large, and the competition for the vari ous lots offered was of an animated character. Some 6,100 bales were dis posed of, buyers operating freely lor America for light-conditioned wools. Greasy merino sold up to nd per lb. Scoured wools brought as much as ißj£d, while for washed fleeces the highest price obtained was i4j£d. The High Commissioner Telegrams from Cooktown report that by the latest arrivals from New Guinea the news is brought that sir Peter Scratchley, High Commissioner, Is seriously ill of fever. (Received December fc, noon.) Want of Confidence. Sydney, Todav. The debate on the vote of want of confidence introduced by Sir John Ro bertson as an amendment to the Ad dress-in-reply came to a close in the Legislative Assembly last night On the division being taken, the amend ment was rejected by a majority ot -two votes,the Government securing 58 votes only against 56. There was an un usually large house, only two members being absent

Obituary. m batsBANS, To-day. A telegram from Townsville an nounces the death of Major-General Sir Peter Scratchley, High Commis sioner for New Guinea- General Scratchley, who had been suffering from jungle fever for some ten days, was returning from New Guinea to Australia in the steamer Governor Blackwall, and died while the vessel was between Cooktown and Townsville. | (Received December 3, I p.m) Federal Enabling BUI. MusotmNß, To-day. The Federal Enabling Bill was fin ally passed by the Legislative Council last night Commotion. The Hon Mr Pearson has offered a reward of Li.ooo for the discovery of the persons who tampered with his racehorse. Commotion, which, he stated, was wilfully injured on October 3 last. _

TELEGRAMS.

(Pktt nin ASSOCIATION.I Sporting. ADOKLAHB. To-day. The racehorse Granville, engaged in the Auckland Steeplechase, arrived from Sydney yesterday. Not Wanted. Wblukoton, To-day. * government have' decided not to appoint a New Zealand Secretary to the Indian and Colonial Exhibition. Tint Instalment. Mr Whitney, who hat the contract for the supply ef cartridges to the Govern* ment, will make his first delivery under the contract in a few days. Son Mr Ballance. The Hon Mr Ballance will address his cons'i nenta at Wanganui early in Jan nary, after which le visits the Sonth on business o mneoted with the various de partments under his charge.

THE AftTT BURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1885.



Wells “ Rough on CoENS.*'«Ask for Rough on Corns.” Quicks relief, Bmpletc, permanent cure. Corns,, warts, unions.' The N.Z. Drug ' enera 'Agents. * Qnghg, Colds, Bronchitis, etc., are quicklv cured by using Baxter* “ Lung Preserver.. This old-established medicine is pleasant to ( the paM», and highly extolled by members 'of the medical and clerical profession. Read ad wertisemeat. Don’t Dik in thk Housk. ** Rough on Rats’* dears out rats, mice, beetles, roaches, bed-bues, flies, ants, insects, moles, jack rabbits, gophts-ers. The N.Z. Drug Cor General Ageo * Force of hahits-Oare i* required in the formation of habit, seeing its important bearing on character. Many characters are spoiled through inattention to the moat ordinary and simple mat ters Some drink tsa and coffee from mere force of habit, “became It is osnal to d<> so,” regardless of the penalty oftentimes of nervousness and indigestion. Qsdbnry’s Cocoa Essence contains the refreshing properties of tea and coffee, with additional advantages! over those beverages, whilst it produces none of" their ißjnvtous effects.



Bop Bitten EBATI FT ATJi. IT MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE. AMERICAN CO.’S ' HOP, B I T T R S ABB ThbJPdbbs* abd Bxex Mbdxoihe Etbb Hadb. They’are'compounded from Hops,|Buchu, Mandrake, and Dandelion. T> lawyers, literary men, ladies, and all those whose sedentary employments cause irregularities of the blood, stomach, bowels or kidneys, or who require an appetizer, tonic, and mild sdmalant, these Bitters are invalu able, being highly curative, tonic, and stimulating, without intoxicating. Tbef dre New 1 and Vigor to the //' Aged and Infirm. Theoldest, renowned, and valuable medicines in the world, and in fjjjftgi contain all the best and most %Beeti»B curative properties of all other being die greatest liver regulator, fAwwi pnrifier andufe and health restoring agent on earth. Do not softer yourself or let your friends softer, but use and urge them to use the American Co’s Hop Bitters. Ask your Druggist or Physician. Remember, these Hop Bitters are no vile, drugged, drunken nostrum, but the purest and best medicine ever made, and no person or family should be without No matt* what your’feelings or symp toos are,l what the deseaseor ailment is, use Co’s Hop Bitters. Dont’ wait until you are sick, but if you only fe 1 bad or miserable, use the Bitters a Amv. r It may save your life. Hundred have been saved by so doing, atarifling - - cost.



Public Notices QPBOJAL ENTRY. IPO3Y, 12 bauds high ; really good io single and double harness; splendid trotter. ALFRED HARRISON, 12 108 Anotioueer. FOR SOWING with Tnrnips to secure a Good Crop, nothing succeeds like MAYO'S BONE MANURE. Price—L7, L 6, 15. gent in town —H Zander. A Liberal Diaconut for Cash. F. T. MAYO, Hampstead Manure Factory, 0 556 Ashburton. JpOTATOES ! POTATOES !1 R S. BEAN has some Good B.D. POTATOES for Sale. R. S. BEAN, 12 92 We*t street. ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD The sum of 2s 6d per 100 is payable by any members or the Clerk of the above Board for the egga and heads of SMALL BIRDS. CYRIL JEPHSON, -lerk, 11 76 Tinwald.



CHEESE. PRIME OLD FACTORY CHEESE, Mellow end Thoroughly Matured. We hare referred a few of these" for our retail trade. 12 103 ORK <fe ALCORN. Jg A N K HOLIDAY. Pursuant to the Banks and Bankers Act, Amendment Act 1882, T URSDAY, the tenth day of December, 1886. is here* by appointed as a Special Bank HOLIDAY at the offices of the undermentioned Banks at Ashburton and Rakaia. The Union Bank of Australia, Ltd., E. MOORE, Acting Chief Officer. The Bank of Au'etralssla, E. W. MORRAH, Inspector. The Bank of New Zealand, D. L. MURDOCH, 11 83 General Manager.



EW ASHBURTON TWEEDS. ASHBURTC Craighead and Co., TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS. From a communication reeled from the Manager of the Ashbur ton Woollen Factory, we expect shortly io be in a position to sup ply the residents of this thriving Town and County with SUITS MADE FROM TWEEDS, MANUFACTURED by THEMSELVES CRaIGHBaD AND CO., Ashburton.



Henry Zander, 1" BEG to draw the attention of ahearers and others to my EXTENSIVE STOCK or SHEARING MATERIALS Jost 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’ Vos. lIA and BBA TURKEY & WASHITA OILSTONES Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. Ground and Lamp Raddle Lampblack, etc. WOOLPACKS. WOOL PACKS. I am now selling Full Weights BELOW CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, And guarantee them to be of the best quality. TURNIP SEEDS. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT—Jnst to HandGreentop Yellow Forpletop Yellow Purpletop Mammoth White Stone, etc, etc. All of which 1 offer at EXCEEDINGLY LOW PRICES. These seeds have been j 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, Beat 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 famiUea with the best brands only of Brandies, Whiskies Ram, Gin I Rich Australian Wines Ohampagne, Claret.



SEE THAT THE NAME DR SOULE blown in EVERY BO^LE—non? OTHER -GENUINE



Also, Bottled Ales and Stout (im ported direct from the most noted English Bottlers) The celebrated Kantrowiec Stomach Bitters, so highly recommended by medical men, and surpassing all other Bitters—always on hand. Orders from the country wilt be promptly attended to, special arrange ments haring been made for the quick despatch of Goods to any locality desired. A trial solicited. Henry Zander, j MERCHANT & IMPORTER, Eto, giinmr.tnMM' BPILDIKOS. Ashbpmoit. I AGENT—-Imperial Fta Insurance Go. ! , N-Z. Accident Jmurance Go.



Groceries CHEAPER THAK EVER JAMES McGREGOR’S, y*»mnm Bronx (opposite the Arcade). Bert White Crystal Sugar, 3d per lb by the rut Bert English Cot Loaf Soger, «d per lb Box lea, from 12s 6d per bo* a grtf* aseortcnent of new tin Fiab— iierringa in Shrimp, Tomato or Tonne] 'Banco: Kippered, Spiced or Deril’d Herrings; Wgby Chicks or Fiadon HadS;, stupor tin JAMES MoGEEGOE, «a“



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONS it, STOCK AND STATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o’clock sharp —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. FOR SALE— Whitechapel Dog Cart, on ▼lew at my Rooms, Cheap. For Sale—Piano, by Brinsmead and Sons; Piano, by Hummel. In Grst class order ; easy terms. For Sale—Johnston Twine Binder; price, L 45 ; with all improvements. Second hand reapers by M'Oormick and Wood; cheap. For Sale—Corn Crasher, by Peybridge. For Sals—Cheese Press, bv J. and T. Young. MONEY. £SO TO £SOT On Freehold Security. 4LFRKD H ARTMHOW



Tenders. WANTED— lenders for CROPPING GOO Acres English grass in any siz L -d blocks. >. he Janci has to be broken up for turcipa and cropped for wheat next sea'on. Apply, at once, to DDNOAN CAMERON, 11 53 (dunes, Methven). Mount hutt road board DISTRICT. TENDERS will be received until noon on FRIDAY, December 11, for:— Making Cuttings and forming portion ß of a road on the Springfield Estate* Specifications can be seen at the Road Board ufiioe, Methven. Ihe lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. JULIAN JACKSON, 12 93 Chairman. COUNTS COUNCIL TENDERS are invited for 1 Sooth Approach, Ashburton Traffic Bridge 2. Four Piles and Addition of One Span 20 feet, Bridge, Hinds Dis trict 3. Water-race, Mitcham, 180 chains in length. Plans and Specifications can be seen ot Council office, and tenders addressed to the Chairman to be eent in not later than 10 o’clock a.m., FRIDAY, 4th December next. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 11 County Engineer. Meetings



IMSLOW DISTRICT SCHOOL.— A Concert and Ball will be held in the above Schoolroom on Wednesday, the 9ib December next, in aid of the prize Fund. Concert at 8 o'clock. Admission to Concert and Ball, 2a 6d ; Children, le. A limited number of 4 reeerv.d seats at 4 a bd each. H 6t> ST STEPHEN’S CHURCH. Ashburton. ANNUAL GARDHN party and SALE OF tYOKK. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16th. Qlfta of saleable articles eladly received at the Parsonage. Gates open at 3 p m.; admission with tea, | 2s; children, la. 11 49 AKANUI WESLEYAN CHURCH ANNIVERSARY. In connection with the Gharch will be held in the Wakanui Main School on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1885. Ashburton cheese & butter FACTORY CO., LIMITED. ANNUAL MEETING OF SHARE HOLDERS. The Annual General Meeting of Share holders of the above Company will be held at Bollock’s Arcade on WEDNES DAY, the 9th December, 1885, at three o’clock p.m. Business: To receive the Report and Balance sheet for the year ending September 30, 1885 Election of Directors Election of Auditors And General. THE ANNUAL Tea Meeting Tea at 6 o’clock. 11 21 JOHN G. RES TELL, Secretary.



SOMERS ANNUAL Sports & Races, SATURDAY, DEOBMB R 26th, 1885, BOXING DAY.



PROGRAMME• 1. Handicap Hurdle Race of 10 sovs ; entrance, 10s; acceptance, 10s ; ac ceptances to go to the second horse ; 2 miles ; eight flights of hardies, 3ft 6in high 2. Maiden Plate of 6so vs, with'a sweep stake of 6b each for second horse ; entrance, sa; |-mile; weight-for age; for all horses that have never won public money. 3. Handicap Trot of 8 sovs; entrance, 10a, acceptance, 5s ; acceptances to go to second horse ; 3 miles ; no well ht under list 71b 4. Mount Somers Cup Handicap of 12 sovs; second horse to receive 2 sovs from stake ; entrance, 10s ; accep tance, 10s; l£ miles. 5. Pont Race of 3 sovs; second horse to save entrance; entrance,sa; height, 14 hands ; 1-mile ; catch weights. 6. Huebt SoußKi, of 4 sovs, with a sweep of 5s to go to second horse ; entrance 6s ; 1 mile ; catch weights. RUL^S.



Auctions. ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. Messrs matron, cox and co. Are instructed by the ASHBURTON RACING CLUB, To Sell the following Privileges, n connccion with the forthcoming Race Meeting, AT TATTERS ALL’S, At 12 o'clock Noon, ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1885 LOT 1- Publican’s BOOTH No 1 tt 2 Publican's BOOTH No 2 3 - Confectioner’s BOOTH No 1 „ 4—Confectioner's BOOTH No 2 „ S—RIGHT OB' SPORTS „ 6—HORSE YARDS Partioolars as usual announced at Sale MATSON, COX & CO., 11 88 Anctioners.



ASHBURTON Wool Sales. | JN consequence of the Dunedin and Timaru Sales clashing with onr date originally fixed, we hare to give notice that the ASHBURTON WOOL SALES Will be held on Monday, Dec. 7th At 2 p.m when about 600 will be offered MATSON, COX AND CO., MILES & CO., per G. Jameson R. WILKIN & CO., per Friedlander Bros.



alteration of Date. WOOL! WOOLI! WOOL! * 1 ASHBURTON WOOL SALES. Messrs miles and go. win hold their FIRST SALE OF Wool, Skins, Hides Em, By Auction, at ASHBURTON, OK MONDAY, DEC. 7, AT 2 p.m At Mr Jameson's Stores, West street, when a large and varied Cata logue will be submitted ,j»~No charges for storage, etc., if Wool is not sold. j. tTpord, Auctioneer. GEO JAMESON. 11 33 Agent, Ashburton.



Saturday auction Sales 07 HORSES, CATTLE, PIGS, AND SUNDRIES, AT TATTERS ALL’S, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. Messrs matson, cox & co. at the solicitation of several clients, Intimate to the Public That it is their intention to hold AUCTION SALES of the above EVERY SATURL- J AT TWELVE O’CLOCK *» We wish to notify to our Clients and the Public that every attention will be paid to their inter* eats, and Account Sales rendered with our USUAL PROMPTNESS. MATSON, COX & CO. fjIHE REASON WHY ORB AND ALCORN’S Gigantic Drapery Sale la each an immense Success



1. All races ate confined to horses that have been commonly resident in that por tion of the old Mount Somers Road Dis trict, lying sooth of the North Ashburton river, from September 30th, 1885, and owned by a person who has resided in the said district daring the same period. 2. Three horses the hona fide property of different owners to start or no race. i 3. N o entry will bo received except on condition that the decision of the Com mittee or whom they may appoint, will be final in all oases of dispute, or on all points in carrying out the programme 4. Protests mnst be made in writing, and handed to the Secretary, accompanied by a deposit of 20a within 30 minutes of the race being run. Should the protest prove frivolous, deposit to bo forfeited. 5. All horses *o be ridden out so long as they have a reasonable chance of win- 1 D ing. 6 Owners of horses most be subscribers of not lees than 10s to the fund. 7. Five per cent will be deducted from all money paid for prises for expenses. 18 First race to start at 10.30 a. m. 9 The usual Athletic Sports will be held, for which liberal prizes will be I fives. W»*



(Because the sale le a genuine one, every article being reduced Because the reductions are tremendous, in many oases being less than half price Because onr 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 onr 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 ets the quality is knows prices are no aide. Call early and call often at the Gigantic Sale At Orr and Alcorn’s



Public Notices rjl O FARMERS. The Ashburton Woollen Manufacturing Company, Limited, is a Cash Buyer of Wool Apply at tbe Factory. 11 40



TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. ARE PURCHASERS OF ! Wheat Oats Barley Rye Grass AND OTHER PRODUCE, j FOR WHICH WB ARE PREPARED TO GIVE HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. Woolpacks (FULL SIZE) Gomsacks TO ARRIVE



F nedlander Bros.



Prior to nuking extensive alterations to effect this with certainty sweeping red Ml Goods moat be turned into Cash fort The following quotations clearly indici Turkish Towels 4£d, reduced from 74d Huckaback Towels 2d, reduced from 6d Good Pattern Prints 2d, reduced from 4J Superior Prints 4Jd, reduced from 7Ad Flax Shirting 3sl, reduced from s£d Union Shirting 6d, reduced from lid Blateand Block Selicia 2|d,former price 4jd Lot Children’s Sun Hats 6d, former price la 6d Lot Children’s Bonnets »d, 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 4£d, former price 8d White Twilled Calico 4sd, reduced from 7d Scoured Grey Calico 3s lid per doz re duoed from 6s Handsome Lace Curtains 2s 9d, reduced from 4s 6d Ladies’ Corsets Is 3d, reduced from 2s 3d Zephyr Ginghams former price lljd Fancy Dress Materials4^d > former price Bsd Superior Dress Mrtenals 6£d, former price IOJd Ladies’ Cotton Bose 4d, former price 7ji Ladies’ Plain Chemises la, reduced from Is lid Ladies’ Handsomely trimmed Chemises Is 6d, reduced from 2s lid Ladles’ Plain Nightdresses la 2d, reduced from 2s



Coal} TIMBER {Coal McOALLUM AND CO., Are now adding Coal and Firewood to their business of TIMBER AND IRON MERCHANTS, and are now prepared to supply house holders at Lowest Bates. BEE BOXES, Of our own manufacture, made from timber grown in our own bneb, making our prices astounding to onr dealers, can be had in flat or complete. Extras kept in stock. DIRECT IMPORTATION. We hare just landed, ex Loohmagar, a large stock of “ Orb " Iron, Fencing, Wire, Wire Nails, White Lead, Dryers, Oil, etc, bought in best English markets at Defiance Prices. Onr Stock of Building IRONMONGERY is replete with every requirement of the Building Trade. TURNERY. A large stock of Turnery, always on hand. Red, White and Black Pines, from our Southland Bush, in Scantlings, Boards, Linings, Flooring, Mouldings, etc. Kauri, Totaia, Baltic Deal, V.D.L. Timber, Palings, Pickets, Posts, Ralls, and Stakes l(ept in stock. Doors and cashes of our own manu facture. SPECIAL TO FARMERS— Binder Twine. Colza and Castor Oils, Hurdles, etc, cheap. McCallum & Co., TIMBER, COAL, IRON & FIREWOOD MERCHANTS, Importers of Building Ironmongery, Oils, Paints, etc, Wood Turners, Sash and Door Manufacturers, Invercargill Longbuah, Oamaru Seaward Bush, and EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



W. Fowke, bootmaker, Begs to inform bis friends and the public generally that he has started bositaesa on his own account. He hopes by strict attention to business ano making a good article, to secure a share ui public patronage. _ _ Address—BUßEßTT STREET, 'remises occupied by Mr J. Meech.



■“GOS and heads of small BIRDS. TwoShillinga and Sixpence per Hundred will be given at the following places for eggs and beads collected In' the Wakanui Road District;— Sohoolbouse, Wakanui ~ Seafield ~ Sea view so*4 Beard Office, Ashburton U 968



Business Notices. W. PATOtJINu, 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 >ND WOODEN BLOCKS. Special attention is called to the wall-assorted STOCK OF REAPER AND BINDER CANVAS. All Made on the Pr» raises. Sticks and Canvases for repairs. Tarpaulin from 6z 8 to 24 x3O alw*ys in Stock. Oilskin Clothing made on the Premises. MARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 25 x 65 ON HIRE. W. PATCHING, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Support Local Industry. o*y 4-8 WORTH 0F THE KAIAP 1 EXHIBIT, £743 (The pick of their Stock), An will be shown to-morrow at the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Associati 011 8 Show, having been purchased by Andekvt Ore, at a great reduction will be OPEN FOR SALE AT HIS PREMISES, EAST STREET. FROM SATURDAY MORNING. I Orders may be given, on the Sjlui/ ground to the young man in charge. , 84 Pair Men’s Trousers at lls 9J. Men’s Suits, from 455. Boys’ Suits, I2s 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 BE MADS. A. C. PRICHARD^ - Bast Stbebt, Must clear the whole of his NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY BEFORE JANUARY Ist.



a General Clearance mast be made, and [actions in prices have been submitted to thwlth. sate ray Intention to realise : Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Nightdresses la lid, reduced from 3s 6d Ladies’ plain tacked Drawers 1», reduced from Is lid Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Drawers Is 6d, reduced from 2s 6d CLOTHING. Men’s Cotton Drawers 10Jd, astounding value Men’s Merino Drawers Is 2d, excellent quality Men’s Cotton Undershirts 10|d, cannot be equalled Boys’ Summer Tweed Saits 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 Felt Hats from 2s 3d to 3s 6d Men’s Koslyn Tweed Suits 42s 6d, reduced from 70s Men’s Roslyn Tweed Tronsers 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 first of these choice Bargains. t



THE SALE IS A GENU USE ONE. Note the address A. C. PRICHARD, EAST STREET, (next Mr Cambridge, Chemiat



AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER 0 H, TO MEET THE TIMES. WAT With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4a, Warranted f.rS'y r^Wi} i—isa! d-i! & J X AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER A T O H, With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4«, Warranted K. MURRAY, East Street. BEGS to announce that he has just received a choice assortment of watches and iewellery direct from London, and is now offering Strong English Silver Lever Hunting Watches, capped and jewelled, with gold balance and very heavy cases for L 4 4s, exceptionally good value. Also in stock a magnificent assortment of " atc -’®» and clocks of every description, and at prices to suit alt comers In jet goods and in every olasa of gold and silver Jewellery, a grand stock of the newest Interns and designs at very moderate prices. All Go >ds So<d Guaranteed. Repairs exe cuted with neatness and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBERT MURRAY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



GRASS AND CLOVEJbt SEEDS. ri JT EORGB JAMESON, West street, Ashburton, has foi Sale—Pye Grass, Cocksfoot, Timothy, Red and Whit* Clover; Aleyke, Cow Grass ; also. Carrot and Man gold Seeds. For Purity, Vitality, and Superior Quality, the ah' can be strongly recommended.



CANTERB ' ii K h i'y €H . »s MO?J, ISSv. m tr im Capital i 1,000.00 Established 1559 t) gyy (yr Sf? • <T P!’ . r ' rji h?b| premier colonial oomp« k FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. T, ASHBURTON. 84



Mrs Adams, AGENT FOB, MADAMtf WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, HAS now ou hand a nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, filoselle, fiossette, lace, braids, transfer patterns, new designs, crash, oatmeal and satin cloths for art needlework, five o’clock tea cloths, embroidery frames, eta THE LITTLE SfiO P, (Ne*t Mr Ranger'*, baker), 6 76C



Parcels Express. \TE ’*7 ZEALAND EXPRESS iM COMPANY. Reduced rates for freight to Ashburton Parcels, etc., from Christchurch or Dauedia delivered st address In Ashbnr* too at the following fixed rates. Through daily : - ' and at alight increase lor heavier weights. No extra charge for two or more pared. I lor one consignee if from one consignor or for parcels charged rate and a haL under the railway tariff If received hi time for goods despatch. Receiving offices—Christchurch: Bad ford Row. Dunedin: 7, Manse street. Parcels, eta, forwarded through eo4 delivered at any address in the world. Rates and all information on applies’ tion to F. MoF ARLANS, Agent New Zealand Express, Ashburton. 48.



To Let and For Sale. TO LET — A. comfortable House fa Cameron street v> eat. —Apply to J. Moisok. 10 925 jpi O R s ▲ L hT Several good Building Sites near the Woollen Mill, and in other parts of the Allenton District. Apply to CHARLES BRADDEI L, 11 69 Ashbartoo. _ - - ~ J L 5t Turnip Seeds. Purple Top Aberdeen, Green Top Aber deen, Purple Top Mammoth, De vonshire Grey Stone, White Stone and other varieties. WOOLSACKS. Also, LAMPBLACK RADDLE, OILS, Etc. GEORGE JAMESON, 11 84 Ashburton. 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, ontbtmdinge, 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, appl no Mr Geo. Jameson, or to Mr Houston, on the property. , 8 398



Thos- Bullock. i7\QK SALE—Cambridge Roller, price : £B. T. BULLOCK. SALE—Strong Secondhand DOG JJ CART. T. BULLOCK. OATS— Quantity Feed Oats for sale. Sample can be seen at the Arcade, T. BULLOCK. 117 ANTED to Purchase —Second hand YV McCormick String Binder. Apply, stating price, to T. BULLOCK. J.'tOß SALE—Turnip Drill, by Booth Jj and Macdonald, together with p.anore distributor. T. BULLOCK mO LET—Allenton Boose, containing I 9 rooms, together with about 10 acres of land, pleasantly situated opposite the Racecourse. Apply to T. Bollock. UILDING SITES For Sate near the Woollen Factory, LlB 10j each. Lots 19 and 20, containing a little more than £-acro, situated only a lew chains back Irom the Alford Forest road, near Mr John Steel’s new store. The land is of very good quality, level. Very good site for a house. T. BULLOCK. Revised list of properties For Sale and to Let, eta suburlan. Lot 86, North-west Town Belt, am* tatulng 1 acre, capital site for e private residence Lots 94, 95, 96, fronting the Wakanul road, good site for a boose Lots 62. 63, corner of Wakanni toad and Town Belt Lot 22, containing £>acre, with five* roomed house, Alford Forest road Lota 42, 43, 44, 62, 63, together with house, Allenton, near the Woollen Factory TOWN PR< »PERTIES.



777, Corner of Oox end William street 778, Adjoining fronting Cox street. 635, Peter street, with dwelling-house and blacksmith’s shop. 646, 654, 655, To let only, at a noml» nal rental. 118,119, Moore street west TINWALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three* roomed boose thereon Lots 866, 359, 360 To”lBT; Oommodioos premises In East street Blacksmith’s shop, together with dwelling-house, in Peter street Five-roomed house at Trevorton Four-roomed bouse at Trevorton Four-roomed house, Graham’s road Tinwald shop and boarding-house in Triangle Oottage at Hampstead, rent 4a per week Shop and dwelling in Muore street. 12s 6d per week—commodious cardin'* house t** let at the above rental M' iCELLANEOUS: FOB SALE. Eight-horse pc rer portable engine, ohea Spring carts, new Pionghs, harrows Second-hand Drays Thomas bullocK, litn K SBRITWrov



Davis’s Herbal Beer ON account of Tenons selling Inferior Herbal Beer and representing it w mine, I have to ask the public to see (bat EACH. BOTTLE BEAKS A BED AND' WHITE LABEL With My Name and Trade Mark on. None genuine without it. DAVIS’S TONIcThERBAL BEER Is acknowledged by the travelling public to be the best Tonic Summer Drinlc in i> ew Zealand. NO CHEMICALS USED. delivered in Ashburton at 2* per Dozen. Bottles charged for if not returned. Families waited on daily. DAYIS’S HERBAL BEER AND ICE DRINK MANUFACTORY, | Kaw Swuukt, AawtfMß, 14