TELEGRAMS.

[PBB PBESfI ASSOCIATION.! Insurances- Auckland, Y.eslorday. Insurances on the Robin Hood were in the South British, not the New Zealand office. Pedigree Stock Sale. The annual sale of pedigree sheep and cattle, the property of the New Zealand Stud and Pedigree Stock Company, was held to-day. The sheep sold well. Messrs Stndholme and Grigs', of Canterbury, were among the purchasers. Mr A. Buokland bought fourteen lots for Christ ohmob. The demand for cattle was slack. Fatal Fall. James Shears died-at the hospital from concussion of the spine. He fell out of a trap coming from the Steeplechase Races on Saturday. Sailed. ~ ri The Australia left for ’Frisco this after noon. Industrial Exhibition.. At a public meeting, the Chairman or the Chamber of Commerce presiding, a strong Committee was appointed to pro mote the representation of industries of the Auckland district at the New Zealand Industrial Exhibition. Mr Callis, Secre taryof the was a passenger by the Penguin for the South to-day.

Stabbing. . Robert Reid has been committed for trial for stabbing a fellow seaman on board the Lady Jocelyn.

South Sea Trade. Auckland, To-day

Mr John Lundon left for Samoa yester day to establish stores in the group on behalf of an Auckland firm. ' Educational. . The meeting of the Educational Insti tute commenced to-day. The President (Mr Worthington) delivered an inaugural address. He congratulated the members on meeting in Auckland. He said the object- of the Institute is to uphold the present system of education as provided by the Act of 1877. He called attention to some results of extra legislat’on by Boards andOrders-in-Council, and coun selled that the syllabus is at present over laden, and that in general pupils may be £kiyly tested by two subjects—English and arithmetic. He said we look to inspectors to see that the public get all the advan tage of the Act. He referred to training (Diegos as the fittest nurseries for a supply of teachers,, who when selected in the first instance should satisfy stringent con ditions .as to health and general fitness. The effective carrying out of the compulsory clauses was urged as a preventative to larrikinism. A.. teachers’ pension fund scheme shonld be carried out in order to prevent inefficient working of schools by incap able teachers. AH classes of teachers are urged to support the Institute’s scholastic Journals.and. union among themselves.

Hinemoa and Emgarooma. b>9Eto Hinemoa ha* arrived here from Waiwera. Her future movements are un known. . The Bingarooma has also arrived. > ' .

The Annabal- The wreck of the Annabel, after float ing about the Heads for two days, has gone ashore under the lighthouse. Only her ribs are left witn tail of masts at tached, and sails washed to ribbons. Cap tain McDonald is the sole owner, and he says bis great difficulty in getting away after aha struck was that she filled so rapidly. The first boat was swamped with some of the crew in her, and on getting the second boat over the side, the mate was injured. She also filled, but they took the men out of the swamped boat and palling in to smoother water, bailed out with caps and,bppts. The captain got his trunk on deck with his binoculars, certificates, clothes, and L3O in cash-box, but they were washed overboard.

. Drowned- Oipeohne, Yesterday. A boy named Leonard Stubbs, a?ed twelve, the son of a chemist, was drowned ip the river Tarahera to-day. He was fat King and got out of his depth. He could not swim. Two other boys got bold of him, but he clutched so hard that they had to let go. The body was re covered. Recovered. The bocy of Sarah Harvey was re covered at Tologa, horribly mutilated by fish and by being dashed against the rook. ' ' .. Lumpers Strike- Wellington, Yesterday.

The Secretary of the Lumpers’ Union this afternoon states.that all lumpers em ployed at work other than coaling had re turned their occupation. The coalers had decided to work at the Tongariro on the terms agreed to by Oapt. Rubs, agent of thasNew Zealand Co., but would not en gage themselves in respect to other vessels, ~ the owners of which had not agreed to give the extra 3d per hour. TKtt .Jumpers* it ie understood, will not •spin go out -to aid coolers in obtaining their demands, but will assist that section of the onion in a strike by pecuniary sup ports A meeting is to be held as soon as the Tongarito’s coaling is finished, in orde* to arrange if possible for a definite settlement of the difficulty between the coalers an<t shipowners.

- The Messrs Shaft; Baville-Albion Company have issued invitations for a dancing party on board the Arawa this evening. It is expected thst fally X,OOO people will be Uias Ward- Mim Genevieve Ward opened here last night in ‘‘ Forget Me Not,” to an over crowded house, The performance was a great soccers.

Bankrupt. R.S, Waterhouse has been adjudged a bankrupt. . > Theßheep Act. Kaissovba, Yesterday. Before Mr Whiteford, R.M., to-day, Edward Reece was fined 4d pet head on 7,000 infected sheep; Walter Oibson, the ■apta on 34,000; Estconrt Parsons, 3d on 1,000. There are good prospects of all three flock* being clean soon. Waterspout. . f '.'■■■■ ISELBON, To day. Three waterspouts have been seen close to Cajid Farewell. The lighthouse keepers were afraid the/ would have taken the dome off the hghthonse. The sound of water falling on the dwelling-houses is described as being fearful. Drowned. ,-i -■ :->■!' : Ohmhtohoeoh, To-day. A man sained George Smith was fishing at Pigeon Bay yesterday, when the boat npeetnnd he . was drowned. ' Two men whir ima with him managed to swim •' ashore. ,: V '■■■■- , s BhatLkbs, To day. ArHvadr-Oa*ia,Bwedish brigantine, 48 daya tewa Mauritins with 250 tons of A: mgit. Scotia, barque, 98 days from New Tdrfewith SOO tons of cargo for Dunedin and4oo tons for Lyttelton, ... •day. litigation in the Strath* Taim dummy cases has ceased. The pre ‘tiMtUfeOfapien of the bountry give' dp . pcsaaaslop and pay LI ,000 and costs of IheOcowwaad abandon appeal. ” ■' -‘ A‘ 'r' , AT&ifttnopiod dwelling-house at Mus- vfli.bofiied ; dbifrn this morning. I wtfywfflrfJ inQolonjal forL^QO.

mTTtn * otruTip'l'nw fittARDIAN. WEDNEStJAtf• JANUARY 7, 188§.



To Let and For Sale. LET, —'1 hose commodious business | premises near the Post-office on the Wakanui road, now in the occupation of Mr Thompson as a grocery store, consist ing of shop 18ft 6in by 28ft, fitted up with shelving, counters and glass cases, showroom same size ; and dwelling of five rooms and scullery ; rent low. Also, four roomed house with half acre of land, 6s per week ; also, two-roomed cottage with half acre of land, 4i fid per week. Apply to H. M. Jones, 1 32 JptOß SALE CHEAP. A COMBINE, ENGINE, and ELE VA TORS complete. The purchaser will have the chance of threshing from 1000 to 1500 acres crop at current rates. Apply to 12 2373 FRIEDLANDER BROS. Public Notices; LOST —On theSJLh December, o e red COW, half-bred Ayrshire, in full profit Anyone bringing the same to Mr AlcXeague, Ashburton, will receive 10a reward. 1 28 Q A U T I O N. Cheque stopped. All person are warned not to cash a cheque for £2, on Union Bank, No. A. 58330, signed Sophia Branson, in favor of self. 1 36 TEN SHILLINGS REWARD will be given to any person who can give information that will lead to the recovery of a fcHairy Black and Tan Sheep DOG, which left the Tinwald Yards on Decem ber ,16th with a mob of sheep. OUTHBERT FLOOKTON, 1 14 Binds Post Office.



A CARD—To all who are suffering from the errors and indiscretion of youth, nervous weakness, early decay, loss of manhood, etc., I will send a recipe that will cure you free of charge. This great remedy was discovered by a missionary in South America. Send a self-addressed envelope and sixpence to prepay postage to the Rev Joseph T. Inman, station D, New York City, U.S. A. I 19 Ml OUNT SOMERS & METHYEN ROYAL MAIL COACH. Ou and after January Ist, 1885, the undersigned will run a Coach each Tues day, Thursday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, for Springburn and Alford Forest, there connecting with Duff s Coach from Methven returning same evening. Fares—Spring burn, 2a, return, 3s; Alford Forest, 4s, return, 6a. 1 27 T. HIX. MR SIDNEY WOLF, From the Royal Academy of Music, Professor of Pianoforte and Singing, ißegs to inform the inhabitants of Ashbur ton and surrounding district that the fresh term commences on THURSDAY, the 18th instant, For terms apply to Mr Wolf, at his residence, Cox street; or at Mr T. F. Faeiey, stationer, Saunders’ Buildings. Concerts, balls and parties arranged for. Pianofortes tuned, toned and regulated. 1 31 mOWLE’S pennyroyal and steel pills for j females quickly correct all irregular! - tiesand relieve the distressing symptoms so prevalent with the sex. Boxes Is l£d and 2s 9d, of all chemists. Prepared only by E, T. Towle, chemist, Nottingham, Eng land. Wholesale of all the wholesale houses.—Beware of imitations. 1 17



jQOMESTIO PATTERN DEPOT. Mrs Hodge, DRAPER AND DRESSMAKER, East Street, near Lancaster's butchery. REGISTRY OFFICE For Female Servants. 7 1413



Strawberries, Strawberries, STRAWBERRIES, Aad other Fruit for sale, wholesale and retail, price moderate. B. BROOMFIELD, Kent Nursery, Allenton. 12 2242 SOMETHING worth knowing.—F. F. CLAYTON, Practical Tailor, pro feesed Coat and Habit Maker, is next Jones and Bradshaw’s, East street. F. F. 0. is too well known as a master of his profession to need further comment. One trial will prove it. Gentlemen’s own ma terial made up ; repairs and alterations carefully attended to. 10 1962 O FARMERS, CONTRACTORS The CELEBRATED ANCHOR BRAND In any quantity. FOR SALE, Binder Wire, ALBERT ROBERTS, 1 11 West street, Ashburton.



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A RTIFIOIAL MANURES. Messrs Fbiedlandeb Bros. , have been appointed Ashburton AGENTS for the Belfast Chemical Works, and will supply Superphosphate, Nitrophoaphate, Guano or Bone Dust, at Factory Rates, with rail charges added. For circulars, etc., apply to FRIEDIANDER BROS., 10 1974 Ashburton and Tinwald, Government Notice. The public trust office OF NEW ZEALAND, Atention is directed to the provisions of (he Acts establishing this Office, and to the advantages placed thereby within easy reach of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State offers to every per son I.—About to make his or her Will or Codicil. 2. —lntending to provide for Wife and Children or others by deed of Settlement. 3. Settling Property by way of Mar riage Settlement. 4. —Desiring to renounce the Trusts of Will, having been appointed Executor or Trustee under the same. 6.—Having acted as Trustee, Executor or Administrator, wishing to be relieved oi ohe burthen of Trustee hip or Adminis ration, the option of us ug the State ma tbinery, and gives an absolute guarantee against loss of funds by fraud, peculation, or'dishonesty. Rvery information may be obtained fwpx Or from ALEXANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch; R. p. HAMERTON, Public Trustee Wellington, 13th May, 1993



Masonic # & if** npHISTLE LODGE, No. 627, S.C. The Regular MONTHLY MEETING of the above will be held at the Masonic Hall, TO-MORROW (Thursday) EVEN ING (Jan. Bth), at 8 p.m. An official visit will be paid by the District Grand Lodge of Canterbury, S.C. Visiting brethren cordially invited. By order of the R.W.M. W. SPARROW, P.M. Secretary. Meetings. CHURCH, WILLOWBY Lecture, " YORKSHIRE EVANGELISTS,” By Mr James Wood, of St Albans, on THURSDAY, JANUARY Bxh, At 7 p in. No charge for admission. A collection wiil be taken i n i ehalf of the Sunday School Library.



Stock Sales. Bakaia Sales. WE be" to intimate to onr clients that for the future the SALES of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Bakaia the LAST THURSDAY in every month, NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY 7 1608 MATSON, COX & CO.



Tenders. TENDERS Wanted for PAINTING School and Schoolmaster’s House at Chertsey. Specifications can ba seen on applica tion to the Chairman of the Committee. Tenders to be sent in not later than January Bth, 1885, to H. CHILDS, Chairman Chertsey School I 6 Committee TENDERS are invited for ALTERA TIONS and ADDITIONS to Auction Rooms for Mr Alfred Harrison. Plans and specifications can be seen on ap plication to the undersigned, to whom tenders are to bo sent by noon on WED NESDAY, January, 13th inst. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 1 30 RICHARD BIRD. W N E D. TENDERS for Harvesting 58 acres of Crop at Winslow. For particulars apply to 0. Martin Winslow, to whom tenders must be addressed not later than I2th instant. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 1 9 Auctions. Messrs matson, cox & co, have received instructions from the Bailiff of the R.M. Court, to Sell by Public Auction, at TaltersaU’s, At 12 o’clock, ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 9th, 1885, 1 Grey HORSE 1 Tip DRAY, and SUNDRIES MATSON, COX & CO., 12 2388 Auctioneers. SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, JANUARY 10th. MR T. BULLOCK will Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, 2 Deerlng Twine BINDERS Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 1 21 Auctioneer. THURSDAY, JANURARY 16th, 1885. A NUMBER OP Town Sections, HINDS, To be Sold by F üblio Auction. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Robert Wilkin, Esq., to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, Burnett street, Ashburton, on Thursday January 17th, A number of BUILDING ALLOT • MENTS, In the Hinds Township, being Lots 6, 11, 20, 22, .23, 47, 49,50, 51, 62, well situated and containing from £ to £ acre. Inspection invited previous to sale. Will be sold on liberal terms of payment. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 12 2372 Auctioneer. THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1885. TO CAPITALISTS, SPECULATORS and others. IMPORTANT SALE OF PROPERTY IN TINWALD. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Executors of thn late Mr John Carter, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, Burnett street, Ashburton, on Thursday, January 17,1885 The undermentioned Sections, Together with BUILDINGS and OTHER IMPROVE MENTS THEREON, Namely, T.S. 43, Graham street, on which is erected a store and dwelling-house T.S. 62, corner of Archibald and Agnes streets (near the railway station), on which is erected a substantial grain stbre T.S. 73, opposite corner, on which is erected a butcher’s shop and dwell ing-house, stable, etc. T. S. 70, fronting McMurdo street, with bakery erected thereon T.S. 71, corner of Graham and McMurdo streets subject to lease T.S. 148, Thompson street, with cot tage thereOn T.S. 149, Thompson street, together with cottage s T.S. 151, corner of Graham and Thomp , sbn streets, together with duelling house. I The above Properties yyill be gold vqtfc out reserve, to close partnership accounts. I Terns at Side. Sqle at 1 o'clock. TrBULLOOK, ?350 Auctioneer.



Friedlander Bros. 1885 Friedlander Bros. are now showing NEW GOODS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT Suitable for the Season. NEW STYLES in Ladies’ and Children’s Hats and Bonnets i New Dolmans, Capes, and Fichus. Ladies' and Children's UNDERCLOTHING In Great Variety. A lot of Children’s Costumes very Cheap. A Splendid Assortment of ladies’ corsets, COMFORTABLE and EASY-FITTING. Infants' Robes and Pelisses in very Pretty Designs. THE DRESS DEPARTMENT Is thoroughly replete with the newest materials and colors, and the Dressmaking Department is under the Management of P&* MISS GREEN, of Dunedin. THE CLOTHING & MEN’S MERCERY DEPARTMENT is also well stocked with the Newest and Best Goods rocurable. Ties, Collars, Shirts, Braces, and Men’s Underclothing— a Magnificent Stock to select from. GROCERY & PROVISION DIPT. While OUR PRICES are LOWER than ANY other House in Town, we still MAINTAIN OUR REPUTATION for keeping the BEST ARTICLES in the Trade. We have just landed THIS SEASON’S SHIPMENT of Currants Raisins Sultanas Muscatels Jordan Almonds and Assorted Peels WINES & SPIRITS Of the Bes. Brands. * # * All orders carefully end promptly attended to. We have also just landed a splendid assortment of CROCKERY & GLASSWARE of every description. CUTLERY & PLATED GOODS in endless variety Friedlander Bros,, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON



The Standard Company. n PEOIAL NOTICE. O THE LIGHT-RUNNING STANDARD SEWING MACHINE. During December 15 Per Cent. Discount will be allowed to CASH PURCHASERS of these celebrated machines. The STANDARD has more improvements than all the other Sening Machines put together 1 Has always been the best and is now the cheapest. That it meets every require ment of a critical public is shown by its great popularity and in creasing sale throughout America, Euiope, Australia and New Zea land. AGENT FOR ASHBURTON— W. Maddem, HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton-' 1 Thos. Bullock. PROPERTIES, ETC., FOR SALE. FARMS ; 562 acres well watered, Longbeach, could be divided into smaller blocks if required 41 „ 2 perches, near Wheatstone Township, Longbeach 53 „ 3 roods 20 perches, near Hinds Railway station ; price, L 3 10s per acre; unimproved 118 „ near Dromore, unimproved 376 „ 1 rood 35 perches, improved, Longbeach, known as Barr’s farm 50 ~ unimproved, R.S. 32582, Waka nul SUBURBAN ; Lot 4, 15, 16, Alford Forest road „ 24, Alford Forest road, together with house TO LET; Office in Arcane Chambers FOR SALE: Shop and dwelling-house in M"*ore stroe* Two shops and dwelling-houses Section with comfortable dwelling-house, with verandah and bay window, Tre vorton 5-roomed dwelling-house, Treyorton 4-roomed house, together with section, Trevorton MISCELLANEOUS : Reapers and binders, by Wood and McCormick No 8 and 10 fencing wire Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. LET—Shop and Boarding house in the Triangle. Apply to T. BULLOCK. HO LET—Cottage on Graham’s Road, L Tinwald, lately in the occupation of t C. Bain. Also, House in Wasanul oad, Ashburton, lately in the occupation Mr R. Macleam. Apply to T. BULLOCK. IOR SALE—Five Acres—Magnificent building site, situated at the corner Middle and Allen roads, Allenton. rst-class land. Liberal terms. Apply to T. BULLOCK. nqR SALE on Liberal Terms or To I Let—lß6 acres, fenced, situated ar the Dromore Railway Station, lately the occupation of W. Dalgetly. For cticulata apply to ' T. BULLOCK O GRAZIER S, am prepared to receive offers for sing sheep over Mr Moir’s farm on the cham road. ’or particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. Q farmers " Grass Mower lor sale, cheap; also, McCormick wire binder. T. BULLOCK. 10R SALE, by private treaty, lots 38 and 33, Alford Forest road, close to i Ashburton Woollen Factory, contain ; about 1 acre, on which is erected a ge three-roomed dwelling-house and □-stalled stable. The ground is well tlvated and planted with fruit and est trees, and is securely fenced with e and picket fences. Bor particulars apply to 1 T. BULLOCK.



N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. The New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Company, Ld. CAPITAL £3,500,000. RESERVE FUND £220,000. THE PREMIER WOOL HOUSE OF THE WORLD. rpHE COMPANY’S TRANSACTIONS FoITtHE LAST SEASON WE AS FOLLOWS:- SHIPMENTS TO LONDON 72,721 BALES ~ SALES IN MELBOURNE 37,686 „ % „ SYDNEY 2,900 „ „ NEW ZEALAND 11.132 „ Or a total of Showing an increase of 15,263 Bales over the operations of ioo^-00. As the Wool Season 1884-5 is now approaching, wo would direct the attention of Wool Growers to the advantageous opportunities that the Company offers for the disposal of their Clips. Throughout the Season Periodical Auction Sales of Wool will be held in our WAREHOUSES, DURHAM STRBKJ CHUISTCHURCH, where special attention is given FOR THE EFFICIENT DISPLAY OF EVERY BALE, and all Lots on arrival will be valued and classed by Experts. . T „xir-.i,.-,*. _jii t,* FREE STORAGE on all Wool intended for sale locally, or for shipment to the London Market, will be given • any of our Stores, at ASHBURTON, CHERiSEY, or RAKAIA. Liiberal Cash Advances Will be made on all WOOL placed in our hands, either for Local Sale or Shipment to London FREE OP COMMISSION GROWERS are reminded that, as we act solely as Selling Brokers, they may rely upon their Consignments obtaining HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. Further particular, ou application to H & SEORETAN, Agout, Aahhorton J and to 9 1789 C. W. TURNER, Agent, Rakaia.



George Jameson. rpURNIP SEEDS. Greentop ABERDEEN Purpletop ~ Purpletop MAMMOTH Devonshire GREYSTONE Skirving SWEDES WHITE STONE, Etc. JUST LANDED. On SALE by GEORGE JAMESON, ll 2106 West street. Wool. Wool. Wool. SEASON 1884-85. ryE ARE PREPARED 10 MAKE ' LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, SHIPPED THROUGH US AND CONSIGNED TO MILES BROTHERS & CO,, LONDON. No Commission Charged on the Ad vance if the Wool is Offered at Auction here and not sold. MILES & CO., Cashel street and Hereford street, Christchurch. GEORGE JAMESON, 9 1696 Agent, Ashburton.



ndrew Orr. Great Slaughter of Boots! ANDREW ORR JJAS SECURED THE BALANCE OF A MANUFACTURER'S STOCK OF BOOTS, AMOUNTING TO NEARLY £BOO, AT HALF PRICE. THEY WILL BE OPEN FOR SALE ON SATURDAY MORNlttfe As to Price, Sizes, and Particulate. ee Friday evening’s Guardian. Opening Announcement. grand display OF PLAIN AND FANCY DRAPERY. A. C. PRICHAED (LATE OF MR ANDREW ORR), HAYING secured the Premises in EAST STREET lately occupied by Mr Wa Gavin, is now showing A Splendid Assortment of New Goods The following are a few special lines:— 20 dozen Women’s Black Kid Gloves, 2 fasteners, Is 60 New Sunshades, from Is lid, worth 5s Ladies’ Trimmed Hats, 2s lid Ladies’ Corsets, from Is 8d Strong Prints,' from 3d i 11-wove Flannel, ll£d Heavy Holland, s|d Tape Nets, Id Strong Towels, from 3£d Tickings, from 3id Strong Grey Calico, 2s 9d per doz Turkey Twill, BJd Linen Table Danmouth, 1s Boys’ Washing Saits for 3s 6d And all the requisites of a well appointed DRAPER’S STOCK. The above Stock has been selected with great care, and is the pick of THIS SEASON’S SHIPMENT, All New and Fresh Goods, And will be submitted for OaSH ORLY, at prices to suit the most limited means. COME EARLY and inspect this New Stock—where Elegance of Design, Latest Fashion, and a Marvel of Cheapness are combined. Note the address— A. C. PRICHARD, EAST STREET, NEXT MR CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. 11 2088 HBUR a “ Tempus Fugit R. MURRAY JNVITES inspection of his splendid stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, Etc., Etc. Special attention is requested for a magnificent line of ENGLISH SILVER LEVER HUNTERS (extra strong cases) at L 5 10a. 50 to choose from. Every Watch guaranteed of good quality, and warranted for three years. A choice and well-selected assortment of Gold and Silver Jewellery marked down 1 a low figure to ensure a speedy clearance, , New and Chaste Designs suitable for Christmas and New Year’s Gifts. ROB ER T MURR AY. WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Etc., BAST STREET. TO OQQI



Robert Alcorn, GENERAL MERCHANT. FOR Quality, Cheapness, and Fit In Men’s, Youths’, and' Boys’ Clothing and Boots of all sorts, go to R. ALCORN’S Corner Shop (attached to the Grocery, Ironmongery, Glass, and China Ware houses, where you will get everything of the best quality and at the lowest possible prices. TEA is my speciality ; —my 3s Tea is unequalled in Christchurch or Dunedin at the price, and unsurpassed at any price 589 d



Ashburton coal and fire wood depot, R. S~BEAN Has for Sale at Lowest Rates— COAL (Newcastle and Native). POSTS and RAILS, STAKES, WIRE,&c OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, OHICKWHEAT. Also, a first-class NEW EXPRESS with Reversible Seats. Terms, if desired. R. S. Bean, West street. 6 # 1147



JOINING & DEAWIHG-ROOM Suites inJVelvet, Tapestry, Repp, Damask, and Cretonnes, &c. In Workmanship and Quality these can not be surpassed in Canterbury. FIRST-CLASS WORKMEN Employed, thus guaranteeing strength and durability in every article turned out of their shop, J. M. & Co. having imported machin ery can execute orders in any design Cheaper than any other house Jin the trade. As new shipments are among them, large and extensive Stosks must be cleared at less than post. HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOR Good Second-Hand Furniture or Household Requisites. Furniture sold on Deferred Payments. Venetian Blinds Made t<* Order &c. Funerals Furnished in First-class Stylo, J. Meech & Co. EAST AND BURNETT STRE B.



Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, per cent, per annum for three mouths, and per cent, per annum if fixed tor 6 months or over. J WARD, Manager. Office : Area e Chambers, Burnet street Wool. Wool. WE have just completed arrangements with Messrs R. Wilkin and Co., whereby we are in a position to put far mers and others, who wish to try the CHRISTCHURCH MARKET, upon the best footing. NEXT WOOL SALE Will be held on FRIDAY, JANUARY 16th, 1885. The Wool is Carted free from Railway Station to Messrs Wilkin and Oc.’s store, and we are prepared to make liberal cash advances on Wool sent through us Free of Commission. FRIEDLANDER BROS. We are purchasers should farmers pre fer selling on the spot to sending to Christchurch. We can also supply Reapers and Bin ders of any make at Christchurch prices.



A. Harriaon. Alfred Harrison, i UOTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE \ AGENT. VEJJKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. AGENT for THe'IToRWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. _ TO LEASE—The following Town Sec tions suitable for business sites : T.S. 510, 609, 514, 497, 496, 456, 486, 462,433, 636, 421, 342. The above are in the estate of the late Hqn W. B. Rhodes, for which long leases on very easy terms can be arranged; many of them are very central and suited to any kind of business. Apply ALFRED HARRISON. Agecfe. THE JOHNSTON HARVESTER, with all improvements, £SO. On view at my yards. ALFRED HARRISON, Agent. i GRASS MOWER, nearly new and in perfect order. Cheap. ALFRED HARRISON FOR the Blood is the Life.—Clarke's world-famed blood mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, skin and blood diseases, and sores of all kinds, its effects are marvellous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in bottles 2s 0d and Us each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Bole B:oprietors, The Lincoln and Midland ounti«(i Drug Co,, Lincolß) I sglaud I If