.to be most favorable, though in some districts the accounts are unfavorable, owing to shortness of rainfall. Messrs R. Goldsbrough and Co’s annual grain circular states that the ‘damage caused to the wheat crop l>y the hot winds prevalent during the month of October exceeds anticipa tions, and it is believed the surplus available for export will not exceed last year's amount. (Received December 11, 2 25 p m.) Victorian Politics. Mxlbocknk, To-day.

In the Legislative Assembly last flight the Electoral Bill, which provides for an additional ten members to the Assembly, was read for the first, second and third times. The question te dis tribution has been postponed until next session.

The Byrnes Prosecution. It is announced that Government do not intend to proceed with the prose cution of Joseph Sytnes, freethought lecturer.

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More Fire. Auckland, To-day. The N«w Zes’and Timber Companyss branch mill at Devonpo t was diacoverea to be on fire at nine o’clock last night There is no water supply ia the district, and the whole establishment and stock wore destroyed. The loss exceeds L 2,000. Inraranoe L 7.006 in the Norwich Union.

THE ARTIimBTON fIOABAtAN, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 188 K



Weakness and sickness changed to health and strength .with. Hop Bitters always »f those made by the American Co, See Force of habit —Oara is required in the formation of habit, seeing its important herring on character. Many characters are spoiled through inattention to the most ordinary sud simple matters Some drink tea and coffee from mere force of habit, (“because it u usual to do so,” ? regard less pf the penalty oftentimes of nervousness and indigestion. Cadbury's Cocoa Bsaenca contains the refreshing properties of tea and coffee, with additional advantages over those beverages, whilst it produce none of their injnrion* effect*. Wells’ "Roughon Corns.”—• Ask for Wells’ “ Rough on Corns.” Quick reliefs complete, permanent cure. Corns, wart bunions. ■ The N.Z. Drug Co., Generan Agents.



Now money is so'scarce it behoves every one lobe on the alert and endeavor Jto make there twenty shillings go as far as posable. One glance at H. £. May and Co.’s advertise meat, which appears in our columns this even* lug, should convince one and all that the pro prietors of The Hall, High street, Chnst church, are determined to do thftir part. The prices quoted for the various items are, we be lieve, lower than ob any prew '>ns occasion, and rlmiH all buyers of Dtao tv and Cloth ioAtn (rivJ Indigestion and Laver Complaints.—For these complaints Baxter’s Compound Quinine Fills have proved a specific, acting powerfully on the liver and mildly on the stomach. Sold everywhere, or post free from J. Baxter 'Chemist. Christchurch, for to or 44 stamps.



Bop Bitters- Read it all. IT MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE. AMERICAN CO.’S HOP B I T T K S ABB KvebMadb. They arejeompotmded from _ HopsJßuchu, Mandrake, and Dandelion, To clergymen, l lawyers, literary men, laborers, ladies, and all those whose sedentaiy employments caase irregularities of the blood, stomach, bowels or kidneys, or who reosire an appetizer, tonic, and mild stimulant, these Bitters are invala* able, being highly curative, tonic, and stimulating, without intoxicating. They give New I and Vigor to the Aged and Infirm. Theoldest, best, most renowned, and valuable medicines in the world, and in addition contain all the best and most effective curative properties of all other bitters, being the greatest liver regulator, bipod purifier and life and health restoring agent cm earth* Do not yourself or let your friends suffer, 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 purestandbestmedkimeever made, and no person or finally should be without Homa what your 'feelings or symp tom are, . what the desease or ailment it, use ACo’s Hop Bitters. Dont’' wait until you are sick, but if you only fe 1 bad or miserable, use the Bitters a «nw. It may save your life. Hundred have been saved by so doing, at a rifling cost Tww PriRMT amd Best Mbdioibb



J. S. Metcalfe, 55, Highgate, Kendal;--! nave always great pleasure in recommending the Curative Syrup, for I have never known a rase in which it ha< not relieved or cured, and 1 have sold many grosses. Kobt. G. Gould, 27, High Street, Am’over; —I have always taken a great interest in your medicines, and I have recommended them, as I have found numerous cases of cure from their use.



Robt. Lnine, Mclksham :—I can well re emmend the Curative Syrup from having pioved its efficacy for indigestion myself. Friockheim, Arbroath, Forfarshire, ept. 23, 1882. Dear Sir, —Last year I sent you a letter re commending Mother Seigel’s Syrup. I have very much pleasure in still bearing ■ testimony jo the very satisfactory rt suits of the famed Syrup and P 11s. Most patent medicines die out with me, but Moher Seigel’s has had a steady sale ever since I commenced, and is still in. as great demand as when 1 first began to sell the medicine. The cures which h ive come □nder my notice arc chiefly those of liver com plaint anti general debility. A certain minist. r in my ne : ghborhood sas t is the only thing which has bt eflted him ind restored him to his normal condition 01 I health after heir g unable to fvCßtll Ck ft CTO* siderable length of time. 1 coma mem ton aho a great many other c?ses, but space would not allow. A near friend of mine, who is very much addicted to costiveness, cr costipation, finds that Mother heigel’s Pills are the only pills which suit h's complaint. All other pills cause a reaction which is very annoying. Mother’s Seigel’s Pills do not leave a bad after effect. 1 have much pleasure in commending to suffering humanity Mother Seigel’s medicines, which are no sham. Jf this letter is of any service you can publish it. '



Yours very truly, I (Signed) William S. Glass, Chemist. A. J. White, Esq. Thomas Chapman. West Auckland:—l find that the trade steadily increases. I sell more of your medicines than any other kind. N. Danoll, Clun, Salop:—All who buy it are pleased, and recommend it. Jos. Balkwill, A.P.S., Kingsbridge:—The public seem to appreciac their great value. A. Armste d. Market Street, Ualton-iu Furness:—lt is needless lor me to say that your valuable medicines have great sale in this dis trict—greater than any other 1 know of, giving great satisfaction. 15th August, IW3. Dear Sir, —I write to tell you that Mr Hy Hillier, of Yatcsbury, Wilts, informs me that he suffered from a severe form of indigestion for upwards of four years, and took no end of doctor’s medicine without the slightest benefit snd declares Mother Sergei's Syrup which h Jot from me has saved his life. Yours truly, 1 (Signed) Weob, ! Chemist, Cain. I White.Mr 1 ;



OTtOB OF ADJOURNMENT. OF A The Sitting of the District Court, Ash burton, gazetted for Thursday, the 10th lost, at 11 a m., will stand ADJOURNED till MONDAY, 14th inst, at 9 a.m. By order J R. COLYBR, 12 156 Clerk District Court. Meetings.



ST STEPHEN’S CHURCH. Ashburton. ANNUAL Garden Party, IN THE PARSONAGE GROUNDS. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16ih. Stalls for Pals of Needlework, etc. Fruit, Flowers, Refreshments and General Produce. Contributions to above and to Tea Table solicited. Band, Croquet, Quoits, Bowls, Aunt Sally, Swings, etc., etc. Gates open at 2 p m.; admission with tea, 2s; children, Is. 12 140



DDFELLOWS’ HALL. race nights, race nights. THURSDAY & FRIDAY, DEC 10 & 11. PROGRAMME I'OR TO-NIGHT— L Overture, ** La Pie de Potsdam ” (Hetman)—Full Orchestra 2. Song, “ The 1 hree Wishes " (Pinsnti) —Mr G. D. Branson 3. Song “ Annie o’er the banks o’ the Dae” (Jackson)—Miss K. Saury 4. Song “ The Old Brigade ’’ (Earri) Mr Simpson 5. Song “It was a Dream ” (Cowan) — Miss G Gates 6. Song “Parting” (Golrare)Mrsß, A. Mere wether First part will conclude with the ROMAN BINGS PERFORMANCE By the Roselle Brothers



SEE THAT THE NAME DR SOULE BLOWN IN EVERY BO^LE—NON T OTHER GENUINE



IX THAT IS THIS DISEASE THAT IS W COMING UPON US ?



' T.nr» a thief at night it steals in upon us un awares. ‘ Many persons have pains about the chest and sides, and sometimes in the back. They feel dull and sleepy; the mouth has a oad taste, especially in the morning. A sort ol sticky slime collects about the teeth. The appetite i$ poor. There is a feeling like a heavy load on the stomach: sometimes a faint all-gone sensation at the pit of the stomach which food does not satisfy. The eyes are sunken, the hands and feet become cold and fed clammy. After a while a cough sets in— at first dry, but after a few months is attended with a greenish colored expectoration. The afflicted one feds tired all the while, and sleep does not seem to afford any rest. After a time becomes nervous, irritable, and gloomy, and nas evil forebodings. There is a giddiness a* SOT of whirling sensation in the head when risitog upsuddenly. The bowds becom e £os tive ; the skin is drv and hot at times; the



Interval of Fire Minutes. Overture “Teleia.” PART 11. Buckatone’s Charming Little Comedy, Bough Diamond. Lord Plato Mr W. B. Moaa Sir William Evergreen Mr B. A. Foots Capt. Augustus Blenheim ... Mr Moore Oouain Joe ... Mr E. J- O Cox Lucy ... ... ... Mia Moaa Lady Plato Miss Maud Owen Makoebt (Rough Diamond) Mbs Sidney Wolf Ihe furniture supplied by Mr J. Meeoh, East street. - Orchestra of 15 performers. Conductor ........Mr Sidney Wolf. Reserved seats, 3s; second seats, 2a ; back seats. Is. Box plan at Farley's. 12 147



blood become* thick and stagnant; the whites of the eyes become tinged with yellow, the mine is scanty and high-colored, depositing a sediment after standing. There is frequently a spitting up of the food, sometimes with a sour taste, and sometimes with a sweetish taste; this is fiequen ly attended with palpita tion of the heart; the vision becomes impaired with spots before the tyts; there is a feeling of great prostration and weakness. All of these symptoms are in turn present. It is though bat nearly one-third of our population has this disease in some of its varied forms. It has been found that medical men have mistaken be of this disease. Some have treated tl for a liter complaint; others for kidney ffyw, etc., -etc, but none Of the various kinds of treatment have been attended with because the remedy should be such as to act harmoniously upon each one of these organs, and upon the stomach as well; for in Dyspepsia (for this is really what the disease is) auof these organs partake of this disease and require a remedy that will act upon all at the same time. Scigel's Curative Svmp acts - like * charm in this class of complaints, giving almost immediate relict The following letters frent chemists of standing in the community there they live show in what estimation the rtide is held. Wholesale agents, Kempthornc, ■ Prosscr and Co/s New Zealand Drug Co. Christchurch, Wellington, <pwj '* ifjurfhiii, - \\<rv Sheffield fidcntly-reeommcod it to all who may goffering frag!Srer or jtwnech complaints, the. testimony ofmy customers, who wd bmtfit&om tiff



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONED, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR.



SATURDAY SALE at 12 o’clock sharp. —Hones, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. FOB SALE—Whitechapel Dog Oart, on view at my Booms, Cheap. For Sale— Piano, by Briosmead and Sons; Piano, by Hummel. In first I class order ; easy terms. For Sale—Johnston Twine Binder; price, L 45 ; with all improvements. Second band reapers by M'Oormick and Wood; cheap. For Sale-0 ora Crasher, by Fey bridge. For Sale—Cheese Press, bv J. and T. Young. MONEY. £SO to £SOO On Freehold Security, AT.ragn^HPttiMHnv-



Geo. A. Webb, 141, York Street, Belfast:— I havr sold a large quantity, and the parties have testified to its jbeing what you represent



Tenders. TENDERS are required for SB ATI SO the Mortuary Ohapel at the Ceme tery. Plana and specitioations may he seen at the office of the undersigned. Tenders will be received to 12 o’clock at Qoon on MOMDAY the 14th i«st. J, WARD, 12 150 Chairman. Cemetery Board. 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 he received np till 5 p.m., December 31, 1885, The lowest or any teuder not ne cessarily accepted. y. s. shearer. 12 133 Chairman.



ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing Work* : No 90—MoL°nn and John streets For mation. etc, IGi chains No 92—Wkkanni Sta Mon Hoad Forma* t'on about 55 chains Specifications, otc, can be seen at the Board’s Office, where tenders will ho re ceived till Noon on SATURDAY, De cember 12, ldßs FOOKS & SON. 12 123 District Surveyors. gDPPLIES TO ASHBURTON HOM r \ The Ashburton Home Committee invite separate TENDERS for the supply of Bread, Meat, Groceries, Milk, Medical Comforts, Fuel, Drups, and Interments for the year ending December 31st, 1886 Full particulars and forms of tender can be obtained on application to the Master of the Home. Tendeis to hi addressed to W. C, Walker, Erq , Chairman of the Commit tee, Ashburton Home, and left at the County Council office, Ashburton, before NOON of Saturday, December 19th The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. E. MARCH, Secretary. Charitable Aid Office, Christchurch, December 5, 1885. 12 142



Auctions. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER, 23, 1885. THE EVENT OF THE YEAR. GREAT SALE OF FURNITURE. Everything new, and of the best work mausiii 1 and style. MR T. BtJLLOOK has received In structions from Mr J.Meech, to hold a CLEARING SALE OF Furniture, on the above date, AT THE TOVVN HALL, when a and varied assortment of Articles, of Mr Meeoh’a own manufac ture, will be submitted. Following are a few of the lots : DRAWING-ROOM FURNITURE, | Suite FLOWERED VELVET, J- Walnut Frames 1 Suite BLUE s-ATEEN, Walnnt Framss 1 Suite CREAM SATEEN, Walnut Framea X Suite CREAM DAMASK, Walnut Frames Suite CRETONNE J PIANO J HARMONIUM Occasional Walnut Tables, Gipsy Tables, Occasional Chairs, Pier Glasses, Etc.



DINING-UoOM FURNITURE. 1 Handsome CEDAR SIDEBOARD, plate glass doors X Mahogany Telescope DININ G 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, etc. BEDROOM 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, etc. SUNDRIES. 1 Krt CHAIRS, Kitchen Tables, and a XOU 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 but the best material baa been used, and the workmanship can not be surpassed. 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 & co. at I the ■elicitation of several clients, Intimate to the Poklic That it is their intention to hold AUCTION SALES of the above EVERY SATURb- AT TWELVE O’CLOCK LI RP We wish to notify to our Clients and the Public that every attention will be paid to their Inter* a«ts, and Account Sales rendered with oar USUAL PROMPTNESS. MATSON, COX & CO.



COUNTY COUNCIL. NOTICE is hereby given that water no*a B, El, E2. E 3. E 4, E 5, >6, E 7, •nd 88, will be shut off <>d 14’h, 15th, and I6‘h Decemb' r Faces C and D and br, och*B between Dr< more and Cherfsey on i7th, 18 h, and 19th December Races A, B, F, and branches between Ashburton and Dromore on 21st, 23nd, and 23rd December. Occupiers are speci ally requested to thoroughly overhaul the races through their respective holdings on the above dates, and failing prompt com mencement, Council will have work done at their expense. WILLIAM BAXTER, 12 131 County Engineer. BOROUGH COUNCIL "EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. I hereby give notice that the following persons have been duly nominated as can didates f r the f ffice of Councillor:— Andrew Young George William Andrews Alexander Craisihead John Abbott Caygill And I further give notice that a POLL for the Election of ONE of the above named Candidates will be taken at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring square West, Ashburton, on WEDNESDAY, the 23rd day of December instant, commer cing at 9 am. and closing at 6 p.m. CHARLhS BRADDELL, Returning Otbcer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, December 10. 1885. 12 145



EXTRACT from New Zealand Gazette Bth October, 1836 CLAIMS UNDER FOREST TREES PLANTING ENCOURAGEMENT ACTS. General Crown Lands Office, Wellington, sth October, 1885. Notice.—“ The Forest Trees 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 Grown Lands for the district in which plantations have been made, fore the 31st day of December next. J BALLANCB 10 873 Minister ot lands.



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, MANUFACTURED by THEMSELVES. CRAIGHEAD AND CO., Ashburton.



Public Notices £SO lie ward. A REWARD of LSO will be Riven to anyone who will give such informa tion an will lead to the conviction of the persona who have been STEALING WETHERS from the Anama station. 12 155 W S. PETER. rjIRESPASS NOTICE. Anyone found TRESPASSING on the Anama Station in pursuit of game or otherwise will be PROSECUTED. 12 156 W. S. PETER. HOUSE of three rooms, at Trevorton, to let; low rental T. BULLOCK. OR SALE—Two Grata Strippera. FOR SALE, —A New Bicycle; price, only 1 6 10a. S. B. SEYMOUR, Dentiat, may be consulted at Cambridge’s on TUES- TO OWNERS OF DOGS. I hereby give Notice that all Doga found interfering with Heepjon this i-"sta*e wil* be DESTROYED, and the ownera eued for any damage done. T. BULLOCK. T. BULLOCK. DAY, December 15. 12 130 12 125 DONALD MoLEAN, Lagmhor. ■Vf EW ZEALAND Tract & Book .



SOCIETY. ABE NOW OPEN IN SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS |JPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD The sum of 2a Gd per 100 is payable by any members or the Clerk of the above Board for the eggs and heads of SMALL BIRDS. CYRIL JEPHSON, "lark, 11 7G Tinwald. FOR SOWING with Turnips to secure a Good Crop, nothing succeeds like MAYO’S BONE MANURE. Price—L7, L 6, 15. r gt.nfc in town—H. Zander. A Liberal Discount for Gash. F, T. MAYO, Hampstead Manure Factory, 9 666 Ashburton.



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



fJIHE REASON WHY! 088 AND ALCORN’S Gigantic Drapery Sale is each an immense Success Because the sale la a genuine one, every article being reduced Because the redactions 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 our 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 bargains ndw being offered, pur chasers wouid require to call and inspect he stock. We refrain from quoting prices as on >Bfs the quality is known prices are no aide. Call early and call often at the Gigantic Sale At Orr and Alcorn’s



[immense furniture _ Sale!! R A WING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, and BEDROOM SUITES. Everything New end Fashionable. J. MEECH .old »u UNRESERVED g A L B. Of superior FURNITURE at an erly date, particulars of which will be .nounced presently. Such an opportanity for acquiring Fur niture made In the BEST STYLE and with thoroughly WELL-SEASONED TIMBER baa never befox: occurred in Ashburton. end inspect previous to Sale. Funerals conducted ,es usual, at the Lowest Bates. Address—EAST”STREET. 7ANORED STRUT.



Henry Zander, J BEG,, to draw the attention of shearers and others to my y-. 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 Bonrgon and Balls’ iNos. 11A and BB 4l TURKEY & WASHITA OILSTONES Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. Ground and Lump Raddle 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 ASoORTMKNT—Just to Hand:—ticeentop Yellow Purpletop Yellow Purpletop Mammoth White Stone, 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 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 Stont (itn ported direct from the most noted English Bottlers) The celebrated Kantrowioz Stomach Bitters, so highly recommended by medical men, and surpassing all other Bitters— always on hand. Orders from the country will bo 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, FBODLAiJOSKs’ Buh-dings, A bhjbubxon. AGENT—lmperial Fire Insurance Go. N.Z. Accident Insurance On



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 to 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 made on the Premises. MARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 26 x 65 ON HIRE. W. PATCHING, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 12 102 Support Local Industry. £743 WORTH OF THE KAIAP >1 EXHIBIT, £743 (The pick of their Stock), on'c. As will be shown to-morrow at the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Associati Show, having been purchased by Andrew Ore, at a great reduction will be OPEN FOR SALE AT HIS PRE VIISES, E VST STREET. FROM SATURDAY MORNING. Orders may be given on the Sli > ground to the yaung man in charge. 84 Pair Men’s Trousers at Us 93. Men’s Suits, from 4Bs. Boys Suits, 12s 63, The Public will now have an opportunity of seeing the latest styles and newest patters turned oat by the largest firm in the Colony.



Compulsory Sale of Drapery & Clothing ABSOLUTE CLEARANCE MUST BE MAD a. A. C. PBICHABD, East Street, Must clear the whole of his NEW SPEING AND SUMMER DRAPERY BEFORE JANUARY Ist.



Prior to making extensive alterations to effect this with certainty sweeping redi Ml Goods mnat be turned into Cash fort The following quotations clearly indict Turkish Towels 4id, reduced from 7Jd Huckaback Towels 2d, reduced from 6d Good Pattern p rints 2d, reduced from 4d Superior Prints 4Jd, reduced from 7Ad Flax Shirting 3sd, reduced from s£d Union Shirting 6d, reduced from lid Blateand Black Selicia 2£d .former price 4Jd Lot Children’s Sun Hats 6d, former price Is 6d Lot Children’s Bonnets 9d, former price Is lid Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Hats 4a 6d, former price 12s 6d Ladies' Handsomely trimmed Bonnets 7s 6d, former price 25s Heavy Forfar 4£d, former price 8d White Twilled Calico 4-Jd, reduced from 7d Scoured Grey Calico 3s lid pec dcz re duced from 6s Handsome Lace Curtains 2s 9d, reduced from 4s 6d Ladles' Corsets Is 3d, reduced from 2s 3d Zephyr Ginghams 6id, former price HJtd I Fancy Dress Materials 4|d, former price B£d Superior Dress Mrterials 6£d, former price IOJd Ladies’ Cotton Hose 4d, former price 7£d Ladies’ Plain Chemises la, reduced from la lid Ladies’ Handsomely trimmed Chemises Is 6d, reduced from 2s lid j Ladies’ Plain Nightdresses is 2d, reduced from 2s



a General Clearance must be made, and [actions in prices have been submitted to. thwitb. late my Intention to realise : Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Nightdresses Is lid, reduced from 3s 6d Ladies’ plain tucked Drawers Is, reduced from Is lid Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Drawers la 6(1, reduced from 2s 6d CLOTHING. Men’s Cotton Drawers 10£d, astounding value Men's Merino Drawers Is 9d, excellent quality Men’s Cotton Undershirts 10£d, cannot be equalled Goya’ Summer Tweed Suits 2s lid, for mer price 5s 6d Men’s White Shirts from 2s 6d to 3s lid Men’s Regatta Sbirta from 2s 6d to 3a 6d Men’s good Felt Hats from 2a 3d to 3s 6d Men’s Hoslyn Tweed Salts 42s 6d, reduced from 70s Men’s Boslyn Tweed Trousers 13s 6d, reduced from 21s I 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 I cleared regardless of cost. Lose no i time in securing the first of these I choice Bargains



THE SALE IS A GENUINE ONE. Note the address A. C. PRICHARD, EAST STREET, (next Mr Cambridge, Chemist. AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER W A T 0 H, With Good Steel TO MEET THE TIMES. ,„3w -'-i 7‘Vn>, AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER W A T C H, With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4s, ALBERT for L 4 4e, Warranted Warranted R. 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 4s, exceptionally good value. Also in stood a magnificent assortment of watches and olooka of every description, and at prices to suit ait 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 Goods Sold Guaranteed. Repairs exe cuted with neatness and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBERT MURRAY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS. aEORGE JAMESON, West street, Ashburton, has for Sale—Eye Grass, Cocksfoot, Timothy, Red and White Clover; Alsyke, Cow Grass; also, Carrot and Man gold Seeds. For Parity, Vitality, and Superior Quality, the ab» can be strongly recommended.



CANTERBURY BRANCH. 5*2 *53 CO^FANYJ ■i ED Establish Capital 11,000.00!' - - . ''vnffJTY OF Sv’P r'-""-"'-"' - fJIHB PREMIER COLONIAL OOMP« 8 FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. T, ASHBURTON. 24



Eggs and heads of small BIRDS. Two Shillings a< d Sixpence per Hundred will be given at the following places for eggs and heade collected in the Wakano' Road District;— Scboolhouue, Wakanui ~ Seafield Seaview „ Elgin JSowlsods Ro»d



Mrs Adams, AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, now on band a nice assortment of orewei wools, silks, filoselle, flosaette. laoe, braids, transfer patterns, new designs, orach, oatmeal and satin cloths for ar» needlework five o'clock rea cl tbs, embroidery frames, etc raw bIT W SHOP (iSe?* Hr tUium’l- baker



Parcels Express. IST EW ZEALAND EXPRESS COMPANY. Reduced rates for freight to Ashburton Parcels, etc.from Christchurch or Dunedin delivered at address in Ashbur ton at the following fixed rates. Through daily ; From Christchurch I per goods j 53 per parcels Dunedin (iyg and at slight increase for heavier weights. No extra charge for two dr more parcel or one consignee if from one or for parcels charged rate and a hal« under the railway tariff if received in 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* don to F. McF \RLANE, Agent New Zealand ixprois, Ashburton-. 48„ To Let and Por Sale. TO LET—A comfortable House in Cameron street viaab —Apply to J. Moison. 10 926 F O R 8 E. Several good Buildin•- Sites near the Woollen Mill, and in other parts of the vllenton District. A 1 ply to OH ARLES DDELL, II 59 Asmuzton. O K SALE. Turnip Seeds. Purple Top Aberdeen, Green Top Aber deen, Pnrple Top Mammoth, De vonshire Gray Stone, White Stone and other varieties.



; VVOOLPACKS. Alao, LAMP] L iCK. RADDLE, OILS, Bio. GEORGE JAMESON, 11 84 Ashburton. TO LET, —That most desirable Farm situate atTinwald, 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, appl to Mr Geo. Jameson, or to Mr Houston, ■on the property. 8 398



Thos. Bullock. FOR SALK—Cambridge Boiler, price £B. T. BOLLOCK. fjlOR SALK—Strong Second-hand DOG JJ CART. T. BOLLOCK. OATS —Quantity Feed Oats for sale, Sample can be Been at the Arcade. T. BULLOCK. ITyTANTED to Purchase—Second ban V t McCormick String Binder. Apply stating price, to T. BOLLOCK. FOR SALE—Turnip Drill, by Booth and Macdonald, together with manure distributor. T. BULLOCK TO LET—Allenton House, containing 9 rooms, together with about 10 acres of land, pleasantly situated opposite the Racecourse. Apply to T. BcLLOCE. UILDING SITES For Sate near the Woollen Factory, LlB 10s each. Lots 19 and 20, containing a little more ban J-acre, situated only a few chains 'act. from the Alford Forest road, neat Mr John Steel’s new store. The land la of very good quality, level. Very good site for a house. T. BULLOCK. Revised list of properties For Sale and to Let, etc. SUBURBAN. Lot 86, North-west Town Belt, con* tahJng 1 acre, capital site for e private residence Lots 94, 95, 96, fronting the Wakanui road, good site for a house Lots 62, 63, corner of Wakanui road and Town Belt Lot 22, containing £-acre, with five* roomed house, Alford Forest road Lots 42, 43, 44, 62, 63, together with bouse, Allemon, near the Woollen Factory TOWN PROPERTIES. | 777, Corner of Cox and William street 778, Adjoining fronting Cox street. | 635, Peter street, with dwelling-house | and blacksmith’s shop. 645, 654, 555, To let only, at a noml nal rental. 118,119, Moore street west TIN WALD, Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three* roomed bouse thereon Lota 356, 369, 360 TO LET; Commodious 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 Cottage at Hampstead, rent 4s per week Shop and dwelling in Moore street 12s 6d per week—commodious cardm* house tA let at the above rental M:' ;CELLANEOUS: FOB SALE. Eight-horse pa /er portable engine, ebee Spring carts, new Ploughs, harrows Second-hand Drays



Thomas Builoc&r *RO R. STIBTTRTOW Davis’s Herbal Beer ON account of Persons selling Inferior Herbal Beer and representing it <u mine, I have t*> aak the public to see chat EACH. BOTTLE BEARS A RED AND WHITE LABEL With My Name and Trade Mark on. None genuine without it. DAVIS’S TONIC HERBAL BEER Is acknowledged by <he .travelling pnblio to be the best Tonic Sommer Drink in Zealand. NO CHEMICALS USED. Delivered in Aahbnrton at 2s per Dozen Bottles charged for if not returned. Families waited on daily. DAVID’S HERBAi. BEr ' ICE DiaNK. M.-NIJP O) v.