CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for th opinions expressed by our correspondent*.

A NEW “BLIGHT."

TO THE EDITOR. gjE,—ln this eveniugs’s issue of the Guardian you mention that “ some branches broken from a red currant buab, covered wi'h a roost curious species of blight,” were brought to your rffi o You describe it “ in the form of bright chocolate-colored excrescences like herds or tiny sheds, osch of which contains an insect.” As the caterpidar or grub of several smiil spaces of moths effect current bushes in this manner, and known to British entomo’ogists as “ current borers" it will, no doubt, ptoTe to be one of them. They were first noticed in New Zealand about nine years ago, having previously been introduced with currant Lushes from England, but do not appear to have made much pro gress. They affect the bushes in different ways, some living beneath the outer bark forming the excrescences you describe, while others devote themselves to the inner pith, and sometimes bore to the tips of the sheets The latter species is the most destructive, and also occurs in this district, occasionally killing a few branches only, of the bush, and leaving the others Intact The liny caterpillars form the email polished warts oq the bark of theenrrant withtheirsecretion, just as an insect forms the well-known o«k apples on the leaves of the English oak The only remedy I am able to “ pro scribe,” snd the only one I ever saw adopted, is to root out an * burn the affected bush as soon as possible, replac ing it when convenient w : th a healthy young one.—l am, etc., W. W. Smith East Belt, December 7.

POVERTY BAY.

The Government, says th? Poverty Pay Herald, have under consideration the changing of the name “ Poverty Bay,’ bo Inappropriately bestowed by Captain Cook upon this district. Captain Cook may have had very good reasons for the designation, on the score of not being able to obtain firewood »ad wa f er; but residents have for more reason for desiring a change, as these necessaries are not now so scarce a thev were at the time of Cook s call ‘‘Poverty Bay” has an ominous sound, •nd is » libel on the district so f» tide in its resources. The very name has had a good deal to do with regarding the pro gress of the bay, for it haa been the means of deterring mffny outaida people from settling amongst us. . This may seem strange, but nevertheless it is a fact that many times has it been said by outside people the very affix carries with r poverty and starvation. Of coarce those who have already thrown in the*r lot with ns know that the name does not in any way affect the fertility of the district, ba it i* with others who know nothing about ont riches that the word “poverty” carries with it a deterrent effect. The application is made under the 12th section of the Land Act, 1885, which gives the Governor power to a ter the name of any district, end it is to be hoped a mote appropriate affix will be made shoitly.

A GOLDEN WEDDING.

The Oamaru Mail, of Saturday has the following;—The celebration of poldenwed dings bids fair to become a very comtnoo events, Last week we chronicled one event of the kind, yesterday a second took piece, and we hear a third will be held next week. The happy cou; le who yes terday completed the fiftieth year of their wedded life ' are Mr and Mrs James Hendeison, Coquet-stceet, who have been resident in this district for nearly 13 years and are surrounded by a very numerous family and a large circle of friends. Mr Henderson Is 72 years cf age, bat those -who saw him - Lifting it merrily in a Highland reel last night, as live'y as a kitten, would believe him to be a much younger man. Mrs Henderson is 70 years of age, and, except that she suffers from cbenmatiem, iaspparently hale and beany. They have five sons, and seven daughters, all living and in health, so far os is known. They have also 58 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, two of the latter being present at last night’s festivities. With the exception of the eldest son and bis family, who are in England, the whole of these 74 descendants are in New Zea land, and over one-half of the number assisted In the celebration of the memor able event. In the afternoon there was a re-union of the grandchildren in the Oddfellows’ Hall, where the Rev Mr Spence, In the absence of the Bev A. B. Todd, conducted religious observances ■nltable to the occasion, in the evening fully 100 relatives and friends partook of an excellent supper in the same hall, and thereafter a pleasant night was spent in congratulatory addresses, appropriate songs, and dancing.

A FRIGHTFUL AFFAIR.

The fol’owing horrible story 1« reported in an Italian paper. This ivc'dant cc eorred at S. Giovanni a Teducoi*', a town near Naples. A poor mad woman, falsely believed to have hydrophobia, was followed in the streets by a mob latent on killing her. Especially one man repeatedly took pp a big stone with both hands and threw it at her. TJie unhappy creature fell ander the blowt, rising only to fall again. The crowd was Inspired by the brutal fury bo easily propagated in a mob when it believes itself just’fied in executing 6Dternary justice on some miserable cres tnre—a fury that is only increased at the sight of blood. There was actual rivalry as to who should give tbe murderous final blow. Women threw stones, chairs, what ever came first to hand. Strong young men struck at the poor maniac with thick Sticks. Weak and dizzy with pain, the unfortunate creature crawled along, her hair dishevelled, her face covered with blood and dirt. In this state she reached the house of the head-policeman, who stood regarding the scene with c-cssed arms from the caoeeway, surrounded, by |i'b subordinates. The mob now proceeded to bind her In fact, asi p knot was made in a rope, and parsed round her neck, and aie was 'thus dragged along the ‘ground Into a courtyard, her head striking the pavement repeatedly. Then her feet were tied with another rope, and her bauds with a thin string. Put the owner of the courtyard drove her out again, npon which the mob fastened her by the rope round her neck to a ring on the closed door, and by tbe rope round her feet to a post opposite Now she was safe, and the mob began to mock her, having no longer any fear. At every movement of her fcedy tbe slip-knot tightened 1 S imeone, rather more humane than his fellows, relieved her of this’ lope, on which she fell to the ground, striking her head against the edge of the causeway. Finally |t entered the bead < f the chief policeman to send the mad woman to the asylum ; ttnd after an'‘hour’s delay, there arrived one of the wooden boxes need to transport the corpses It wss, of course, destitute of aU that was necessary to transport a living, and, above all a wounded, person. Into this box or coffin the unhappy lunatic wss dragged by the hair, the cover was placed Over her, and she was carried fifif 5 wfrjlp for - spins I%® wer ? heard dull tfitfds as her limbs struggling in delirium, Strpck {the sides of the wooden box. The pnhsppy wpmsn bad become insane because her husband a mason, fall from a sC*foldin£ and waa killed on tbe spot.

MUNICIPAL LOAN

[REUTER'S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT J (Received December 8, II 30 a m.) London, December 7. Tenders for the Newcastle (New South Wales municipal loan at 50 per cent, were opened to-day. The total amount offered was found to be ,£48,000. Tenders at £IOB 10s 6d will receive 8 per cent allotment, above that in full.

THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS.

fREUTER'S TELEGR 4MS— COPYRIGHT. 1 (Received December 8. 11 30 a.m ) New York, December 7- The President’s annual message to Congress expresses regret at the actions of the Canadian officials with regard to the Fishery question, which action imperiled the friendly relations between the United States and Canada. A hope is expressed that during the present session negotiations with Eng land would result in a satisfactory settlement of dispute. The message is confident that an understanding will be arrived at with Germany and England which will secure the neutrality 6f Samoa. Alluding to the excess revenue now being realised, the President recommends the re-adjustment of tax ation but would not change the present fiscal policy and would continue to collect the chief revenue by import dues. The message urged the suspen sion of silver coinage and alludes to the significant increase in gold export. (Received Deo. 8, 1.15 p m ) In a report to the Congress the Hon David Manning, Secretary to the Treasury, recommends the removal of the import duties on wool and a reduc tion of those on woollen goods.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

Tempora’y Insanity. Auckland, December 8. At the inquest on ■' heodore Behrens, who shot himself on Monday morning, the evidence showed that the deceased became dispirited after worki ig on the Government relief works, ai d said he would leave the country at once. A ver dict cf “temporary insanity" was re turned. Presbyterian Missions. At a meeting last night in connect on with the Pre-byterian C.ty Mission, the report showed a debin balavco of about £7O It was resolved to make a specia effort to raise funds and continue a mis sionary, who la do‘ng good work. An Unsafe Reservo'r. The wall of the new reservoir at Pon sofcby has been found to be uusecure, a large crack having been discovered in the north front. It is fortunate the break happened before the reservoir wrs filled with water. A special meeting of the council is befog heid to-Jay to consider the mitter. Supreme Court b»AriK.B December 8 In the Supreme Cou i Frederick Hill, Post Office C e k, who plea ted guilty yesterday to seven charges of shoaling letters, was brought. up f.-r sentence to day. The Chief Justice traded the first indidmenis as a first rfiVnce under 'he Probation Ac ; , the prisoner t 1 bound ir pol CJ surveillance fir two years. On the other six churges prisoner was ordered to find security in £ LOi) to come up for sentence vben called on. Bobert Mitchell, for feeing two orders for payment of teu shillings, was sentencod lo 18 months.

Auckland Cartridge?. Kaikodra. December 8. c: mith, of the local police force, met with an accident while using Auckland made ammunition et Rifle piactice. The c>rtTidge, bursting, was blown out of the breech, which was twisted considerably, and was projecting backwards, striking him on the left eye and partially stunning him. Several cartridges examined show very faulty construction. Fined. Wellington, December 8. At tbe Magistrate’s Court to-day a pawnbroker's assistant was fined £5 and costs for sccepting goods in pawn from a lad under 14. Burglary. Christchurch, December 8. Last night James Mills’ tailor’s shop Colomobo street, was broken Into and clothes valued at £25 taken. The burglar evidently entered through the window. Order Countermanded. The Orders Issued to Lieutenant Andrew to proceed to England and thence to the Essex regiment In Egypt, have been countermanded and it is expected he will be ordered to India The Probation Act. Intekoakgill, December 8. At tbe Supreme Court this morning, E H. Dale, who yesterday pleaded guilty to four charges of stealing post letters, was brought up for sentti ce Counsel asked if an appHcitu n under tbe Proba tion Ac! could be entertained, but Judge Willi-ms said it was quite out of the ques tion and it would never do if the public got it into their heads that the Act gave men license t - sin once, rnd that, because of previous good character, wiih compara live impunity. Evidence as to previous good character was given by the Chief Postmaster and others Dale was sen tenced to two years hard labor on each charge, the sentences to take effset con currently.

THE REVENUE RETURNS.

(N. Z. Times ) Hitherto some hopes have been enfe~- tained that there would be a rcovory In the Customs and Railway revenue during the latter half of the current financial year, and that some of the heavy deficit exhibited by the first half would thus be wiped off Unfortunately tbe prospects of this hope being realizsd seem th grow fainter and fainter. Instead of fiscal matters Improving they have gone steadily from bad to worse, and the latest report is the worst of all. It Is startling Ip find a month’s Customs falling short of “ figures.” Yet last month’s re ceipts only amounted In round numbers to £89,400, and for the first eight months of the official year the return is under £852, 000, whereas it ought to have been £940,000 at the proportionate rate of the Treasurer’s estimate. At this rate the year’s Customs would bring in less than £1,280,000 instead of £1,410 000, repres enting a deficiency of over £130,0D0. This is a very awkward state of affairs, and it must be confessed that, so far, there seems no valid ground for entertaining any hope that this de3oienp|t in Customs will be averted. In these circumstances the necessity for stringent ntrenchmem in ex penditure becomes of p*ramout,t Impor tance, and some definite move in that direction cannot be much longer delayed without grave risk of disas er.

THE ASHBURTON &UARDIAN, WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 8, 1886



LOST op iloncjay night, November 29th. oh Alford Forest Road, oetweeo Old Men’s Horae and Dijjby s, 4 Saddle and Bridle. Anyone returning thp same to Steel’s Store -will be rewarded. nm



Taka all in all. Take all the Kidney and i 'ver Medicines, — Tai o all the Blood purifiers, —Take all the Eheumatio remedies, —Tika all the Dyspepsia and indigestion cures, —Take all the Ague, Fever, and t.i lous specifics, —Take all the Brain and jNh-rve force revivers, —Take all the Great health restorer* In short, take ail the beat qualities of ' all these and (ho - best Qualities of ail the best meloii.ea In the world, and yon will find that —Bop Bitters hive the bent cursive qualities and powers of all- concentrated in tit cm, And that they wiil cure when any or I all of singly or — combined. Fai : !!!! tho;iiiij.li trial will give posi ire p oof of this.



Hardened Liver. Fivti years cgo I broke down with kid ney and liver c mplaiut and rheum t sm. S’inoe tlmn 1 hive boeji uuahle to be about at all. My liver became hard like wcod ; my limbs were puffed up and filled with water; All the best physicians agreed that noth ing could cure me. I resolved to try Hop Bitters ; I have used seven bottles ; the hardness has all gone from my liver, the swelling from my limbs, and It has worked a miracle in mj? cace ; otherwise I would hiv* been now in mygr.-vc. J. w. Mont-T, Buffalo, Oot. I,ISBI Poverty and Suffering. "I was dragged down with debt, poverty and sufiering for years, caused by a sick family and large bills for doctoring. I was completely discouraged, until one year ago, by the advice of my pastor, I com-. mcnced using Hop Bitters, and in one month wo were all well, and none of us have seen a sick day since, and I want to eay to all poor men, you can keep your families well a year with Hop Bitters for less than one doctor’s visit will cost. I know it.” A Workinoihan. Prosecute the Swindlers!! If when you call tor American Hop Bitters (.w green twig of Flops on the white label and Dr Soule’s name blown in the bott'e), the vendor hands out anything but American Hop Bitters refuse it and shun the vendor as you would a viper; and if ho has taken your money for angthing else indict him for the fraud and sue him for damages for the swindle, and we will pay you liberally for the convic tion.



Public Notices- MUSIC. MKS A . C. CLARIDGE is prepared to receive PUPILS for PIANOFORTE and ORGAN Terms on Application Cox street, Ashburton. s<>Gß CAUTION TO POACHERS. IN consequence of so much Poaching of Trout from tlio Creeks I hereby give n Rice that anyone found to doing will bo prosecuted ; and further, that a reward of £2O will be paid to any person who will giv© such information as shall lead to the conviction of such offenders. DONALD McLEAN, 11 **36 Lagtphor. PUBLIC HOLIDAY. ASHBURTON RACES. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9th & 10th.



fipHE Burgesses are respectfully re j| quested to close their places of business Irom 12 noon on the above days. R. TRIED LANDER, Mayor, BiKK HOLIDAY. PURSUANT to “ The Banks and Bankers' Act, Amendment Act, 1882,” THURSDAY, the 9th day of December, IPB6, is horebv appointed as a SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY at the offices of the undermentioned Banka at Ashburton and Rakala : The Union Bank of Australia, Limited, Joseph Palmer, Chief Officer, The Bank of Australasia, Join Sawers, Acting Inspector. The Bank of New Z*aland, D. L. Mn r doch, General Manager. WHITE, CAYGILL, & CO., BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, J. W. WHITE, Notary Public. NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, Messrs White and o. (White Smithson, and Raymond), of Timaru, and John A. Oayoill, of Ash burton, have this day entered Into Partnership as Barristers and Solicitors, at Ashburton, under the style of “White, Oaygill and Co.” Mr J. W. White, will attend the sittings of the Courts at Ash nrton.



WHITE & CO.. JOHN A. OAYQILL. Money to lend in any sums on approved freehold security. Offices : Bul’ock'a Arcade 10*803 NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. ASHBURTON RACES, 9th and 10th DECEMBER SATDRD \Y Return Ticko's to Aehbur ton will be issued at Christchurch, Timaru, and intermediate stations on the 9th and 10th December, available for return up to 13th inclusive. Trains from and to Ashburton will stop at the Sa'eyards Siding (opposite the Racecourse) on the 9th and 10th to take up or set down passengers. Fares : Ashburton to Saleyarda Siding and back :—First-class, 6d ; second Class, available for day of issue only By order.



BLANOARD’S lODINE OF IRON PILLB. * PPROVED by the Academy of Medicine 0 f Pari?, are specially recommecded by the Medical Celebrities of the World for Scrofula (Tumors, King’s Evil, etc), the early siaires of Consumption, Constitutional Weak ness, Poorneßß of Blood, and for stimulating and regulating its periodic course. None genuine unless signed “ Blaucard, 40, rue Bona part ■. Paris.” Sold by Druggists and Chemists throughout the Colonies. FAYARD AND BLAYN PAPER. SIXTY years of great success proclaim itq superiority ii, tue treatment of Violent Colds, Irritation of the C o-t, Aching, Sprains, Sprains, Sores, Sca’ds. Corns, Bunions, Soft Corns, etc. This medicine, the property of which has been established more than half a century by thousands of cures, is of an invalu able use in many inflammatory diseases against which there are not many effi aclons remedies, and is therefore justly considered by a great number of our most eminent physicians the I most active and least irritating agent in- (he | above afiVctibns. In orfler to avoid counterfeiting, Messrs Fayard and Blayn’s signature ii&a t* be required on eyery yol) of paper and on the hoi. WhoKgale SQ, Bue Saint-Merpi, Buna (France), and sold by all Chemists in the Qolonie«i



! ASHBURTON CHEESE AND BUTTER FACTORY COMPANY, LIMITED, I HEREBY call a GENERAL MEETING of the Shareholders of the above Company, to bo held at the Arcade Chambers, Burnett street, Ash burton, on THURSDAY, the 23rd day of December. 188 G, at 2 o’clock in tbe after noon, for the purpose of receiving an account prepared by mo showing the manner in which the winding-up of the Company has been conducted, and (he property of the Company disposed of. and hearing any explanation thereof winch may be necessary Dated tbe 15th day of October, 188 G JOSHUA TUCKER, Liquidator.



Auct on. ASHBURTON WOOL SALES. OUR next sale of Wool by auction will be held on FRIDAY, 17 ih December. MILES & CO. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEO. JAMESON, Agent. SALE OF UNREDEEMED PLEDGES.— ALFRED HARRISON, instructed by Mr Salek, pwnbroker, will sell by auction at his rooms, on SATURDAY, December lltb, ISBG, a very handso'r.e lot of Unredeemed pledges.—3B Ladies’ and Gents’ Gold and silver English lever Watches, liugs, chains studs, and jewellery of all kinds, albums, 2 Violins, Portmanteau, Cruet Stands. Cutlery, Pipes, &c. , &e. 366, Lever, Chain, and Pin ; 379, Gold Lever Watch ; 401, Clock. Ch»iu and Rings; 369, Waltham ; 42, Ladies’ Gold Watch ami Chain ; 24, Gold Studs and Ring ; 32, Cruet Stand <&c , &c., and a tremendous quantity of t undrios. Sale at 1.30 sharp. No reserve. ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, 11th DECEMBER. V?R T BULLOCK will Sell by LVX PUBLIC AUCTION, At the Arcade, in 3 BALANCE OF MR A. ORR’S STOCK OF CEOCKEEY & HOUSEHOLD lEOHMOH GEEYj &c , &c. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 12 <! 90 Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, 11th DECEMBER. ALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE removed for convenience of sale from the 3ate Mr Harry Boyle’s resi dence, Cuwdray, Coldstream Road Dis trict, to the Arcade, consisting of Double and Single Wood and Iron Bedsteads, traitresses, Palliasses, Blankets, Linen, Table, Sun dries, &c. Sale at 1 o’clock. 12+49 T BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



TUBNIP SEED. TO CLOSE A CONSIGNMENT. ON SATURDAY NEXT I shall offer by Auction at the Arcade About Half a Ton of TURNIP SEED, Purple and Green Top. 12. J-42 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, 11th B&CiSMiUJiIt. A Number of Sections in the Hinds Township FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from the Executors of the late Mr R, Wilkin to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ARCADE, On the above date, The whole of the unsold SECTIONS IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BINDS, Varying in size from QUARTER-ACHE TO HALF-ACRE. As follows: LOTS 20, 22, 23, 28. 30,40, 42, 44, 46, 47, 50, 51, 52, Terms at sale. Sale at 12.45. T. BULLOCK, 1I?18Q Auctioneer.



Meetings. OPENING CEREMONY - . TINWALD TEMPERANCE H \LL, A B VLL will bo held on raca nh'ht, 1 December 9h, to celebrate the com p!oli'n of th ’ adr'i. iotia to th« new hall. Double ticUeid 5i each, 12 44 MOUNT IJUTT ROAD BOARD D 1 THIOT. PDBLI'J MEETING of Ratepayers will ho held at the Road Board Office, Methven, on Til 11 RSD/vY NEX P, December 9th, 188(5, at 2 p. in., to decide whether that the road between sections Nos. 7315 and 15380, at Barrh 11, and of which the Mount Ilntt Road Hoard have notified their intention of closing, shall be closed in accordance with section No. 94 of the Public Works Act, 1882. 12J40 JULIAN JACKSON, Chairman



LODGE STAR, OF ASHBURTON, NO. 23, L.O.L. THE ANNUAL Conce* t an d Ball. MONDAY, DaCEUB' il 27th. 11t177 ODDFELLOWS’ FI ALL. ,4 SHBURTON RACE NIGHTS. i'\ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9th. Musical Farcical Comedy, “ALL AT SEA.” Miss FLORENCE WADE ns Madcap Quoenie Mr HENRY ALI.EYNE as Qncenie’a Fidgetty Undo Mr HARRY TOWER as Quecni-’s Musical Lover. Miss MARION MED WAY as Qtj euio’s Patieni Mother. Act.l—Quee*. io’s home, Kensington. Act 2—On hew d the Calais Douvres Act 3—At the masked ball, grand dance, etc



FRIDAY, DEC. 10 -Grand double bill, “ The Bells, or tbc Conscience Stricken Murderer. ’ Henry Allcyne as Mathias the Murderer. Followed by “Hie Rough Diamond,” w-th Miss Florence Wade as Margery and Mr Harry Rower as Cousin Joe.— bongs, Dances, etc. Prices : 4s, 2a Gd, Is. 12§25 ASHBURTON BOROUGH SCHOOL A N ENTERTAINMENT in aid of the CHILDBEDS CHRISTMAS TREAT Will bo held in the ODDFELLOWS’ HALL ON WEDNESDAY, 15th DECEMBER, Futsr Part. GRAND CONCERT By the Leading Talent of the District, under the leadership of Mr Kneen Second Part. ROSELLE BROS- Will give an Exhibition ou the ROMAN HINDS The whole to conclude with the Ethiopian Sketch - “The Recruiting Office,” Doors open at 7 30, to commence at 8. Tickets, Is and 2s Kindly roll up and give the children a snow. J. C, DUNCAN, Chairman School Committee.



D. IcFarlane, FAMILY GEOGEE AND Tea Dealer. Retail Premises: BXJBNETT ST. & EAST ST., ASHBURTON. 4 LL GOODS GUARANTEED FIRST /A QUALITY, And Sold at Lowest Prices in town for Cash, as following prices will prove,' PRICE LIST OF GROCERIES, &c. } FOR DECEMBER: — New Season Tea, per bos, 10s lid, 12s fid, 16s fid, 18s, 21s do 21b caddies, 5s each Beat White Sugar, per lb, 2Ad, 3d, 3Jd New Xmas Fruit, per lb, Elemes, 7d Currants, fid



Clearing Sale WOODLANDS, NEAR DROMORE RAILWAY STATION MR F. C. TABAHT has been favored with instructions from the Execu tors of the late R' bert Wilkin to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, (In conjunction with Messrs Friedlander Bros.), the whole of the LIVE STOCK. PLANT, <S SUNDRIES On the Woodlands Farm, on MONDAY, the 13th DECEMBER, At 12 o’clock sharp. 360 4-tooth Ewes, Crossbreds, 1 Lincolns and Merinos | In their 500 Ist class Hoggets j* Wool. 4 Imported Southdown Ranjs | 5 Bolder Leicester Rams J 1 Bay Draft Mare, 2 two-year-old Geldings 1 Milch Cow Tip Dray, Seed Sower, Harrows, Iron Tank, and lot of Sundiies too numerous to mention. Other Entries will bo received. Luncheon provided ¥. C. TABAKT. 12*41 FRIEDLANDER BROS.



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER. STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o’clock sharp —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. FOR SAL jfi— Oheylostnore Club Tricycle, the best kind made —cheap Piano, by Bord, nearly new. Cheap 1 Spring Cart, suitable to hutches; or bakor. Clood order.' Spring (sarfc—Cheap I Dray and Frame \ Stripper I Ohaffcntter, by Bentall j 1 Horsepower and Intermediate ALFRED IIARRISON |



Sultanas, 7d Valentias, 8d Muscatels, 2s English Peel, la ■Preserved Ginger, 9d Prunes, lOd IJlb boxes Figs, lOd each New Season’s Jams. 5s 3d and 5s 6d per doz. Marmalade, fid per tin Sago. 2Jd ; Tapioca, 21. d ; Bice, 2Jd ; Corn flour, 3Jd per lb Arrowroot, 8d per lb Dried Apples, 5d per lb Flour (best), 5a fid per 50 lb bag Oatmeal (Moir’s), Sa 3d per 251 b bag Salmon (best), Ta fid per dez Fresh Herrings, 5s 6d per doz Oysters, 5s fid per doz Preserved Bloaters, 9d per tin Pickles— Colonial, 7d : EnelisU, 6d per bottle Brawn, 21b tins for Is Sd each Sheep’s Tongues, 21b tins for Is 9d each Fry’s Cocoa, Is slb per lb Hudson’s Cocoa, 3s per lb Preserved Fruit, 21b tins. Is and Is 6d each Coffee, Is Gd, Is Bd, Is lOd per lb Es sence of Lemon, Gd per bottle Candles—Parrafine, 8d ; Sperms, 4Jd lb by box Soap, per bar, IJd, 2) 1,3 d, Gd, Sd, lOd Kean’s Blue IQ.d per lb Clicking and Blacklead, 9d per doz Pear’s Soap, Is 34 per box Vinegar (English), 2s 6d per gallon Hop Bitters, 3s per bottle Siegel’s Syrup, 2s 9d per bottle Tobacco—Nailrod, 4s 9d, ss, 5a 6d per lb Twist, 5a J'dVio, 5s Gd Ruby, fig Eno’s f?ruit Salt, 2£ £>.d per bottle Trioopljerous, Is per bottle Knife Polish, 8d per tin Golden Syrup. 21b tins, 3d each Essence Rennet ( Irossa <t Blackwell’s) Is bottle Patent Groats, 9d per tin Neave’s Food, lid per tin A karoa Cheese, 7d per lb Kerosene, per tin, 7s, 8s fid, 10a fid &c., &c.



Business notices. W. A. WOOD’S IMPROVED HARVESTER WITH IMPROVED IRON FRAME TWINE BIN PER, & NEW BUND!E CA BRIER AT TA.OH MENT THE BEST HARVESTER AND BINDER IN THE WORLD. It“haa lie following important advantages, combined in no other Harves-er and Binder, and many cf them a e exdueively with it. 1. Perfect balance of tie entire machine. Try it in .-ill ositionH 2. Extraordinary t ape of draught 3. Unequalled perfection of the gearing— ccom my of power—great durability 4 N-. side draught and no mck weight 5. Malleable iron used wherever practicable, combining lightness and strength G. Reel, adjustable horizontally and veni cally, and with change ■ bio pp ed 7. Angle ron jsfnger-ia’-, strengthened with s eel back ■ la'e 8. Steed faced malleable iron guards bolted t -ie finger-bar 0 Tiussed platform and gear frame, keeping the journals in line 10. Simple and reliable rawing and lowering device for both wheels 11. Adjustable grain fender at back of platform 12. Perfect tilting apparatus effective in saving lodged and tangled grain 13. Raised ma n frame, clearing obstructions and dead furrows 14. Lightest running binding mechanism ever made 15 Binder open at lack, j. fiord o the lon>'esi r e or v. he t IG. Vibrating batting board of w cod durable, nr d working t ■ perfection 17. Packer fi ge s, ac ing in pairs, straiuhier.. ing the grain ieste.d of tangling it° 18. Reliable binder trip, seizing ’ the bundles w tb precision 19. Stationary twine knife, cutting but one string, and remaining sham a long time 20. Twine holder vlrch never loses tbs end of the twine 21. Absolute certaintv of tying mechanism, net only when new, bW after long use. 22. Unequalled simplicity, perfection and dura bility of entire knotting apparatus 23. Knot tied close to bundle--unequalled economy of twice 24. Fewer parts than anp other binder ever on tbs market 26. Highest quality of materials, of mechaical construction, and of finish



It has the only successful bundle carrier known. The carrier is a valuable acquisition to the farmer, and is adding to the already unequalled popularity of the Walter A. Wood binder. Thousands have been sold, and every nurohaser is delighted w ith its operation. It eaves labor, time and grain, and pays for itself in a few days. This comp <ny has been building binders for the genera : market for ten years, and was first iu (his branch of manufacture, and offers ttis improved and perfected machine, the result of its unequalled experience and facilities, as the moat complete, most practical, and most satisfactory hinder yet produced. J F. FEERIMAN, AGENT FOR W. A. WOOD STEEL WHEEL BINDER W- F ATCHIIft, TENT, TARPAULIN, FLAG, AND HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER. A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND OF TENTS OF ALL SIZES CALICO, DUCK, TWILL, AND CANVAS. Manilla Ropo, Plough Lines, Fishing Lines, Clothes and Garden Lines. IRON AND WOODEN' BLOCKS, Special attention is called to the well assorted STOCK OP REAPER AND BINDER CANVASES, All made on the Premises. Battens and Canvas kept in stock, and repairs promptly executed. Tarpaulins from Gxßto24 x3O always in stock. Oilskin Clothing made on the Premises, MARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 25 x 65 ON HIRE. All Orders by Letter ob Telegijavi Promptly Attended to. w. PATCHING, 10861 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON,



fS ’OWLE'S PHNNYi'OYAL AND I STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct ail irregularities, and relieve the 'Tatreesing symptoms so pre valent with the sex. Boxes Is l£d and Is 9d, of all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors, i repared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imitations. Miss Hitchcock, Fruiterer afd confectioner, Friedlander’s Buildings’, Burnett street. Refreshments at all hours. Special attention given to DEESSMAKINO. Lessons given in Painting and all kinds of Fancy Work. MATERIALS of all descriptions KEPT IN STOCK for same Feathers Cleaned, Dyed, and Curled. Gloves Cleaned, &c., on the premises. TERMS CASH. 11°57 MAOPHERSON, SAMPSON, & CO , STOCK AND LAND SALESMEN, GRAIN MERCHANTS AND GENERAL. COMMISSION AGENTS, WILL hold their regular WEEKLY SALE of aU kinds of Stock, Produce, and Sundries, at the CENTRAL AUCTION MART every SATURDAY, at 13 o’clock sharp Special or Clearing Sd ;a conducted when required. Properties let or sold, rents collected, books and accounts audited, transfers, mortgages, and leases prepared. Loans negotiated on very easy terms.



To let for a term of about 14 years, at a remarkably low rental, a splendid Cattle or Sheep Run of 42,000 acres, with plenty of water and good timber cn the property. FOR SALE— Blacksmith’s Portable Forge 1 superior second-hand Dogcart) almost new Quantity of weil made Hurdles Several Properties and Houses on hand to let or for aale. 9593 Ashburton A. & P. Association Show. ASHBURTON TO TEE FRONT. Grand Show or I^ANUFACTURED



CENTRAL HOTEL. JW. McRAB having taken the above . Hot©!, solicits a share of patronage from the people of Ashburton and sur rounding districts. Best Brands of Wine’s Spirits and Beers. Good Stabling—Feeds, Onk SHiiXJKO. Horses and Buggies to let on hire at prices to meet the times For the convenience of travellers hansom rah will meet ail trains. FFERS are invited for tha Purchase of a quantity of HAY on Grove Farm. For particulars apply to Mr R. B Jeff, on the Farm, or to the undersigned. 12+5 X. BULLOCK. | REAPING MACBINFS for ea'e at low I V prices. McCormick String Binder, do Wire Binder, Buckeye Binder, Harvest King, 2 Samuelsou’s, TO LET.— For 3 or 5 years, with or wit out a pu-chaaing clause, R.S. 25349, containing 137 acres, situated near th- Grange, at the back of the Racecourse. Apply to T. Bull- ck. Oflfi ACRES Grass Land, fronting the \J\J Mitcham road, about 2 h miles from the Racecourse, being 8.5.~29934. To Let for 4 months. Offers will be re ceived by the undersigned up to 23th November. T. Bullock. T. BULLOCK. T. BULLOCK.



TINWALD. TO LET.—Three-roomed House, near Mr Shearer's, lately In occupation oj Mr Biggs, I. BULLOCK o ATS.—A quantity for Sale; good sample. T. BULLOCK LET. —A Five-roomed House, centrally situated in Tancred street. T. BOLLOCK. FOR sale, or TO LET.—Six-roomed House fronting the Town Belt east, the property of Mr R. W. Clayton, As he is leaving for the North Island, this will be sold at a low price. It is well situated, being a high, dry, and hedthy position. If not sold will be let at a low rental to a good tenant. Apply to T. BULLOCK. fITIO LET, Four-roomed House, with i half acre Laud, fronting Beach road, and near the Presbyterian Manse. Apply to T. BULLOCK. SALE—Double Seated America? P Waggon. 181 * T. BULLOCK. LET, HOUSE in Moore Road, originally owned by Mr Sealy, and nost to Mr Orr’s property. Apply to T. EULLOGF FOR SALE or TO LET, Mr Winser’a Property, corner of Cox and Cass streets. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET—At a low rental. Centra Bakery, together with »hop anti dwelling house. Apply to ' v T. ..enl'-OOa T° LEI, a three-roomed Cottage at Trevorton. Rent, 3s 6d per week Apply to T. BULLOCK. r j! O LET—2 Cottages in Grey Street, £ kown as Coatts 1 block ; Rent at 5i per week. T. BULLOCK, I7IOR SALE—Two seta of three leaves ; harrows, by “ Howard.” I T. BULLOCK FOR SALE Lot 25, fronting the North Town Belt. Price, £lO Liberal terms if required. Anply to T. BULLOCK TO PAINTERS. TO LET at a low rental. Shop and Dwelliughonae in Moore street, lately In occupetbn of Mr Lucas. T, BULLOCK



TWEEDS, TARTANS BLANKETS, FLANNELS FINGERING WOOLS SHIRTINGS, PRESS TWEEDS COLORED FLANNELS I NAVY SERGES CRICKETING FLANNELS, Ac. All tho above Goods have been PIJKCHA§£I) BS ANDREW ORR And will be offered for sale immediately after the Christchurch Show (whore they will be exhibited,). These Goods are admitted to be superior jo anything of the kind ever offered a Ashburton, both for style, finish, and quality. Orders for suits should be given at once to secure the best patterns. ANDREW ORR



Ashburton WOOL SALES QUB gALE BT Will be held at oar GRAIN STORE, WEST STREET Daring the Third Week in December When a Large Catalogue will be oflevaA. FEIEDLANDEE BEOS. Note.—The ground floor has beea cleared for the purpose, so that the Wool will he shown to advantage. F. B. WOOLPACKS WOOLIACKS, offer Full Sized WOOLPAOM



2 ol>, EACH FEIEDLANDEB BEOS. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. IBERAL /"NASH A DYANCBB OABH 0 ABH A - Made on Clips of Wool PLACED IN OUR HANDS FOR SALK PEIEDLAEEEE BEOS. it ii



ASHBURTOIT WOOL SALES E BEG to intimate to our Clients and Others interested that our NEXT WOOL SALE OF THE SEASON FOB TBS ASHBURTON DISTRICT Will be held in oar Stores on Friday, Wth December, 18i6,



When a Large and Varied Catalogue will be submitted to competition. Clients will oblige by forwarding ticnlars as early as possible, so as to allow of catalogue being prepared. Wool. Wool. Wool LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES



AGAINST WOOL Consigned to us for Sale either at CHRISTCHURCH, ASHBURTON, AUSTRALIAN OR ENGLISH MARKETS H. Matson & Co ASHBTJBION 1X52