Excommunication. I At a meeting of the Presbyterian Assembly of Victoria yesterday, a reso lution was adopted by 109 voles 1037, directing the Melbourne Presbytery to remove from the roll of membership of Scots Church all members of the Rev Mr Strong’s congregation.

TELEGRAMS.

[ru run assooiatiom. ) Shooting Case. Westport, To day. serious shooting esse occurred at Waimangacoa, ten mile* from here last evening. A party of colliers under the in fluence of liquor were attempting to get V into a house occupied by a woman named Ambrose, wherein there was a Frenchman named Peroh. A disturbance occurred, and aobaenncotly onejof the party named Thomas Smart went back to search for his mates. . Upon his knocking at the door it waa opened and a ahot was fired striking Smart Irfthe shoulder, and inflicting a bad though not dangerous wound. Peron is In custody. Electric Light. Dunedin, To-day, The Port Chalmers Dock was lighted with electric lignt last night. It waa only partially successful.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1885



Remember American |Co.’s Hop Bitters never does harm but good to the smrllest child a'ways and continually. See and read No matter what your feeling or ailments— Atneric n Co.’s Hop Bitters will do you good. Prone U and see That husband cf mine is three times the man he was before ne began using “Webs Health Kecewer.” Druggists. The IS.Z- Drug Co.. Gaaera Agents. 2 Wells’ “ Rough.on Corns.”— Ask fo Wells’ “Rough on Coras.” Quick relief complete, permanent cure. Corns, wart bunions. The N.Z. Drug '.Co.. Genera Agents* “ Rough on Rats.” —Clears out rats, mic. roaches, flies, ants, b*J-bugs, beetles, insects Skunks, jack rabbits, gophers. Druggists The N.Z. 1 > Co.. General Agents. i Now money is so scarce it behoves every one Aktobe on the alert and endeavor to make there twenty shillings go as far as possible. One glance at H. E. May and Co.’s advertise ment, which appears in our columns this even ing, should convince one and all that the pro prietors of The Hall, High street, Christ church, ate determined to do their part. The prices quoted for the various items are, we be lieve, lower than on any prev : ->us occasion, and should induce all buyers of Drap rv and Cloi h ingto giv*



hat is this disease that is COMING UPON US?



Like a thief at night it steals m upon us un a wares. 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 of sticky slime collects about the teeth. The appetite is po.r, There is a feeling a heavy load on the stomach: sometimes a faint albgone sensation at the pit of the stomach which food does not satisfy. The eyes are sunken, the hands and feet b come cold an d feel 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 feels tired a*l the while, and sleep does not seem to afford any rest. After a time becomes nervous, irritable, and gloomy, and Has evil foie odi gs. There is a giddines , a sort of whirling sensation in the head when risi n» upsuddenly. The bowels become cos live; the skin is dry and hot at times; tfce blood becomes thick and stagnant; the whites of the eyes become tinged with yellow, the urine is scanty and high-colored, depositing a sediment after standing. There is frequency a spitting up of the lood, sometimes with a taste, and sopnetimes with a sweetish daste; this'is f equen ly attended with palpita tion of the heart; the vision becomes impaired with spots before the eyes; there is a feeling of great prostration and weakness. All of these symptoms are in turn present. is thought bat neatly one-third of our population has this disease in some of its varied forms. It has been found that medical men have mistaken he nature of this disease. Some have treated t for a liver complaint, others for kidney disease, etc., etc., bm none of the various kinds of treatment have been attended with success, because the remedy should be such as to act harmoniously upon each one of these organs, and upon the stomach as well ; for in Dyspcpsia ffor this is ,really what the disease is) all of these organs paitake of this disease and require a remedy that will act upon all at the same time. SeigeTs Curative Syrup acts like a charm in this class of complaints, giving almost immediate relief. The following letters from chemists of standing in the community vhere they live show in what estimation the . rticle is held. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co.’s New Zealand Drug Co. (limited), Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, am) Auckland.



John Archer, Harthili, near Sheffield : ] an confidently recommend it to all who may be suffering fiom liver or stomach complaints, having the testimony of my customers, who have derived'great benefit from the Syrup and pills. The sale is increasing wonderfully. Geo. A. Webb, 141, York Street, Belfast:— X have sold a large quantity, and the parties have testified to its [being what you represent t. J. S. Metcalfe, 55, Highgate, Kendal:—l nave always great pleasure in recommending the Curative Syrup, for I have never known a in which rt has not relieved or cured, and I have sold many grosses. Robt G. Gould, 27, High Street, Andover: —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



Robt Lainc, Melksham :—I can well re- the Curative Syrup &em having proved its efficacy for indigestion myself. Friockheim, Arbroath, Forfarshire, Sept. *3, 1882. ■Dear Sir,—Last year I sent yon a letter re commending Mother Seigel’s Syrup. I have very much pleasure in still bearing testimony ?o k the very satislactoiy results ef the famed Syrup and Pjll*. Most patent medicines die but with me, but Moher Seigel’s has had a steady sale ever since 1 commenced, and is still in as great demand ,as when I first began to sell the medicine. The cures which h ve come nivW my notice are chiefly those of liver com plaint and general debility. A certain minister in my neighborhood sas tis the only thing which has benefited him ind restored him to his normal condition oa health after being unable tofMBCb * (BMf Biderable length of time. 1 cornu mention auo a great many other cases, but space would not allow. A near friend of mine, who is very much addicted to costiveness, or custipation, that Mother Seigel’s Pills are the only l«li« which suit his complaint. All other pills cause a reaction which is very annoying. Mother’s Seigel’s Pills do not leave a bad after effect. I have much pleasure in commending agai« to suffering humanity Mother Seigel’s medicines, which are no sham. _ If this letter is of any service you can publish it. Yours very truly, (Signed) William S. Glass, Chemist. A. J. White, Esq. Thomas Chapman. West Auckland:—l fine



Hop Bitters. Read it all. „„ IT MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE AMERICAN CO.’S HOP BITT RS ARB Thb-Pubest and Best Medicine Ever Made. * They are compounded irom Hops.fßuchu, Mandrake, and Dandelion. To clergymen, lawyers, literary men, laborers, ladies, and all those whose sedentary employments cause irregularities of the blood, stomach, bowels or kidneys, or who require an appetizer, tonic, and mild stimulant, these Bitters are’invalu able, being highly curative, tonic, and stimulating, without intoxicating. They give New I sind Vigor to the Aged and Infirm. Theoldest, best, most renowned, and j 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, blood purifier and life and health restoring agent on earth.



Do not suffer 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 purest and best medicine ever made, and no person or family should be without No matter what your 'feelings or symp tons are, or what the desease or ailment is, use American Co's Hop Bitters. Dont wait until you are sick, but if you only fe 1 bad or miserable, use the Bitters a once. It may save your life. Hundred have been saved by so doing, at a rifling cost. SEE TH \T THE NAME DR SOULE IS BLOWN IN EVERY NONE OTHER GENUINE



Public Notices. Lost. PAIR KNITTED HOSE from Show ____ Ground. Return to Mias Wood, Quill's Hotel. H 992 LOST OR MISLAID—a latter ad dressed Mr George Coe. Finder rewarded on leaving same at QuiU’« hotel. 1 984 M ISSING CHEQUES. iNo B 23910 for L 3 3a 6d, and B 2?91l for L2 13s 3d; dated 7ih .November, 1885; drawn bv Wiliiam Baxter in favor of Mr George thrice and Messrs Jones and Brad shaw respectively. Payment stopped at Union Bank, Ashburton. 11 9 '5 "VT'OTICE is hereby given that at the next meeting of the Licensing Com mittee for the Borough of Ashburton, to be held at the Courthouse. Ashburton, at 12 o’clock on MONDAY, the 7th day of December next, I, JOHN HENRY, o' Ashburton, Hotelkeeper, intend to apply to the said Committee to confirm the tem porary transfer of the License of the Ash burton Hotel from Mary Ann Woodley to me.. Dated this 12th day of November, 1885 J HN HENRY. E. G. Crisp, Solicitor. 11 987



AS H B RTON GOAL AND FIREWOOD DEPOT. R. S. Bean Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ash* burton that he still continue* to deliver NEWCASTLE. WESTPORT, AND BROOKFIELD COAL at lowest rates. Firewood, Post and Rails, Stakes, Etc., Potatoes Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Etc R. S. BEAN, g 419 West street.



DOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. ANNUAL ELECTION OF MAYOR. In pursuance of the Municipal Corpor* lions Act 1876, a»»d the Registration of Local Eleotiona Act 1876, I hereby give notice that tie ANNUAL ELECTION for MAYOR under the first mentioned Act will be held at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring square west, Ashbur ton, on WEDNESDAY, the 25t0 day of November instant. Nominations ii the form prescribed in the second schedule of the Regulations of Elections Act 1876, will be received at the Town Clerk’s Office till 12 o’clock noon on TUESDAY, the 17th day of November instant. A deposit of LlOmust accompany each nomination. CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, November 7, 1835 11 983



Wilhelm Zander Respectfully notifies the public of Ashburton and its vicinity that he HAS TAKEN OVER MR F. CLARK’S HAIRDRESSING, TOBACCO, AND FANCY GOODS BUSINESS, And will cany on the same on his own account. In addition to the well assorted stock I have just opened out a variety of Pjpbs, Scents, Brdshware, and Fancy Goods of Every Dbscsiphon, ALL DIRECT IMPORTED, Also, Cricketing and Lawn Tennis Material at greatly REDUCED PRICES. A trial solicited.—Ladies’ and Gentle men’s Hairdressing and Hair Work of every description made up on the shortest notice.—A Private Room for Ladies. — Monthly subscriptions now open. WILHELM ZANDER, Tobacconist, Hairdresser, and Fancy Goods Dealer, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 11 997



that the trade steadily increases. I sell more of your medicines than any other kind. N. Danoll, Clun, Salop:—All who buy it axe pleased, and recommend it. Jos..Balkwill, A.P.S., Kingsbridge:—The public seem to appreciate their great value. r A. Armstead, Market Street, Dalton-in Furness:—lt is needless lor me to say that your valuable medicines have great sale in this dis trict —greater than any other I know of, giving greatatisJaction, 15th August, 18S3. ■Dear Sir,—l write to tell you that Mr Hy I Hillier, of Vatesbury, 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; and declares Mother SeigeTs Syrup which he «>f Cram me has saved his life. Yoon truly, (Sighed) JS. Webb, *'" . . Cain. ffrWblte. 1 I



EXTRACT from New Zealand Gazette Bth October, 1835. CLAIMS UNDER FOREST TREES PLANTING ENCOURAGEMENT ACTS.



A, Harrison. Alfred Harrison, TO SUIT THE DEPRESSED TIMES, I am about to meet my farmer friends and others with a cheerful spirit, and shall Sell, at my Saturday Sales, at the follow ing RATES OP COMMISSION, until further notice : HORSES ) CATTLE > •) PIGS J /C 2 PER CENT. IMPLEMENTS, 5 PER CENT PRODUCE \ £ PER CENT, SUNDRIES / O Over £5 SALES, in ] PER CENT Town or > O or Country JAs may be arranged. land. ' FARMS, and'Y Town and I Q 1 PER CENT Subu rbanf 4)2 Properties,,/ VERY SHORTLY I shall be arranging a regular MONTHLY LAND SALE, and shall be glad to receive entries for the same AT ONCE LOANS.—Money to lend on Freehold Security, -TERM*.—Bills can be ar ranged for previous to any sale, otherwise terms will be cash ALFRED FI ABRISON, Auctioneer AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION EIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Rieka at Lowest Rates.



Auctions. CLEARING SALE, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19. WILLIAM HALL ZOUOH has been favored with injunctions from Mr George Yeel (who is leaving the colony) to sell by public aaction, at bis residence, Havelock street West, on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, The whole of his well-selected Household FURNITURE & EFFECTS, comprising One drawing-room .suite in cretonne, sideboard, dining table, one piano, dinner waggon, fender and irons, black and gold pier E.P. spoons and forks, lamps, cutlery, glassware, photographs, carpets, wasbstands sad ware, dressing tables, looking glasses, single and double bedsteads* Mauresses, blankets, counterpanes, chests of drawers, chairs. dinner service, and all kinds of kitchen utensils ; also, 1 capital side-saddle, with bridle, martingale, etc, all complete, and nearly new ; 1 gent’s saddle and bridle, etc; quantity of firewood, scaffolding, boards, garden and othe' tools, good laying fowls, etc. Sale at 1 o’clock Terms cash. 11 976 W. H ZOUCH, Auctioneer.



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



Saturday AUCTION Sales OF HORSES, CATTLE, PIGS, AND SUNDRIES, AT TATTERS ALL’S, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. Messrs matson, cox & 00. at tbe solicitation of several clients, Intimate to the Public That it is their intention to hold AUCTION SALES of the above EVERY SATURL 14 AT TWELVE O’CLOCK « vP



Opening Sale, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1885. Wo wish to notify to our Clients and the Publio that every attention will be paid to their inter eats, and Account Sales rendered with our USUAL PROMPTNESS. MATSON, COX & CO.



General Crown Lands Office, Wellington, stb 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 Crown Lands for the district in which plantations have been made, fore the 31st day of December next J. BALLAJNOB 10 873 Mlolatar of lands.



Australian mero antil^e UNION INSURANCE COMPANY. The only Company in Canterbury WHICH DID NOT RAISE RATES 33J PBB cent on Country Rises. We ABE TOT, AS WE HAVE BEEN FOB the fast three ykabs, accepting bisks AT 25 FEB CENT. OFF TARIFF. W. B. MOSS, Agent lor Ashburton District Ssptcmbsr 29,1886, % 616



Funeral Notice. jp UNE BA L NOTICE. The Friends of Mr John Irwin ore res pectfully informed that the Funeral of his late WIFE Mary will move from his resi dence. Fairfield S’arm. South Rakaia, at 2 o’clock TO-MORROW, 14th inst, for the Rakaia Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 11 994 Undertakers. Tenders. ANGITATA ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for 40 chains of road formation pear the Upper Ashburton Bridge. The specifications may be seen at the Ounrdian Office, or at Mr Dellow’s, May fio’d Tenoers to Va sent in on the 23rd. I DWAUU G. WBIGHT, Chairman. November 11, 1885. 11 986



COUNTY COUNCIL. Log Collars for 1886. TF-NDKRS are invited for the supply of 1,200 DOG COLLARS for 1886 Particulars to be seen at the City Conn nil Offices, Christchurch ; Otago Daily Times Office, Dunedin ; and County Coun cil uffices, Ashburton. Tenders will be received up to 11 a. m. on FRIDAY, 4th December, 1885 The lowest ur any tender not neces sarily accepted. By order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk, Ashburton County Council. Ashburton, November 11, 1885. 11 993 Meetings



mflE ANNIVERSARY I of the Loyal Tinwald Lodge of Oddfellows will be celebrated by A Ball (interspersed with Songs, e(c), on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26th, 1885, in Messrs Wilkin and Co’s shed, Tinwald. Tickets, 3s 6d. Lidies free, 11 993



'jIOWN HALL, ASHBURTON. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18. Grand Concert, IN AID OF TBE CONVENT SCHOOLS, Under the direction of Met SIDNEY WOLF, RA.M,, Programme in Saturday's istuel - Front ae*tß, 3a ; second seats, 2e. 11 991 o'



Public Notices. mHE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE J. Hcrte, Prince Will travel the Wakanui, Longbeaoh, and Ashburton Forks districts, and will stand at Netherby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) on Saturdays. For further particulars and terms apply to Groom in charge, or GEORGE POCOOK, 10 817 Proprietor. VfO UNT HUT T ROAD BOARD DISTRICT. I hereby give notice that, in accord ance with Section No 94 of the Public Works Act, 1882, the Mount Huit Road Board intend to close certain roads in their district, and that plans, showing the proposed alterations, are open for public inspection at the Road Board office, Metbven. JULIAN JACKSON, 10 884 Chairman.



w INSLOW-TIN W AL \j iUUES, FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 18S6. Grand Race Ball, To be held in the GRAIN SHED, TIN WALD. Double tickets, sa. 0. JEPHSON, Hon See.



Thos. Bullock. FOR SALE—Cambridge Roller, price £B. T. BULLOCK. OATS —Quantity Feed Oats for sale. Sample can be seen at the Arcade. T. HPLLOCK. mo LET —Allenton House, containing I 9 rooms, together with about 10 acres of land, pleasantly situated opnosite the Racecourse. Apply to T. Bollock LOW PRICED LAND.—IOO acres being R.S. numbered 32,944, about 3 miles from the Tinwald Saleyards, to lot on the following terms, viz.:—First year, Is 9d per acre ; second year, 2s per acre ; third year, 2s 6d per do.; with a purchasing clause, if desired, at L2 6s pe: acre. This would bo very suitable for a paddock for persons bringing stock for sale. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE- A Bargain—Town Section 447, Burnett street, with 4 roomed Cottage thereon, centrally situated, being only two sections from the old Borough Council Chambers. Price, only Liberal terms. For particulars apply to T. BOLLOCK FOR SALE, by order of the Mortga ges—7'own section 536, Peter street, on which is erected a large wo-story building, occupied by Mr Savage as shop and dwelling house. There is also s stable and other buildings erected thereon. This property must be sold. Term liberal. Apply to T BULLOCK



Revised list of properties For Sale and to Let, etc. SUBURBAN. Lot 86. North-west Town Belt, con taining 1 acre, capital site for a private residence Lots 94, 95, 96, fronting the Wakanni road, good site for a house Lots 62 63, corner of Wakanni road and Town Belt Lot 22, containing $-acre, with five roomed house, Alford Forest road Lots 42, 43, 44, 62, 63, together with house, Allenton, near the Woollen Factory TOWN PROPERTIES. 777, Corner of Cox and William street 778, Adjoining fronting Cox street. 636, Peter street, with dwelling-house and blacksmith’s shop. 545, 554, 556, To lot only, at a nomi nal rental. 118, 119, Moore street west



Henry Zander, J BEG to draw the attention of shearers and others to my EXTENSIVE STOCK OF SHEARING MATERIALS Just Landed, ex Arawa, WHICH WILL BE SOLD AT LOWEST PRICES. SHEEP SHEARS SHnEP SHEARS All toe Favorite Brands. Ward and Payne’s Noa. 38 and 38 AS Ward and Payne’s Nos. 79 and 79 AS Bourgon and Balls’ Nos. 11A and 884. TURKEY & WASHITA OILSTONES Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. Ground and Lump Raddle Lampblack, etc. WOOLPACKS. WOOL PACKS.



I am now Belling Full Weights BELOW CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, And guarantee them to be of the best quality. TURNIP SEEDS. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT—Just to Hand :—Greentop Yellow Purpletop Yellow Purpletop Mammoth 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. 1 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, tbo numerous to mention I pay special attention to the WINE AND SPIRIT DEPARTMENT and can supply the trade as well as prl vate families with the best brands only of Brandies, Whiskies Rum, Gin Rich Australian Wines Champagne, Claret . Also, Bottled Ales and Stout (im ported direct from the most noted English Bottlers) The celebrated Eantrowiez Stomach Bitters, so highly recommended by medical men, and surpassing all other Bitters- always on hand.



Orders from the country will be promptly attended to, special arrange ments having been made for the quick despatch of Goods to any locality desired. A trial solicited. Henry Zander, MERCHANT & IMPORTER, Etc Fbibdlandbes’ Buildings, ' shbubton. AGENT —Imperial Fire Insurance Co. ~ N.Z, Accident Insurance Co.



TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. ARE PURCHASERS OF Wheat Oats Barley Rye Grass AND OTHER PRODUCE, FOR WHICH WE ARE PREPARED | TO GIVE HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. Wo olpcks (FULL SIZE) Corns acks TO ARRIVE



TIN WALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three roomed honse thereon Lots 356, 359, 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 house at Trevorton Four-roomed house, Graham’s road Tinwald Shop and boarding-house in Triangle Oottage at Hampstead, rent 4s per week Shop and dwelling in Aloore street. I2s 6d per week—commodious hoarding house to let at the above rental M.' OELLANEOUS: FOR SALE. Eight-horse pa set portable engine, chea Spring carts, new Ploughs, harrows Second-hand Drays Thomas Bullock -4RO E. 8H BURTON



F nedlander Bros.



Business Notices. Support Local Industry. £743 WORTH OF THE KAIAP I EXHIBIT, £743 (The pick of their Stock), As will be shown to-morrow at the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association Show, having been purchased by Andrew Ork at a great reduction will be OPEN FOR SALE AT HIS PREMISES, E AST STREET. FROM SATURDAY MORNING. Orders may be given on the Show ground to the young man in charge. 84 Pair Men’s Trousers at lls 91. Men’s Suits, from 455. Boys’ Suits, 12a 61 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, East Street Must clear the whole of his NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY - BEFORE JANUARY Ist.



Prior to making extensive alterat' ■ to effect this with certainty sweeping red 'll Goods must be turned into Cash fort The following quotations clearly indict Turkish Towels 4JI. reduced from 7J 1 Huckaback Towel* 2d, reduced from 6d flood Pattern Prints 2d, redunid from 4 Superior Prims 4Jd, reduced from 7id Flax Shirting 3£ *, reduced from t Union Shirting 6d, reduced from lid R 1 ate and Black Selicia 2 Jd,former price 4£d Loi Children’s Sun Hats 6d, former price Is 6d Lot Children’s Bonnets 9d, former price



. General Clearance must bo made, and actions in prices have b.en submitted to (h with.



la lid Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Hats 4s 6d, former price 12s 6d Ladies’ Handsomely trimmed Bonn«ts 7s 6d, former price 25s Heavy Forfar 4£d, f irmer price 8d White Twilled Calico 4-Jd, reduced from 7d Scoured Grey Calico 3s lid per doz re duced from 5s Handsome Lace Curtains 2s 9d, reduced from 4s 6d Ladies’ Corsets Is 3d, reduced from 2s 3d Zephyr Ginghams former price ll£d Fancy Dress Materials Superior Dress Materials 6£d, former price 10^d Ladies’ Cotton Hose 4d, former price 7sd Ladies' Plain Chemises Is, reduced from !s lid Ladies’ Handsomely trimmed Chemises Is 6d, reduced from 2s lid Ladies’ Plain Nightdresses Is 2d, reduced from 2s



;ate my intention to realise : Ladies’ handsomely t> 'tnmed Nightdrebsen 1 lid. reduced from 3» 6d Lad et*’ plain tucked Drawers !?•, reduced from Is lid Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Drawers 1' 6d, reduced from 2s 6d CLOTHING Men’s Cotton Drawers IOJd, astounding value Men’s Merino Drawers la 9d, excellent quality Men’s Cotton Undershirts 10£d, cannot be equalled i-oys’ Summer Tweed suits 2s lid, for mer price 6 6d Men’s White Shir's fro 2s 6d to 3» lid Men’s Regat'a Shirts frun 2s 6d to 3s 6d Men’s good Felt Hats from 2s 3d to 3> 6d Men’s Roslyn Tweed Suits 42 6d, reduced from 70s Men’s Korlyn Tweed Trousers 13a 6d f j r-duced from 2ls Men’s Heavy I’weed Trousers 6s lid, re duced from 10a 6d Men’s Heavy Cotton Sot 3Jd, 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.



THE SALE IS A GENUINE ONE. Note the address A. C PRICHARD, EAST STREET, (next Mr Cambridge, Chemist. TO MEET THE TIMES. AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER WATCH, With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4s, Warranted Wt -'ThwKW'M Vs 3 /■ ,y<^. loS AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER WATCH, With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4s, Warranted It. 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 io stock a magnificent assortment of watches 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, ASHBURTON.



GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS. GEORGS JaMESON, West street, Ashburton, has for Sale—Rye Grass, Cocksfoot, Timothy, Red and Whitt Clover; Alsyke, Cow Grass; also. Carrot and Ma 1 " gold Seeds. For Purity, Vitality, and Superior Quality, the ah* can be strongly recommended.



SANTERBURY rt* W:. i\ r-J r* U tv/ fev » i!JM liefed iisliiffl _ r Establish ed 1859 Capital t 1.Q00.00* T H Bi PREMIER COLONIAL OOMPaN FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. T, ASHBURTON. 24



J. Ballantyne & Co’s SPACIOUS NEW WAREHOUSE IS NOW OPEN With an Elegant Stock of NEW SUMMER DRAPERY, Bought in the Home markets on the most favorable terms from the manu facturers, and to be sold at prices that must Defy Competition. THE GENTS’ DEPARTMENT Is now Removed to that part of the Premises East of the New Building, next Sandstein’s, and comprises a grand assortment of Men’s and Boys’ Clothing and Hats (own manufacture), Men’s Mercery, &c. The Public are cordially invited to view the Premises and Stock. One Shilling off every Pound Cash Discount, DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Established 1864 9 669



ASHBURTON TWEEDS. Craighead and Co., TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS. From 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 'I own and County with SUITS MADE PROM TWEEDS, MANUFACTURED by THEMSELVES ORAIOHE aD AND CO., Ashburton.



Parcels txprea \TEW ZEALAND EXPRESS IN COMPANY. Reduced rates for freight to Ashburton Parcels, etc., from Christchurch jor Danedia delivered at address in Ashbor* ton at the following fixed rates. Through daily : and at slight increase for heavier weights. No extra charge for two or more parcel, for one consignee if from one consigner or for parcels charged rate and a haL * under the railway tariff if received it time for goods despatch. Receiving offices—Christchurch : Bad ford Row. Ddnedin: 7, Manse street. Parcels, eta, forwarded through and delivered at any address in the world. Rates and all information on applies' tion to F. McF \RLANE, Agent New Zealand Express, Ashburton. 48., To Let and For Sale. _ __ SALK— Turnip Drill, by Booth IT and Macdonald, together with manure distributor. T. BULLOCK itO LET—A comfortable House in Cameron street west. —Apply to J- Moison. 10 925 tr 110 LET—Shop and Dwelling house in East street, adjoining our premises, and at present occupied by Mr H. O. eg *ra, Draper. —Skaiy Bros 10 845



HOUSE TO LET & v a low rental near the Borough Council Chambers, Burnet street. T. BULLOCK P O R SALE. R.S. 25503, containing 200 acres, near Mr Denahire’s property, Wakanui Road District. Very liberal terms of pay merit T. BULLOCK. For s a l sl BONE DU~T, Why buy evil-smelling concoctions when v u can buy the pure article at Mayo's Manufactory ? Griers left at H. Zander's or by post promptly attended to. F. T. MATO, Hampstead Manure Factory, 9 556 Ashburton. Farms to iet with covenant TO PURCHASE. 664 Acres near Dromore, lately occupied by Mr R. Kemp 640 Acres near Gould and Cameron’s LOW RE .MTS. 10 690 MATSON, COX & CO. rjV> LET, —That most desirable Farm JL situate at Tinwald, known as “ New Grove Farm,” the property of Mr James S. Houston, and containing 127 acres, together with well built Dwelling-house of six rooms, with orchard, outbuildings, and every convenience. The paddocks are all in English grass, and well fenced I and watered. The above is to let in con sequence of Mr Houston’s removal to his Winchmore firm. For particulars, apply to Mr Geo. Jameson, or to Mr Houston, on the property. 8 398 Potatoes. " |1 O R SAL BLUB DERWENT POTATOES; GEORGE JAMESON, 6 66 Ashburton. P A Jtl M T O L E 3)2 CUA ACRES of good Land, nearly all laid down with i nyl th grasses, with four-roomed Col* tage, Stable, eta The land is well-watered, fenced and subdivided; there is a Government school within half a mile of the property. GEORGE JAMESON, 6 61 Ashburton AIRST. - CLASS AGRICULTURAL ' LAND.



The undersigned been favored with instructions from The New Zealand Mortgage and Investment Association, Limits i, to offer FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY. About 11,000 acres of rich agricultural land, forming th* unsold portion .of the Waicola Estate, b.iuated about 36 miles north-west of Invercargill, and intersected by the Otantan and Night caps railway The land now offered has just been surveyed and subdivided into Farms, run ning from 160 to 500 acres, sizes which should render them convenient for aff claseaa. A considerable extent of the property has been drained, 30 miles ot ditching having been completed. It la not felt necessary to give any detailed de scription of the character of the land, aa the Association would prefer that parties ah old go and see and judge for them selves Tne object is to secure and koate no the property good practical farmers for which purpose the following specie terms are offered, viz:— Five years lease at a rental of fta) five shillings per acre per annum, with an optional purchasing clante of L 7 per acre; lease tenable for a further terms of fire years at a rental say of five par cent on the purchase money. For fall particular! and all further information apply to CAMERON, LITTLE & CO„ 8 146 Manchester Street, Christohntoh FRIEDLANDBR BROS., Agents to the Assocfeat w» HAVINti purchased the Asphalting Plant and Business formerly carried on by Mr James Bradley, I am in a posi tion to execute any orders 1 may be favored with. All asphalt work guaranteed. Ranges taken ont and re-set in the be* possible manner. Jobbing work in gene ral done. J Crum, OPPOSITE CONVENT, Wakanni Road. .. eders may be left with Mr J. G. Duncan, Old New Zealand Bank. 10 799



obT Rouser. rpHB Thoroughbred Hone ROUSER, L will stand in Ashburton this season. By Messenger ont of Kate O’Shane, Messenger, bred in N.S. W. by Mr W, Town, by Bottler out of Ludia (sea N.S. W. Stud Book). Kate O’Shann, by C’aledcn (imported from Ireland) ont of Luia by Emigrant ont of Maggie (see N.Z. Stud Book). HOUSER is a beautiful dappled grey of immense power and substance. While showing lots of quality he is fit to carry 18.<t to hounds. ROtJsER has proved himself fast, stout and a magnificent fencer, hut while undergoing a prepara tion for ifae Grand National, met with an acc.den* which necessitated throwing hint out of work for a time. Terms—L3los; gossan teed, L 5 6s. For further particulars apply L. MARKET*.. |OBQO PvopHttor, Nciherhy feodf'