The Crown Prince at Rome. Rome, Dec. 17. Prince Frederick William of Ger many arrived here to-day, and received an ovation from the populace, who had assembled in large numbers to greet His Imperial Highness. The German Crown Prince will be a guest at the Quirinal during his stay in this city. South African Affairs. London, Dec. 18. It is officially announced that Im perial rule over Basutoland has been restored. More Forces for Fgypt. The Roval Dublin regiment of Fusi liers is under orders to proceed to Egypt. The ’Frisco Mail. The Homtward mails via San Fran cisco from Auckland (Nov. 6), were delivered here yesterday. [Received Dec. 19, 1 p m J The Dread Sentence. London, Dec. 18. The Fenian Joseph Poole, who was found guilty of the murder of Ken nedy, was hanged at Dublin to-day. England as a Meditator. It has transpired that Earl Granville has expressed his willingness to medi tate between France and China for a settlement of the Tonquin difficulty if requested to do so. The Egyptian Commander. Gaiko, Dec. 18. Baker Pasha has been appointed to the supreme command in the Soudan, and started yesterday for Upper Egypt with troops. The Calcutta Exhibition. Calcutta, Dec. 18. The International Exhibition up to the present time has been visited by 124,000 persons, and is gaining in popularity, especially amongst the na tives. [Received Dec. 19,1.25 p.m. Fatal Mining Accident. Mblbouunb, To-day. A serious calamity is reported to have occurred in the Duke Mine at Timor, near Maryborough, yesterday morning. Four men lost their lives. [Received Dec. 19, 2.15 p.m. A New Loan. London, Dec. 18. Tenders for the s per cent Cape loan of 1.5,000,000 were opened to-day, and were found to amount to L 6,500,000, the minimum being 98. Fenian Threats. Xh consequence of Fenian threats strict precautions have been taken to guard Hawarden Castle, London Bridge, and Newgate Gaol. A Royal Visit. Rome, Dec. 18. Prince Frederick William, the Ger man Crown Prince, paid a visit to the Pope to-day.

AUSTRALIA.

•TkKOTEB’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] Libel Action. Sydney, Yesterday. .The action for libel, Cook v. Lar nach, is now proceeding. Shipping. Arrived, Sunday evening—Wairarapa, SiS., from Auckland. Sailed, this afternoon—Hauroto, s.s., for Wellington. Major Atkinson and Mr Whitaker are among the passengers.

TELEGRAMS.

[PKR PKKBS ASSOCIATION.] Death of Father Moreau. Wanganui, To-day. The Rev Father Moreau. who haa been a priest of tho Catholic Church in New Zealand for many years, and was formerly in charge of the present dioceso of Dun edin, died here this mcrning, aged 71. He had been up the river for a few months instituting a new church amongst the Maoris at Jerusalem, and being ill came down to town, where, after a month in bed, he succumbed. The Unemployed. Chbistchubch, To-day. The unemployed held a meeting this morning, and it was resolved to adhere to their refusal and to accept 4s 6d per day. Mayoral Installations., ■ The following gentlemen were installed Mayors to-day :—O. P. Hulbert (Christ church), W. White, M.H.R. (Sydenham), J. L. Wilson (St Albans).

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1888.



Pacing. 'fXTAKAHUI ANNUAL SPOUT ’ V'V AND RACES. New Year’s Day, 1884. Handicappers ! Messrs Lewis and Thom son (Horse Races), W. Anderson am J. Sturgeon (Athletic Sports). Judges Messrs Leatham and Bonifant. Starter Mr E. Thomas. Clerk of Scales : M G. Cole, Clerk of Course: Mr S Brown. PROGRAMME—HORSE RACES. 1. Handicap Hurdle Bacb of 10 sovs 14 miles; 6 hurd'es; not less thar 10st 2. Flat Race (Handicap) of 1-1 eovs; 1) miles; not less than flat 3. Trotting Handicap of 5 sovs; 2 miles not less than list; horses breaking tc turn 4. Wakanui Stak's (Hankie, p)of 5 sovs, with 1 sov added; 2nd horse t'> save his stake; 1 mile; not less than Safe RULES: Decision of Judges to be final in all cases. Thr, e horses to start or no race. Entrance for all horse races —to be mem bers, 10s; non-members, LI. ATHLETIC SPORTS. 5. J mile Handicap Hurdle Race; en trance's; Ist prize, LI; 2nd prize, 10s 6. Men’s 1 mile Handicap Flat Race; entrance, 2s; Ist, LI 10s; 2nd, 15s 7. Quoits (21yds); entrance, 2s; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10a 8. Men’s \ mile Handicap Flat Race ; entrance, 2s; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s 9. Men’s lOOyds Race; entrance, Is; Ist, 10s; 2nd, 5s 10. Married Men’s Race (200yds); en trance, 2s; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s 11. Standing High Jump; Ist, 15s; 2nd, 7s 6d 12. Vaulting with the Pole; entrance, 2s; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s 13. Throwing the Hammer; entrance, la; Ist, 10s; 2nd, 5s 14. Boys’ (under 15) Race; 150yds; en trance, Is; Ist, 10s; 2nd, 6s 15. Running Long Jump; entrance, Is; 15s; 2nd, 7s 6d 16. Hop, Step, and Jump; e;.trance, Is; Ist, 15s; 2nd, 7s 6d 17. Single Girls’ Race (100yds); Ist, 10s; 2nd, 5s 18. Married Women’s Race (100yds); Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s 19. Sack Race (lOOyds); entrance, Is; Ist, 10s; 2nd, 5s 20. Old Men’s (over 40) Dace; 150yds; entrance, 2s; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10a 21. Boys’ (under 10) Race; lOOyds; Ist, 7s 6d; 2nd, 5s 22. Wakanui Invention (50yds backwards, 50yds on hands and feet, and 50yds forwards); Ist, 15s; 2nd, 7s 6d 23. Running High Jump; entrance, Is; Ist, 15a; 2nd, 7a 6d 24. Irish Jig; entrance, 2s; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10a 25. Hornpipe; entrance, 2a; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10a ARTHUR COOKSON, 12 1098 Secretary. Business Notice. |l 1 N 'W A L D. Boots, Boots, Boots In consequence of the scarcity of money, C. HAWKINS, who has just replenished his STOCK with all kinds of BOOTS AND SHOES For this season of the year, is prepared to SELL at alarming Low Prices for CASH. All kinds of Bools Made. Repairs done on the shortest notice. 12 1087 W. MAURICE, Tailor, Etc. Gentlemen’s Own Material MADE UP. Perfect fit and newest stylo guaranteed. CLEANING and MENDING, etc , MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. B. —The cheapest Tailor in the town. 12 1007 AST WEEK OP SALE Walsh & O’Connell WILL SELL THE BALANCE OF THEIR SPOCK OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING AT 30 PerCenx Under Usual Rates. THE SALE WILL LAST FOR ONE WEEK ONLY. SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East street, Ashburton. 12 1075 i t f 3 t. 3 y 2 3 E >, i, y o h it e 5- e t. M / 'Vim ’S'RMURRAYV^ to? HZ ifc'T rnAKB TIME BY THE FORE X LOCK.” The circumstances of social life an widely different in these colonies from those at Home, and therefore the colonia market requires different treatment This fact Kobert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, East street, Ashburton, was not long in learning after his arrivs on these shores, and he at once set h: attention upon supplying WATCHES which, while constructed with ever regard to accuracy and reliableness i time-keeping, are also supplied with exti heavy cases, to resist the wear and tear c colonial life. He has just received ai other supply of matches, and inviti attention to prices. Celebrated Englis levers, made expressly for R. Murra; specially suited for colonial wear, wit extra heavy cases, all the late improvements, at L 6, L 6 6s, I 10s ; higher classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO 10 and Ll2 12s; Rotherhams, L 6 10 Printed guarantee with each watch sol Attention is called to the Clock Jewellery, and English Plate in stoc and to the fact that all kinds REPAIRING are done on the premia and GUARANTEED. R. MURRAY’S SHOP is CO! SPIOUOUS by the “ REGULATOR ” his own manufacture which occupies place in his window, and serves as i authority on mean time to the town. Watches free and saf* by post on i obid* of P. 0.0 7300-9 1



Public Notices; A SHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. The Annual Distribution of PRIZES to the successful Students of this Institu tion will take place on SATURDAY Morning next at 11 o’clock. Parents and friends of the boys are in vited to be present. By order. Ashburton, 18th Dec., 1883. 12 1095 SHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. HOLIDAYS. Notice is hereby given that the Council Offices will be CLOSED for Christmas Holidays from Monday, 24th December, 1883, to Wednesday, January 2, 1884, both days inclusive. By order. F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, Dec. 17, 1883, 12 1094 n o SCHOOL COMMITTEES AND J PROMOTERS OF CHILDREN’S TREATS. CAMBRIDGE’S GINGER BEER POWDER. A ten gallon packet will make 10 gal lons of finest Ginger Beer, at a total coat fJIO BUILDERS Ajjp CONTRACTORS. Sealed TENDERS will be received at Mr Williamson’s Store up till 12 noon of | SATURDAY, 22nd Dec., for Raising . Walls and making Additions to House at. Wmchmore. < i Drawings and specification can be seen at Mr Williamson’s Store. : The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, 12 1072 fjlb FARMERS AND CON TRACTORS 'TENDERSare Invited for the LEASE for 6 years of Rural Sections 29920, 29929, 29931, containing 347 acres, ‘ situated on Mr Hart’s Ruu, the property . of Mr Benjamin Short. Tenderers to ■ state rent per acre per annum for each * s "’ye»f-'Mid fencing to bp done by them at ,yshejr; own cost. The land is in its native , . state. The highest or any tender not neces , , aarily accepted. Tenders to be sent to the ’ Undersigned on or before December 24, from whom full particulars can be ob* F. MAIN WARING, Secretary. of seven shillings. 12 1088 Tenders. 12 1026 T. BULLOCK.



Fublic Companies, 7EW ZK i.ANIi LOAN & MER CANTiLE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED;. Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £210,000 Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Stations and Stock and on growing clips of Wool. RECEIVES CONSIGNMENTS of Wool- Grain, Tallow, Leather, Hides, Skins, etc., for sale in New Zealand, Aus tralian, and London Markets. UNDERTAKES INDENTS of British, Continental, East Indian, and Ameri can goods, and Commissions in all branches of Mercantile Business. HOLDS PERIODICALS AUCTION SALESof Wool, Grain, Skins, Hides, Tallow, Live Stock, Land, etc, at its Saleroom*, Warehouses and the Cen tral Markets. Special and Clearing Sales also conducted. Supplies WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates. AGENTS xN CANTERBURY FOR— Ruston Proctor and Co.’s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to be the Best Machines imported into Now Zealand. Felton and Guilleaume’s Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire. Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano. Further particulars on application at the Company’s Offices, Christchurch or Ash burton. JOHN COOKE, Manager, Christchurch. GEO. WILKIN, Agent, Ashburton. O. W. TURNER, Agent, 10 Rakaia. S. E. Poyntz. OVELTY EMPORIUM. Burnett Street, Ashburton. Portable Ranges, from LG. Turnip Seeds, fresh, clean and tried at 80s per cwt. Swedes at 85r per cwt. Garden Tools and Seeds of all descrip tions. Pot Plants in full bloom, including choice Roses, Fuschia, Heath, Geranium, etc. A large assortment of Knick Knacksi very useful in a household. N.B.—Everything from an anchor to a gridiron, not forgetting a mouse-trap. A call respectfully invited ! ! ! Stephen IS. Poyntz, No. 3, Friedlanders’ Buildings, T. Bullock. R THOMAS BULLOCK has the ixsl following TOWN SECTIONS FOR SALE -711 Wakanui road and Wills street 746 Peter street 822 Cox street 818 Aitken street 842 Aitken and Cass streets 311 Corner of Havelock strset and Town Belt 860 Gray street 305 Burnett street 706 Wills street 732 Wills street 858 Gray street 859 Gray street 240 William and Kermode streets 318 Havelock street 689 Cameron street 333 Moore street 335 Moore street 27 Dobson street 771 Three frontages on Cox street Wakanui road and East Town Pelt 905 Corner of Giay and East streets 427 Tancred street 1069 Coiner of Peter and Walker streets 1060 Peter street 49,58, 59, 64, Kermode sheet 872 Aitken street 873 Corner of William and Aitken streets 94 Wakanui road 95 Wakanui road 96 Wakanui road 112 Corner of West and Kermode streets, leasehold 75 (part of) East street, with build ings thereon 1011 Corner of Walker and Cox streets 1012,1013, Cox street 1010 Corner of Grigg and Peter streets, fronting the Grange 31,32 Mona Square, with buildings thereon, leasehold 230 Havelock street 781 Peter street 1009 Peter street 751 Corner of Peter street and Town Belt east 21 Corner of Dobson and East street 539 £-acre Peter street 538 Peter street 824 Cox street, with two brick cot tages thereon 825 Cox street, with two brick cot tages thereon 412 Moore street 84 ~ „ 643 Corner of '' inter and Burnett streets 707, 709, Wills street, with build ings thereon Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. LET.—House of four rooms on I Wakanui road, presently occupied by Mr H. Thomson. T. BULLOCK. fTIO BAKERS. —To let, at a low rental, the Central Bakery, together with shop and dwelling house. T. BULLOCK MONEY TO LEND. —Three special sums of £450, L2OO and £SO tc lend on mortgage. T. BULLOCK. WIRE! BARB" WIRE Encourage Local Industry. The Undersigned has Christchurch madi BARB WIRE For Sale much cheape than the imported article. T. BULLOCK. DAIRYMEN, DEALERS ANI 1 Ol HERS. TO LET—SO acres well grassed lam fronting the Wakanui creek and Race course road. If required, the owner will divide it am let in two lots of 25 acres each. T. BULLOCK. AO MEET THE TIMES, the undei mentioned shops will be let at ver low rentals, as below : Shop and Dwelling House in Eat street, rent only 10s 6d per week. Shop and Dwelling House in Modi street,: 6a 6d per week. b hop and Dwelling House in the Tr angle, 10s 6d per week. T. BULLOCK.



Hallway notices. rs Q id j: r: [r 3, a; n 0 e ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) CHRISTCHURCH INDUSTRI \L EXHIBITION, To be opened on 17th December, 1883. REDUCED FARES TO CHRIST CHURCH. Saturday Return Fares to Christchurch will be charged from all stations within the provincial district of Canterbury, from 15th December, 1883, to Ist January, 1884, inclusive. The tickets will be available for return for a fortnight from date of issue. FREDK, BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Deo. 7th, 18S3. 12 1056 K W ZEAL AN D RAILWA Y j (Christchurch Section.) ’ FARES— CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. CHEAP EXCURSION TO DUNEDIN, INVERCARGILL, AND ’ THE LAKES. ’ Excursion Tickets available for return . up to and including 14th January, will be ’ issued as under on any day from Decem . ber 22nd to Ist January inclusive;— t A Special Night Train, by which the same fares will be charged, will leave Christchurch for Dunedin at 8.10 p.m. on the 24th December, and be due to leave Ashburton at 10.30 p.m., Temuka at 12.10 a.m., Timaru at 12.50 a.m., and Oamaru at 3.30 am., taking passengers from those stations only, arriving at Dun edin at about 7.50 a.m., 25th inst. Pareengeis may bre k the journey at any station where the trains stop. Saturday Return Tickets from any station to any station will be issued from 22ud December to 2nd January inclusive, and will be available for return up to and including 14th January. W. M. HANNEY, Traffic Superintendent, Traffic Superintendent’s Office, Dunedin, 15th December, 1883. 12 1089 - To Let and For Sale. Jjl O R 2500 4500 2500 2500 500 500 1000 1000 Stock PRIVATE SALE. Merino WETHERS, 2,4, and G tooth, and full mouthed Merino EWES Merino WETHERS Merino EWES Merino WETHERS Merino WETHERS Crossbred EWES, 4-tooth, with lambs at foot Merino EWES, with lambs at foot. For particulars, apply to 12 998 FKIEDLANDER BROS. Auctions. Clearing Sale OF Immense Stock of , BUILDING TIMBER GALVANISED IRON, NAILS FENCING WIRE, STAKES, COAL FIREWOOD, HURDLES , &C., &c. AT THE Railway Siding, Ashburton, ON THURSDAY, 20th DECEMBER, At half-past one o’clock sharp. Messrs matson, cox & co. have received instructions from Mr Alpheus Hayes, in consequence of his • being compelled to remove from the siding by the Railway Department, to sell as above, absolutely without reserve, Shed, 60 x 26, new ; with office Stables and Fencing 5 150.0C0ft of Sawn Timber, including quantity of first-class Kauri floor ing 2 tons of Galvanised Iron Sheet Lead Nails, Stakes, Firewood Doors and Sashes Architraves and tkirtings Fencing V ire, Coal, Hurdles 1 And a lot of miscellaneous articles too I numerous to particularise. Remember the date. Hour of sale—l.3o p.m. sharp. Terms very easy at sale. re 12 1051 MATSON, COX & CO. na al THURSDAY, DEC. 20rn. t. Estate of Thomas Mutter, Rakaia, Saddler. R DAVIES has received instructions , from the Trustee, to Sell by al Public Auction, at his rooms, Rakaia, on i:s Thursday, 20th December, at 12 o’clock, S, The Stock-in-Trado of Z Saddlery, Harness, ra Etc., Etc., Etc. of Consisting of ,n- Collars, Martingales and Cruppers ;ea Spring Cart Harness, and Hames so Stirrup Irons, Brnshware and Combs ty, Oils, Soft Soap, Whips, Crops, etc. itl Leading, Plough, Tug and Back Chaim sat Leather Girths, Leading Harness, etc. L 6 Stools, Steps, Buckles, Bits, Spurs. Ob, etc., etc. os. Id. Also, at Mr Mutter’s Private House, ks, I Handsome Drawing-room Suite, it sk, maroon velvet, Cabinet, Pictures of Carpet, Hearth Rug, Fender ant sea Irons, Mats, Vases, Utnbrelli Stand, Curt.Jus, Pole, etc., etc. iN- of Sale at 12 o’clock. 1 a - an Terms cash. re- R. DAVIES, )6o 12 1082 Auctioneer.



Matson, Cox, and Co. H..VE FOR SALE CHEAP. at 0 LPACKS, full weights FENCING WIRE. Nos. 8 and 9, leas than oi.-t LI S' ■ KU, colonial BARBED V> IRE, from L 27 10a to L 55 a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEi-DS, all descrip tions, guar nteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH & OTHER CLOVERS MATSON, COX AND CO. Eakaia. ITJE have much pleasure in intimating ] V to our clients and others in the Bakaia District that we have made ar rangements to attend the Regular FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK There, and wo have every confidence in soliciting a share of their patronage. M R L. OXL EY, BAKAIA, Has kindly consented to receive entries for the present. 8 413 MATSON, COX & CO. F O R E, PRIVATELY— -48 Acres, 3 roods 2$ porches, near Tinwald, freehold 157 Acres 1 rood 21 perches, at Waterton, freehold 450 Acres, improved, Dromore, free hold 1000 Acres, improved, Dromore, lease hold 2500 Acres, improved, Ooalgate, free hold 1872 Acres, improved, Longbeach, free hold 237 Acres, improved, Longbeach’] 370 Acres improved, Longbeach 200 Acres, improved, Longbeach 449 Acres, splendid farm, Wakanui 2200 Acres, improved, Mataura 2424 .4 ores, improved, Alford Forest 2120 Acres, improved, Mount Hutt 564 Acres, improved, Rangitata 1394 Acres, all in English grass, Chertsey 126 Acres, all in English Chertsey 242 Acres, improved, Seafield 050 270 400 100 265 497 398 do do do do do do do do do do Hinds do tussock, Dunsandel do jimproved, part English grass, Ealing 308 Acres, splendid farm, Rangi tata Island 1030 Acres, good investment, Chert sey 30,000 Leasehold, 4000 freehold, 4,000 sheep, Chatham Islands 1090 Acres, improved, Ealing 1500 Acres, do Dunsandel 30 Acres 2 roods 26 perches, adjoin ing Chertsey township 90 Acres, R.S. 34301, 34302, Elles mere district 225 Acres, R.S. 33630, 33631, 33632, Ellesmere district 43jAcres 1 rood 7 perches, R.S. 32115, Ashburton County 58 Acres 3 roods, R.S. 32114, Ash burton County 337 Acres, R.S. 28935, near Ealing railway station 338 Acres, R.S. 27929, 27930, partly fenced, Ashburton County 3487 Acres, R.S. 32289, 32290, 32291, 32384, 32385, 32146, 33238, 30073, portly fenced, Rikaia 937 Acres, R.S. 23677, 23678, 23679, 23680, 23681, 23682, 23683, 23684, 23685, improved, Seafield 430 Acres, RS. 27884, 27885, near Winslow 337 Acres 2 roods, R.S. 27883, 27882, near Winslow 500 Acres, R.S. 31469, Mount Somers 300 Acres, R.S. 27985, near Sherwood, Chersey 184 Acres first-class land, Wakanui Also a large number of town sections in Ashburton, Rakaia, Methven, etc. 423 MATSON, COX & CO. Matson. Cox & Co * (7CTIONEBRS LAND, STOCK., AGENTS. VAi .GATORS, AND ESTATE LOANS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RATES AND ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS .7 o 0 L, GRAIN, SEED AMD GENERAL Ml RCHANTS. We have now on hand for sale— Woolpacks and Cornsacks Fencing Wire of all sizes, B '.rbed Plain Green and Yellow Tancred Turnips Skirvln Swedes and other Turnip Seeds of all descriptions Mangolds, etc. Clover Seeds of all descriptions Cocksfoot Rye-grass Tea in boxes and half-chests Bran, Oats, Chaff, &c. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY — REAPERS AND BINDERS, Ac. Wool Purchased jARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES OR CONSIGNED TO THE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, OB THE HOME MARKET. LIBERAL Cash Advances MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS. Weekly Sales HORSES, COWS, PIGS 4ND ALL KINDS OF STOCK AND PRODUCE Saturdays AT 11 O’CLOCK SHARP. FORTNIGHTLY SALES K S T O C Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD Alternately. Next Sale id ASHBURTON YARDS ry TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25 ist AGENTS for National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Go. Robey’s Threshing Machines. J MATSON, COX, & WEST STREET, Ashburton CO, 70



Business Notices. Drapery. J BEG to inform u y cus omers and tin inhabitants of Ai-hburt n Couoty that have DISPOSED OP MY BUSINESS DRAPER AND OUTFITTER, Carried on by me for the past two years in Ashburton, to Messrs Orr & Co., For whom I solicit the continuance of yc ur much valued interest and support. SAMUEL W. ALCORN. to the above, we need scarcely assure the public that it will be our constant endeavor to supply a really firct-class arrticle in the several depart ments of Boots, Clothing, AND GENERAL DRAPERY, Which we now add to our PREVIOUS BUSINESS, And the success which has crowned our efforts in the past as IMPORTERS OF Hardware AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE Will, wo trust, attend us in this, our new venture. Considering our facility for importing direct from the Home Markets, our customers are assured of having the latest novelties, as well as the usual use ful domestic drapery, at the lowest pos sible prices, compatable with fair legiti mate business. Orr and Co. GENERAL MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. IRONMONGERY. We have made special provision in our NEW STORES For the display of EXTENSIVE STOCKS In this important department] ofj our business, comprising Goods Calcux, vtbd to "®ss. Please the Most Fastidious. The Stock is of Varied Description, IMPORTED DIRECT From the Manufacturers, including the following Seasonable Goods in large quan tities : 1,000 Gallons Sperm Oil 100 Drums Colza, Lard, Olive, and Castor Oils 4-Barb Fence Wire, American and Colonial, at reduced prices, 25 Tons Binding Wire, quality guaran teed 10 Tons Manilla Binding Twine 3 cases Hay Forks 1 case Hay Rakes McCormick’s Reaper and Binder MACHINE FITTINGS, Etc. GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS Special attention is paid to this brand of our business and nothing kept in stool but goods of Superior Quality. WHOLESALE BUYERS Will find it to their advantage to purchase from us, as WE IMPORT TEAS, SUGARS, TOBACCOS, Em, In Large Quantities, And can supply in Bond if required. One & Co., IMPOR T E R S AND GENERAL MERCHANTS, East Sibeet.



Business Notices- C HitIBTMASA N D N E W YE A B ANDREW OBR IS now SHOWING A grand stock oc ::ew goods FOR CHRISTMAS AND THE NEW YEAR. BARGAINS ! BARGAINS ! ! BARGAINS !! B'ack and Cn’ornd Q -' I* Stays, LnibrciL.s, i...u • ..-‘cry Frilling, Laces, and Gloves Dress Goods, greatly reduced Blaek and Colored French Cashmeres 'J rimmed Hats and Bonnets in various styles KAIAPOI AND ENGLISH CLOTHING, Suits to Order from £4 , Fit Guaranteed. BOOTS In all Makes in English and Colonial. . DRESSMAKING In Good Style, Good Fit, mid Moderate Prices. CARPETS are very much reduced ; CHINA MATTING, from 8d per yard. Note the address—NEXT UNION BANK. GROCERY ESTABLISHMENT IN BRICK BUILDINGS, TANCRED STREET. A splendid Stock of New Teas and a General Grocery Stock. Families waited upon weekly. NO cn A USTRALIAN MERCANTILE UNION INSURANCE COMPANY (LIMITED CAPITAL £250,000. Twenty Per Cent, of Profits Divided Annually among the Policy Holden. LOWEST RATES OF PREMIUM. STACKS, BARNS, AND AGRICULTURAL RISKS GENERALLY, on moat Favorable Terms. Special Notice.—As this Company has been the means of Reducing Fire Premiums, Insurers will beat consult their own interests by heartily supporting it, and so prevent a return to the Old Rites. Agents for Ashburton and District, ORR & CO. CANTERBURY BRANCH. / n a f m* a i -> X m «?a~i m. as \V 859 //-. * fh-.r, Capital t 1.000,003 n UrrilityofSiifi&cif older* T H E PREMIER COLONIAL COM PANT/ FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENT— George Jameson. T H B WONDER OF THE WORLD. Herman’s WORLD-RENOWNED SHEEP WASH AND CELEBRATED VERMIN DESTROYER. This preparation is known throughout the civilised world to be far superior to any thin" yet discovered for eradicating tick, scab or lice on sheep, goats or cattle. It°i 3 sufficient to say that One Shilling Packet of the Powder dissolved in two buckets of water will wash Eighteen Sheep. This admits the most economial, as well as the simplest plan in the world for the cure and prevention of diseases incident to farm stock. By its use the farmer can secure the health of his stock at the rate of |d per he.kd per annum. In all large Sheep Districts in Australia, South America, and Africa, no other pre paration is used. 'J he vermin destroyer is also invaluable for the purpose of the Horticulturist; and it is most extensively used by the Flower and Kitchen Gardener in Europe, America, and the British possessions in all parts of the Globe.' One packet dissolved in two buckets of water will serve for over half an acre of ground and will effectually prevent blight and exclude all other garden pests. , , As a Vermin Killer it is an unrivalled specific. Its use will speedily exterminate all household pests, such as bugs, cockroaches, fleas on animals, moths in furs, and insects on birds of all kinds, from the canary to the poul try. For this purpose simple and plain diredions are given on every packet. The powder can also be used in a dry state for the destruction of rats and mice. A little sprinkled on a slice of bread and butter, or a piece of meat or cheese is sought after greedily by those vermin, while the household pets such as cats and dogs will not touffi it in any form, and are therefore perfectly safe. . , . _ _ The above marvellous discovery has gained for Herman Bros, and Co., London, silver medal at the .nterc jlonial Exhibition at Melbourne, 1866, besides numerous testimonials from Government official and all the dite of the medical faculty in Europe. HERMAN BROS. & CO. beg to announce that they have appointed CHARLES NEATE, Chemist and Druggist, East street, their sole Agent for Ashburton and vicinity, and from him the preparation car be obtained in parcels. Price —One Shilling; or six packets for Five Shillings. Liberal redaction allowed to the trade. Manufactory—BEAUMONT SQUARE. MILE END ROAD, LONDON. 8 28 Grown iron Works, CHRISTCHURCH. PAINTED COBRA - ATED IRON—The cheapest Building Iron ever introduced it is 40 per cent, below Galvanised Corrugated. To be had in 5,6, and 7 feet lengths. A now being extensively used lor Stabling, Outbuildings, and Fencing. This Thomas Crompton, UIMAGH AND MANCHESTrR STREETS, Chbirtohukoh 9 447 ► ONE DUST, BONE DUST. We have much pleasure to inform our jnts and others, that we have been ap nted Sole Agents for the sale of Mr F. Mayo’s BONE DUST, for Canter ry, and we are prepared to supply same quantities to suit purchasers. Bone Manure from bone meal to inch ne. . . Bones purchased in any quantit for ah, either at our Stores or at the Mill, impstead. For prices and particulars, apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., General Merchants, ign Ashburton. lING ! Coming ! 1 Coming ! ! Who ? What ? Why, Christmas e New Year ! Of course everybody nore or less clear conception of the ut it is in connection with another aich everybody may not know that e the trite announcement. The ‘act is that I am now ready with md large supplies of goods to meet ticipated increased demand of my oua customers in the approaching season. I respectfully solicit a call ,11 those who have money to lay out ho can purchase where they please ; will have the utmost attention, t, thanks, and last (not least), goid for their money. ithly accounts with SAFE custo and families waited upon weekly; entered at cash prices. H. M. CARSON, wale and Retail Agent for Nelson, p and Oo’fl pure blended tea-, East , Ashburton, next door to the Bank w Zealand. si GIFTS I FREE GIFTS! Until the New Year at this Shop. A PRESENT TO EVERY CUSTOMER proportionate in value to money spent, in eluding Albums, Photo Frames, Chim Vauses, Bt caches, Earrings, Lockets, Chains, Keepers, Alberts, and hundred! of useful and Handsome Goods. THIS WAY GREAT in Prices, REDUCTION Christmas and New Year Gifts of eve description. Heads of families most Ul rally dealt with. Come early and see f for yourselves. R. Bevan, SAUNDERS’ BUILDING Note the Address— Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel. 12 ÜBL I C NOT I O 2,000 ™ L Sf 2,00( • at Thomas F. Earley BOOK & STATIONERY DEPOT, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. Libraries, Sunday Schools, ete , reel from above (T.F.F.) greater discount t is obtainable either in Christchurch Dunedin. An inspection is solicited. Christmas cards in great variety, books, religious and secular works. THOMAS F. FARLEY. DIRECT IMPO RT E OF Books aud Stationvby, ASHBURTON. 1