tenders, not later iba Janaary S, for Harvesting 6 * acres of Wheat and Oats. Apply to G t Mattin, Winslow. 12 2& t ; f are Invited for the Cartage • ,JL of Goode to and from the factory [' also, for Goal. To be sent in not late than 4 p.m. on December 29, to the Com 1 pany's office. The lowest or any tandei not necessarily accepted. ALFRED BUNTING, Secretary. December 28. 1885 12 245 fjpBNDBRS FOR BARVESTING. Tenders are wanted for Stocking and Forking about 112 acies of Wheat and 80 teres of Uat«, mire or less. Application to be made immediately to JAMES COLLINS, 1 Ohertsey. Chortsey, Deo. 24, 1835. 12 247 ABHBCRTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYARDS CO., LIMITED. TE> DER S ' will be received up to 6 p.m. on Thursday, 31st Decern bar, for the right cf supplying refreshments on Sale yards. For particulars apply to GEoKGBJA MESON, 12 231 Ashburton. fjIINWALD TOWN BOARD* Tenders are required for a WORKING Officer to the Tinwald Town Board. Specification of duties on view at Mr Reid’s store, Tinwald, where tenders .will be received op till 5 p. m , December 31, 1886. The lowest or any tender,not ne cessarily accepted F S. SHEARER, 12 133 Chairman. •V| BTHVJSN ANNUAL SPORTS. NEW YEAR’S DAY, FRIDAY, JANUARY la®, 1885 President D Cameron (Springfield). Vice-Presidents—J. Jackson and O. A. C. Hardy- Judges—D. Cameron (dunes) and C. A. C. Hardy; Trea surer—J. Hlbbs Clerk of the Course —G. Coward, Starters—J. Devery, P. Aynsley and J. Gilchrist. Handt cappers -J. H> Stone, W. Bowse and J. Gilchrist. First race to start at IS noon sharp. PROGRAMME— Horse Races. 1— District Hurdle Race, of lO’sovs; over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft Bin high ; minimum weight, list; distance, l£ miles; entrance, 16s 2 Methtbn Plat©, of 10 sovs; minimum weight, 10a.; distance, 1£ miles ; en trance, 15« 3 Handicap Time Trot, of 7fr sovs; minimum weight, 12at; nomination, 6s; acceptance, 6i, distance. 3 miles 4—Maiden Riders’ Race, of sova ; minimum weight, 12« t; entrance, 11s 6d ; distance, 1 mile Athletic Events 1— Men’s Race, 100 yards; Ist peiz-n, H ; 2nd prize, 10s 2 Patting the Stone (Ifilbs); Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s 3 Vaulting with Pole ; Ist, LI ; 2nd, 10s



4 Throwing the Hammer (IGlbs) ; Ist, 11; 2nd, 10 1 5 1 Race, under 14 yean; let, 10#; 2fd, 5s 6 Girla’ Race, under 14 years; Ist, 10s; 2nd, 5a 7 Banning High Jump ; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10a 8— Men’s Race, 440 yards ; Ist, L2 ; 2nd, LI 9 Men’s Race, 1 mile handicap ; Ist, L2; 2nd, LI 10— Married Women’s Race ; Box Tea 11— Single Girls’ Race ; Trimmed Bat, value 21a 12— Old Men’s Race, handicap—Pair Trousers, value 21s 13— Obstacle Race ; Ist, LI ; End, 10* * 14—Dick Turpin's ride to York; Ist, LI 15—Men's Hurdle Race, 440 yards, over 6 flights of hurdles, handicap ; Ist, L2; 2nd, LI IS— Hop, Step and Jump; Ist, 15a; 2nd. 6s 17— Sack Race ; Ist, 15s; 2nd, 5s 18— Tng of War, entrance each team 5«; Ist, L2 RULES. In all the horse races the second horse saves entrance fees Vo entries will be received except on condition that the decision of the Com mittee Is final in all events Nominations for the Trotting Race to be sent to the Secretary at ~Methven Hotel before 9 p.m. on December 25. Handicaps will be declared at 8 p.m. on 29, Acceptances and entries for all other races to be made to the Secretary before 11 a.m. on the morning of the races Owners of horses most be subscribers of not less than 10s to the foods In the Trotting Race all horses that break most poll and torn within one chain



Public Notices n T OST, in Ashburton on December 24, 6 I J one Double-Cased Silver Lever l. Watch, No 3328. Finder will be ro -3 warded by returning the same to Mr Toronto, Royal Hotel. f 12 248 s - .1, - » ADVERTISING MEDIUM. The Undersigned begs to draw the r attention of the public to his MONTHLY ADVERTISER, = The first number of which will be issued on January I. It will comprise a large ’ sheet, 6tt by 3ft, divided in sections of 40 in by SOin, in three colors—red, white and blue. Price per month for 80 in, 10s ;40 in, ss. As the space is limited apply at once to 12 222 ROBERT JSI.STON. Boating, gTRAWBBRRIES AND SCENERY. On WEDNESDAY NEXT (December 2), the undersigned WILL OPEN his ex tensive grounds, on the Wabanui road, to visitors and picnic parties. The Garden is replete with every variety of fruit, plea sant lounges and shady walks. The boat ing is in every respect excellent. Special made for the reception of private picnic parties, school children and other large numbers of visitors. Admission, ' fid; boating. Is an hour, boatman extra ; fresh fruit, lowest price. 11 78 H. HON T. Machine Shop, ; WAKANUI ROAD. CHARLES RAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, * Reapers and Binders, and all classes of machinery, ; Special attention given to Bicycle*, j Tricycles and Sewing Machines. ; Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and i adjusted. 1 Model work. General repairs. . 3 4 DE E R I N G’ S E E R I JST G’ S , Twine Binder. , WITH LATEST IMPROVEMENTS for 1886 6 , REDUCED PRICE- £ 0. Every Maohine with latest improvements, . two knives and a supply of small extras The agents being desirous that the Deering Twine Binder should retain the position which it has obtained as the FAVORITE MACHINE WITH THE FARMERS throughout New Zealand, »nd that the price should not stand in the f way, we have determined to sell all machines for earning season at FIFTY I POUNDS. For simplicity of construction, lightness of draught, economy of repairs, strength - and efficiency, it stands unequalled, 1 whilst for excellence of work in the field, under all conditions of crop, it cannot be surpassed. In confirm* l ion of its superiority, wa refer to the many prizes obtained each year, and also to the testimonials from practical New Zealand farmers, as well ai satisfaction expressed by every purchaser t of machines. D. WILLIAMSON, Agent for Ashburton.



qoft steel binding wire BINDING TWINE MACHINE EXTRAS AND FITTINGS CASTOR, SPERM AND COLZA OILS LARD AND OLIVE OIL OKU AND ALCORN Deiira to notify the arrival of their sea* eon’s supply of the above. Having ordered Twine and Wire for the present season of extra quality we can with confidence recommend it to Farmers and others. IRONMONGER!. We have just added to oar already | extensive stocks by the arrival of the | “ Coptic,” and “ Ruapehu ” Fresh sup plies of furnishing and builders' ironmon gery and general hardware, including hay forks, rakes, scythe blades and handles, grindstone mounting and grindstones, best quality, perforated and sheet zinc, riddle sieves, looks and hinges, rene cord end rope, all sizes, stoves, ranges and grates, paints and oils, seeming twine, preserving pans, cutlery and plated goods,, brooms and brushes, wire nails and fen cing staples, barb and plain steel fencing wire. Orr and Alcorn IMPORTERS AND GENERAL MER CHANTS, BAST STREET. Criterion House, 301, 203, 306, High street, CHRISTCHURCH. Black, bbTttik & 00. desire 'to draw attention to their LARGE AND WELL-ASSORTED STOCK of FASHIONABLE DRAPERY C .replete in every Department. Our Drees Materials comprise all the newest styles end fashionable colorings. Our Millinery will be found to be choice in design and spatially moderate in price.



The hone rices are for hones that have not won more than 10 sovs in one event, and whose owoen hare resided in the Mount Hntt or South Bakaia Road Board Districts or Alford Forest as far as Bow ser's Stream, for three months immedi ately preceding the races, and have been their Send fide property daring that time The atbletie events ere open for bond' fide residents in the same districts only Entries for athletic events to be made to the Secretary .16 minutes before each competition starts. Bm ranee fees, 7$ per cent on value of first prize | Mr 0. A. C. Hardy, Vice-President, will presents valuable Cap to the winner of most points in the athletic events, points to be counted as follows-Ist 'prizes 3, 2nd prizes 2, and 3rd plaoa 1



point Tf less than three competitors eater for any competition, or less than three horses, the property of different owners, start for any race, the item will be struck off the programme The Committee do not bind themselves to the above order in carrying ont the programme. J. 0. MoWULTAM, 112 251 Secretary.



Oot Summer Mantles, Capes, eta, are -made in the newest shapes and from most fashionable materials. Our Fancy Department Is stocked with an immense variety of Novelties in Lace Goods, Laces, Ribbons, Silk Sqnares and Ties, Gloves, etc.



Groceries CHEAPER THAN EVER JAMES MdjREGOR’S, *ahcbsd SrtEJBT (opposite the Arcade). Beet White Crystal Soger, 3d per lb by the mat Best English Oat Loaf Soger, 4ld per lb Box Tea, from 12e 6d per pox V grand assortment of new tin Fish- Herrings in Shrimp, Tomato or Tennel Satrn.; Kippered, Spiced .or Deril'd Herrings; Digby Chicks or Findon Hsddooks, at u per tin Fresh Herrings, 7d. Beet Oysters, 6d Mow’s Oatmeal, 3s 9d per bag Salon' i* 8d Best Catting Bread, 9d Mackerel, XOd Sardines, 6d B» ® d P« bo * o»4bp?’f poooa, Is per tin Spcpits, 8d Rice, Sago fDjl Tapfoop, $d per lb Opooa, tip, or paokat, is 64 per |h 7AHSO mu



Onr Household Department contains all classes of Furnishing Requisites at lowest possible prices: Dressmaking. Orders promptly and effi ciently executed. Our Tailoring Department is under thoroughly efficient management, and we can guarantee to give complete satisfac tion in style and fit. In Beady-made Clothing we hold a large stock, principally made by ourselves from Colonial Tweeds, and containing every variety of shape and else. Our aim is invariably to supply all goods at lowest possible prices, baaed on CASH SYSTEM ONLY, and our value we feel confident cannot consequently be iuipas|ed. BLACK* BEATTIE & QO.



Railway Notices. , \JEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. r . REDUCED FARES FOR CHRISTMAS p AND ! NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS. Saturday retain fares are charged be tween all stations, and excursion fares from and to the principal stations includ ing Kingston for the Lakes, from 19tb December to 2a i Jsnuaty inclusive, avail able for return up to *6ih January. For further particulars see posters. 12 210 BY |)UDER. ZEALAND RAILWAYS" (Canterbury Division.) GATHERING COC £SFOOT SEED ON RAILWAY RESERVES. Permission to collect Grgss the railway line may be obtained from any Gamer or Inspector of Permanent Way in Canterbury. By Order, JAMES BURNETT, Assistant Engineer, Working Railways Railirayl Engineer’s Office, Christchurch, 17th December, 1885. 12 201 , Parcels Express. N E W ZEALAND EXPRESS COMPANY. Reduced rates for freight to Ashburton Parcels, etc., from Chriatohurch or Dunedin delivered at address in Ashbur ton at the following fixed rates. Through daily ; ' From Christchurch per goods per parcels Dunedin and at slight increase for heavier weights. No extra charge for two or more parcel for one consignee if from one consignor or for parcels charged rate and a halt under the railway tariff if received Ip time for goods despatch. Receiving offices—Christchurch : Bed ford Row. Dunedin: 7, Manse street. Parcels, etc., forwarded through and delivered at any address In the world. Rates and all information on applies tiou to i F. MoFARLANE, Agent New Zealand Express, Ashburton, ♦8„ , To Let and For Sale. WANTED TO PURCHASE CHEAP —Building Site Hampstead. T. BULLOCK. mO LET—A comfortable House in L Cameron street nest. —Apply to J Moison, 10 925 J7IOR SALE Second-handll Wood’s j String Binder; in good order. Also McCormick’s Wire Binder. T. BULLOCK 1 ] >OB SALE.—Two New McCormick String Binders. Apply to T BULLOCK* FOR SALE—Turnip Drill, by Booth and Macdonald, together with manure distributor. T. BULLOCK BUILDING SITES For Sale near the Woollen Factory, LlB 10» each. : JLots 19 and 20, containing a little more j than J-aore, situated only a few chains baoK from the Alford Forest road, near Mr John Steel’s new store. The land of very good qnality, level. Very good site for a house. T. BULLOCK



Turnip Seeds. Purple Top Aberdeen, Green Aber deen, Purple Top Mammoth, De vonshire Grey Stone, White Stone and other varieties. WOOLSACKS. Also, LAMPBLACK. RADDLE, OILS, GEORGE JAMESON, 11 84 Ashburton.



Pnbl c Notices W RANTED TO PURCHASE- A Second'hand MoCortnicfc string 1 Binder. T BnLUtfK. |JPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD The sum of 2s 6d per 100 la payable by any members nr the Clerk of the above Board for the eggs and heads of SMALL BIRDS. CYRIL JEPHSON, Olerk, 11 76 Tinvrald. 'jlitES PA 8 S NOTICE. Anyone found TRESPASSING on the Anama Station in pursuit of game or otherwise will be PROSECUTED. 12 156 W. S. PETER. TO OWNERS OF DOGS. I hereby give Notice that all Doga found interfering with Sbeep’on this 1' Bta‘e will he DESTROYED, and the owners sued for any damage done. DONALD MoLKAN, 12 125 Lagmhor.



ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNT i CLUB. | A Special General Meeting of the Ash burton Hunt Club will be held at Quill's Hotel on Tuesday, January 5, 1886, at 8 pm., to arrange for hunting the bounds for the ensuing season. 0. WROUGHTON, Treasurer. S. SOUNDER*, 12 252 Secretary. ES JAMBS RANGER begs to an nounce that she has commenced business in FBIBDL ANDbR’S BUILD- IiSG'’, Barnett street, as BAKkB and CONFECTIONER, and hopes by strict attention to business to merit a fair share of public patronage. Orders received for Christmas and wedding cakes. Tea and coffee always ready. 12 188



Bees. Bees. Bees. WAX. WAX. WAX. HIVES HIVES. HIVES. From la 6d each at the Steam Sash, Door and Cabinet Works, Wakaoui road, Ashburton. T. E. KILWORTH, 11 31 Proprietor.



Mrs Adams, AGENT FOB MADAME WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, HAS now on hand a nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, filoselle, flossette, lace, braids, transfer patterns, new designs, crash, oatmeal and satin cloths for art needlework, five o’clock tea cloths, embroidery frames, etc. THE LITTLE SHOP (Next Mr Ranger’s baker.



£SO Jtieward. A REWARD of LSU will be given to anyone who will give such informs* tion as will lead to the conviction of the persons who have been STEALING WETHERS -from the Anama station. 12 155 W. S. PETER. Eggs and beads of small BIRDS. Two Shillings and Sixpence per Hundred will be given at the following places for eggs and heads collected in the Wakanut Road District: — Schoolhouse, Wakanni ~ Sesfield , Seaview „ Lipin ~ Newlands Road Board Office Ashburton 11 968



Auctions. 3 LI 0 NOTICE. FARMERS AND DEALERS Are hereby notified that THE OHERTsEY S^LEYARDS Will be Opened, and that the First Sale will be held on MONDAY, JANUARY 4th, 1886. All En ries Free; also Free Lunoh, JAMES PATTERSON. 12 221 Secretary. ASHBURTON WOOL SALES. Messrs r. wilkin & 00, in con junction with Messrs Friediander Bros, will bold their NEXT WOOL SALE Thursday, Dec. 31 Already Catalogued. No charges for Storage, etc, if Wool nor sold. Farmers will please communicate early about any lots they wish to offer with Friediander Bros. No commission charged on advances against Wool placed in ont hands for sale. ; 12 127 WOOL SALES. THE NEXT SALE Will be held on Thursday, Dec. 31st Commencing at 12 o’clock. OVER 150 BALES Commencing at 2 o'clock.



MATSON, COX & CO, MILES & CO, Geo.



Cheese. J}RIME OLD FACTORY CHEESE. MELLOW AND THOROUGHLY MATURED. We have reserved a few of these for our retail trade. ORR & ALCORN. 12 1



Henry Zander BEOS to draw the attention of the Public to the fact that he is Selling NEW FRUIT AND GENERAL GROCERIES Foe less than any Firm in town, and that he has made SPECIAL REDUCTIONS, FOR CASH, Dniing the Christmas Holidays, in the following lines : Teas and Mauritius Sugars Currants and Raisins Valencias and Musoatelles Orystalized and Preserved ■ Oinge Preserved Fruits in Syrnps ' Peels and Figs French Prunes Essences Almonds and Nuts Potted Tongues Potted Beef Potted Ham Etc,, Etc., Etc. I have just opened a Splendid Line of German, French and Australian Wines, Including Krug's Champagnes and V.D. Clarets, also Best Brands of Spirits in case and bulk at especially low prices. Cases of Assorted Spirits also on hand. As I am determined to reduce my Heavy Stock of WARE, I have, in view of the approaching New Year, Reduced all Goods i i that line 25 per cent, on the wholesale price, and feel! confident that the public will never have such an opportunity of buying these goods at so low a figure anywhere Come and see for yourselves! All orders promptly attended to. Goods delivered in any part of town and snbnrbs. A complete Stock of Harvesting Mate rials, inclusive of Wire and Twine, on hand, full particulars of which will appear In future adVcr tlspineat HENRY ZANDER, MERCHANT & IMPORTER, Exo, FBIBPLAHDSBS' BtnLDIWGS, Ashbotwow. AGENT— Imperial Fire Insurance Co. .. N.JJ. Aeddent Iworanoe fle



Wool. Wool. Wool. Messrs miles & co. «m hold their next axle of WOOL BY AUCTION At Mr Qeo. Jameson’s Wool Stores, Ashbnrton on THURSDAY, 31sx DECEMBER. The Lots already entered consist princi pally of HALF BRED WOOL, Well got op and in large Lines. X T, FORD,



Business Motlres. Santa lau’. is on ring! M*Y B- X p < • SHQ ; t Wonderful, Myeterioua. and Perplexii-g Apptf<vi*an#*e and Disap oaiacc * f s*Nr olhjs The Undersigned has a large and well selected Stock of Stationery, Toys, Books and Fancy Gouda suitable for Wedding, Birthday, Christmas, and New Year Presents, varying from a Tin Whistle to a Piano, from a Jack-in-the-Box to a Booking Horse. COME ONE, COME ALL, AND SEE H. M. JONES. W, PATCHING, TENT, TARPAULIN AND HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER. A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND OF TENTS OF ALL SIZES. CALICO, DUCK, TWILL, AND CANVAS. Manilla Rope, Plough Lines, Fishing Twines, Clothes and Garden Lines IRON AND WOODEN BLOCKS. Special attention is called to the well-assorted STOCK OF REAPER AND BINDER CANVAS. All Made on the Premises. Sticks and Canvases for repairs. Tarpaulin from 6x8t024 x3O always in Stock. Oilskin Clothing made on the Premises. MARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 26 x 65 ON HIRE. w. patching, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 12 Pi2



Support liocai industry. £743 WORTH OF THB KAIAP I EXHIBIT, £743 (The pick of their Stock), Lb will be shown to-morrow at the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Assooiat Show, having been purchased by Andrew Obb at a great reduction will be OPEN FOR BALE AT HIS PREMISES, EAST STREET. FROM SATURDAY MORNING. Orders may be given on the Show ground to the young man in charge. 4 Pair Men’s Trousers at 11s 9d. Men’s Suits, from 465. Boys Suits, 12a 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.



Compulsory Sale of Drapery & Clothing ABSOLUTE CLEARANCE MUST BS MAD 2. A. C. PRICHARD, .East street, Mast dear the whole of his NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY BEFORE JANUARY Ist. Prior to making extensive alterations a General Clearance must be made, and to eSeot this with certainty sweeping redactions in prices have been submitted to. Ml Goods must be turned into Cash forthwith. The followine quotations clearly indicate my intention to realise



Turkish Towels 4£i, reduced from 7£l Huckaback Towels 2d, reduced from 6d • Jood Pattern ’‘rints 2d, reduced from 41 Superior Prints 4Jd, reduced from 7id Flax Shirting 3£ >, reduced from 6*5 Union Shirting 6d, reduced from lid Blateand Black Selicia2Jd,former price 4£d Lot Children’s Sun Bats 6d, former price la 6d Lot Children’s Bonnets 9d, former price Is Hd Ladies’ handsomely brimmed Hats 4s 6d, former price 12s 6d Ladies’ Handsomely trimmed Bonnets 7s 6d, former price 26s Heavy Forfar 4sd, former price 8d White Twilled Oalico 4sd, reduced from 7d Scoured Grey Calico 3s lid per doz re duced from 6s Handsome Lace Curtains 2s 9d, reduced from 4a 6d Ladies’ Corsets Is 3d, reduced from 2s 3d Zephyr Ginghams 6jd, former price lljd Fancy Dress materials 4jd, former price &£d Superior Dress Mrterials 6£d, former price 10|d Ladies’ Cotton Hose 4d, former price 7sd Ladies' Plain Chemises Is, reduced from Is lid Ladies’ Handsomely trimmed Chemises Is 6d, reduced from 2a lid | Ladies’ Plain Nightdresses Is 2d, reduced from 2s



Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Nightdresses Is lid, reduced from Ss 6d Ladies’ plain tucked Drawers Is, reduced from Is lid Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Drawers Is fid, reduced from 2s 6d CLOTHING. Men’s Cotton Drawers 10Jd, astounding ▼aloe Men’s Merino Drawers Is 9d, excellent quality Men’s Cotton Undershirts 10$d, cannot be equalled Boys’ Summer Tweed Suits 2s lid, for* raor price 5s 6d Men’s White Shirts from 2s 6d to 3s lid Men’s Regatta Shirts from 2s fid to 3s fid Men’s good Felt Hats from 2s 3d to 3s fid Men’s Kosiyn Tweed Suits 42s fid, reduced from 70s Men’s Boalyn Tweed Trousers 13s fid, reduced from 2ls Men's Heavy Tweed Trousers 6a lid, re* duced from 10a 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 coat. Lose no time' in securing the first of these choice Bargains.



THE SALE I* A GENUINE ONE. Note the address A. C. PRICHARD, EAST BTRWKT, (next Mr Cambridge, Chemist. TO MEET THE TIMES. AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER W H, A T 0 With Good Steel ALBERT for LA As, £ ''Vrmurrayx^ m NZ s AN ENGLISH SILV R LEVER A T 0 H, With Good Steel ALBERT for LA it. Warranted WARRANTED K. MURRAY, East Street. BEGS to announce that he has just recused 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 LA As exceptionally good value. Also in stock a magnißcent assortment of watcues and clocks of every description, and at prices to suit all comers In jet goods and in every class of gold and silver Jewellery, a grand stock of the newest patterns and designs at very moderate prices. all Go>ds So d Guaranteed. Repairs exe cuted with neatnesa and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBERT MURRAY, EAST STREET, A>HBDHTON.



GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS. GEORGE JaMBSON, West street, Ashburton, has foi Sale—Rye Grass, Cocksfoot, Timothy, Red and Whit* Clover; Alsyke, Cow Grass; also, Carrot and Man gold Seeds. For Purity, Vitality, and Superior Quality, the ah can be strongly recommended. van r&K&iiK'v SA ami m. m m Established 1859. T Capital t (,000,00b hern HJTY DF ShRREHOL D FffS he. PREMIER COLONIAL OOMPaN FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Jameson. WBOTWtOS,



ii. Mi.-i. m Vn.i 1.1,1"", T Matron., Oot ft Co. I ATSOS X AKD CO.'S LIST OF V, Properties FOR BALE, WAKANUI— -568 Acres good Land in grass; good improvements 285 Acres fair Land, improved, 100 acres in grass, plenty o water 90 Acres first-class Land, good garden, 2 miles from Ashburton 449 Acres first-class Land, soma of the best in the district- Good improve ments, plenty of water, nearly all in grass. Very heavy yields Of grain. Terms as may be agreed upon OHERTSEY— -715 Acres fair Land, improved In grass well fenced; plenty of water 30 Acres splendid Land, all in grass, adjoining township 600 acre Farm, between Ghertsey and Drpmore, well watered, good boild ines, uow In stnbble, part R.S 27276 126 Aces good Land, all in grass, wall fenced, plenty of water. DBOMQRB— -664 Acres good Lend, fenced and laid down in English grass. Opposite J. T. Brown's farm and between Woodlands and J. T. White's and lately In the oocnpatinn of B, Kemp, being K. 5.27493.4. KYLE— -333J Acres good Lend, all In grass, well fenced, plenty of water, good dwelling-house, stable, &o. 660 Acres, extra well fenced, 18 indue soil, four miles from Bankude railway station. R.S. 33(136 1108 Acres, nnfenoed. R.S. 32056 and 32060, Joining tramway reserve ALFORD FOREST -9424 Acres fair Land, 800 acres in grass, balance tnsaook, well fenced, plenty of water 20 Acres bosh Land, R.S. 31134 244 Acres splendid Land, all In grass, good house, orchard, well fenced MOUNT fIUTT— -2120 Acres within 4 miles of Methven Railway Station MAYFIELD— -644 Acres, well fenced, good grass Land; easy terms 1000 Acres fair Land, unimproved, B.S, 30748 and 30749 600 Acres fajr Land, well fenced, R.S. 31919 1840 acres Lend thoroughly improved, good house > : largo plantations, gar den, orchard and necessary out buildings.



DUNSANDEL— -1500 Acres good sheep Land, thoroughly improved, plenty of water ■ 497 Acres tussock uud, 2 miles from Bankside, R.S. 32161 1108 Acres fair Laud, adjoining Tram way Reserve, JEL.S. 3205 and 32060 hinds—- ..; *>6o Acres in tussock, 6 miles from Ball way Station, plenty of water, IMS. 28820, 28867, 28868, 28828 *OO Acres, fenced, plenty of water, B»S. 27646, 27647, 27648, 27649 136 Acres, in tussock, near A. Moore and Co., B.S. 30809 100 Acres, fenced and improved, R.B. 27796 WESTEKFTELD— ISO Acres fenced and all in TSngtleh grass adjacent to Railway, R.S. 25009 SHEPHERD’S BUSH IDO Acres, good Land, 18 inches soil, be let or sold WINSLOW -337 Ames fair Land, some of it been broken up, R.S. 27882, 27883 430 Acres, fair Land, some of it been broken np, R.S. 27884, 27885 RAKAIA SOUTH— -58 Acres in tussock, good Land, B.S. 32114 RAX ALA NORTH -473 Acres in tussock, plenty of water. K.t>. 30u?3,32288.322810. 322811, 32384, 32356,32166, 33238 SEEKWOOD -300 Acres good Land, all in English grass, securely fenced, plenty of rater MARONAN— >33B Acres in tussock, R.S. 27929, 27930 MOUNT SOMERS— <SOO Acres in tussock, R.S. 31468 DUKDAS— -1857 Acres good Land, plenty of watei, splendid improvements, dlactation, etc, all in graes BARRHILL— -2808 Acres first-class agricultural Land, veil fenced, all in grass ASHTON— -180 Acres good gnuriog Land, dote to each unproved, would be let MITCHAM— -4500 Acres first-class Land, late X T. Broan’s, well fenced and watered, all in grass or crop, magnificent feed, good improvements. RANGITAtT"ISLAND -808 Acres first-class Land, Improve ments very good, all crop or grass 180 Acres very fair Land, fenced, school house on property, all in grass BALING— -1090 Acres fair Land, ring-fenced, sub divided, plenty of water > 265 Acres fair Land, all in Engsh gray and turnips, veil fenced and watered ♦ . 398 Acres fair Land, part Improved. R.S. 32666 and 32593 837 Acres in tussock, very good TahA adjoining station, RS. 82935 Matson, Cox & Co, WEST '