Selling Hurdle Race of 10 sova ; one and a half miles. Mr O. Hobbs’ Moody 1 Mr B. Nichols’Despatch .. ... 2 Mr F, Simmons’ Ivanhoe 3 Benovolent Scurry, Mr Qlasaon’a Countess ... ... 1 Tow Plate, 50 sovs ; one mile and a quarter. Mr J. O. Hobbs’ b m Hinerua, 5 yrs, Bst 21b (0. Hobbs) 1 Mr W. Moore’s ch g Orange Lightning, aged, 7st 71b (Burgess) 2 Mr 0. W. Uourn’s br f Yinco, 3yrs, 7atslb ... (George) 3

WELLINGTON" CUP.

The following acceptances have been received for the Wellington Cot

THE UNEMPLOYED.

[by telegraph.] Chpistchurch, To-day.

About 100 of the unemployed gathered in the front of the immigration office this morning. The committee appointed by them were received by Mr March, who in formed them that the Government was prepared to put on men in clearing fences and plantations on the railway lines. Some work would also be provided in the Addington railway yards and the domain. In all cases 4s 6d per day would be paid and free passes given on the railway where necessary. Any odd jobs that were taken on piece work would be paid for at such a rate as to enable ordinary work men to obtain 4s fid per day. The com mittee withdrew, and rejoined their companions outside. On the result being communicated, some of those present groaned arid manifested their disapproval in other ways. Later. A meeting of the unemployed was held this afternoon, and it was decided to re fuse the Government offer ef 4s fid per day, and resolved to agitate for fis per day. The meeting also objected to the work being offered through Mr March, who is the Charitable Aid officer for the district.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

[REUTER’S XEIEGBAMB COPYRIGHT. 1 Shipping. London, Dec. 14 Arrived —Ships Waimea, from Ti maru (Sept nth); Auckland, from Port Chalmers (Sept 8th); barque Orient from Lyttelton (Sept 7th). The Tonquin War- Paris, Dec. 16. In addition to the force of 3,000 men which will embark for Tonquin within a week under General Millot, another body of troops of the same strength will be despatched during the month of January. The fortress of Bacninh will, it is stated, not be attacked until the arrival of these reinforcements. Dec. 17. Despatches to hand from Tonquin state that 6,000 French troops were being landed near Sontay, and that an attack upon that place was ex pected to be made on the 12th inst. The enemy was estimated at 20,000 trong. A Report Denied. Cairo, Dec. 16. The eye-witness who escaped from the battle of El Obeid when the Egyptian army was annihilated, con firms the statement that Hicks Pasha was killed when his troops were routed, and denies the truth of the telegram re ceived from the Governor of Dongola, to the effect that Hicks Pasha is alive and at Birket. Carey’s Assassin Hanged. London, Dec. 16. O’Donnell, the assassin of James Carey, was hanged this morning.

AUSTRALIAN.

[rEOTBR’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] [Received Deo. 18, 1.30 p.m.] The Harvest Prospects. Adelaide, To-day. Experts in agricultural produce who have visited the wheat-growing districts of this colony have estimated the aver age yield for this season at 12 bushels per acre, and the prospects of a large harvest are daily becoming brighter. Railway Bill. Hobart, To-day. The Railway Bill has passed through both Houses.

TELEGRAMS.

[per press association.] The Infanticide Case. Wellington, To-day. The police to-day laid an information against Kate Boyle, charging her with the wilful murder of her infant. The Mails. The Hawea, with the San Francisco mail, left the Manukan at a quarter past twelve to-day. She calls at Taranaki only, and will arrive here to-morrow afternoon. The southern portion will be taken on to Lyttelton by the Wanaka, arid if she is too late for the express the mails will he forwarded by special train. Earthquake. Dunedin, To-day. A smart shock of earthquake from north to south was experienced at Queens town. It lasted 2£mins. Balclutha, To-day, A pretty severe shock of earthquake was felt here at 12.45 p m.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1883.



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Pnb ic Notices; QROHBSTRAL SOCIETY. Owing to the Holidays the next Prac tice is Pns’poned until TUESDAY, January Bth, 1884 J. PURCHASE', 12 1092 Secretary. rjpo BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS. ~ Sealed TENDERS will be received at Ur Williamson's Store up till 12 noon of SATURDAY, 22nd Dec., for Raising Walla and making Additions to House at W>fiobmore. Drawings and specification can be seen gt Ur Williamson’s Store. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 12 1072 n o SCHOOL COMMITTEES and J PROMOTERS OP CHILDREN’S TREATS. CAMBRIDGE’S ~INGER BEER POWDER A ten gallop packet will make 10 gal lons of finest Ginger Beer, at a total cost of seven shillings. • 12 1088



0 Railway Notices. IST EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (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: — From Chris t-"l church l_ As h b ur- f ton ...) Temuka Timaru Waimate Oamaru To Kingston (tor the Lakes) •*. m .1* c ~s ri GOs 40s 50s 35s 45s 30s 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 12.60 a.m., and Oamaru at 3.30 a m., taking passengers from those stations only, arriving at Dun edin at about 7.60 a.m., 25th inst. Passengers 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 22nd December to 2nd January inclusive, and will be available for return up to and including 14th Januaiy. W. M. HANNEY, Traffic Superintendent. Traffic Superintendent’s Office, Dunedin, Js’.h December, 1883. 12 1089 Notice of Removal. REMOVAL. REMOVAL. To Let. Having taken the Premises known as Montgomery’s Corner, I am prepared to let my Business Premises on the Waka nui road (with or without dwelling). SHOP, with Fixtures, 18ft 6in x 28ft, with Show Room same size. Dwelling consists of 6 rooms, with scullery, etc. Apply, 8 H. M. JONr S. Business Notice. rjl I 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 Boots Made. Repairs done i on the shortest notice. 12 1087 , dDUflawi '3r S'Rmurray'^2 11 p rnAKE TIME BY THE FORE- X LOCK.” The circumstances of social life are widely different in these colonies from those at Home, and therefore the colonial market requires different treatment. This fact Robert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, East street, Ashburton, was not long in learning after his arrival on these shores, and he at once set h:s attention upon supplying WATCHES, which, while constructed with every regard to accuracy and reliableness in time-keeping, are also supplied with extra heavy cases, to resist the wear and tear of colonial life. He has just received an other supply of watches, and invites attention to prices. Celebrated Engliso levers, made expressly for R. Murray, specially suited for colonial wear, wit I extra heavy cases, all the latest improvements, at L 6, L 6 6s, L 6 10s ; higher classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO 10a, and LI2 12s; Rotherhams, L 6 10s. Printed guarantee with each watch sold. Attention is called to the Clocks, Jewellery, and English Plate in stock, and to the fact that all kinds of REPAIRING are done on the premises and GUARANTEED. R. MURRAY’S SHOP is CON SPICUOUS by the “ REGULATOR ” of his own manufacture which occupies a place in his window, and serves as an authority on mean time to the town. Watches free and aaf=> by post on re ceio< of P. 0.0 730c-960 Hotel. Ashburton hotel, East street, near Bridge. MRS M. A. L. WOODLEY, (Late of Clarendon Hotel, Dunedin, and Hinds Hotel), Has taken this very commodious house, which is now elaborately furnished throughout, and invites the patronage of the general public. Only the best Wines, Spirits, and Liquors kept in stock. Good Stabling provided. M, A. L, WOODLEY, 12 1035 Proprietress. Boarding Houses, &c. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE AND TEMPERANCE HOTEL C. TRUCKLE begs to return thanks to his friends and the public for their patron age since he has taken over the Prince Albert Boarding House, and trusts by always keeping a good table and accommo dation for boarders and travellers to re ceive a continuance of the same. Private rooms for families. C. TRUCKLE, i prince Albert Boarding House and Tem perance Hotel near Cookson’s Stables, Wnxs street, Ashburton ; next Odd fellows’ Hall, and one minute’s walk from , the Railway Station. Charges strictly moderate. 944 i fTIHE GUARDIAN is on every Tea 1 *- table in Ashburton.



Tenders. FOR SALE BY TENDER—About 20 Acres Rye GRASS and CLOVFB to 1 cent for hay. Apply, Office of this Paper. 12 1067 fJiO FARMERS AND CONTRACTORS TENDERS are invited for the LEASE for 5 years of Rural Sections 29930, 29929, 29931, containing 347 acres, situated on Mr Hart’s Run, the property of Mr Benjamin Short. Tenderers to state rent per acre per annum for each year; and fencing to be done by them at their own cost. The land is in its native state. The highest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. Tenders to be sent to the undersigned on or before December 24, from whom fall particulars can be ob tained. 12 1025 T. BULLOCK. To Let and For Sale. O R Stock PRIVATE SALE. 2£oo er ' no WETHERS, 2,4, and 0 tooth, and full mouthed er * no i*iw®® er ' no WETHERS t>£oo Merino EWES £OO Merino WETHERS £OO Merino WETHERS 1 Aft A Crossbred EWES, 4-tooth, with J-V/UU lambs at foot 1 Merino EWES, with “■ U v»lambs at foot. For particulars, apply to 12 998 FRIEDLANDER BROS. Auctions. SATURDAY, 18th DEC. Cheap Land. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Freeholder to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade Saleyards, on the above date, R S. 32592. confining 50 ACRES 3 ROODS 11 PERCHES Situated not far from Kyle, in the Wakanui district. The land is unim proved, and will be sold at a very low price, and on liberal terms. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 12 1076 Auctioneer. Clearing Sale OF Immense Stock of BHILDING TIMBER GALVANISED IRON, NAILS FENCING WIRE, STAKES, COAL FIREWOOD, HURDLES <£c., &c., &c. AT THE Railway Siding, Ashburton, on THORsDAT, 20th DECEMBER, At half-past one o’clock sharp. It JESSES MATSON, COX & CO. IVjL have received instructions from Mr Alpheus Hayes, in consequence of his being compelled to remove from the aiding by the Railway Departme; t, to sell as above, absolutely without reserve, Shed, 60 x 26, new ; with office Stables and Fencing 150.000 ft 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 Skirtings Fencing V. ire, Coal, Hurdles And a lot of miscellaneous articles too numerous to particularise. Remember the date. Hour of sale—l.3o p.m. sharp. Terms very easy at sale. 12 1051 MATSON, COX & CO. THURSDAY, DEO. 20rn. Estate of Thomas Mutter, Rakaia, Saddler. R DAVIES has received instructions , from the Trustee, to Sell by Public Auction, at his rooms, Rakaia, on Thursday, 20th December, at 12 o’clock, The Stock-in-Trade of Saddlery, Harness, Etc., Etc., Etc. Consisting of Collars, Martingales and Cruppers Spring Cart Harness, and Hames Stirrup Irons, Brushware and Combs Oils, Soft Soap, Whips, Crops, etc. Leading, Plough, Tug and Back Chains Leather Girths, Leading Harness, etc. Stools, Steps, Buckles, Bits, Spurs, etc., etc. Also, at Mr Mutter’s Private House, 1 Handsome Drawing-room Suite, in maroon velvet, Cabinet, Pictures, Carpet, Hearth Rug, Fender and Irons, Mats, Vases, Umbrella Stand, Curtains, Pole, etc., etc. Sale at 12 o’clock. Terms cash. 12 1082 R. DAVIES, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 22nd DECEMBER, MONSTER SALE op UNREOE E M E D PLEDGES. fublic Companies. \TEW ZEALAND LOAN MEK CAN TILE 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, A tralian, and London Markets. UNDERTAKES INDENTS of British, Continental, East Indian, and Ameri can goods, and Commissions in branches of Mercantile Business. HOLDS PERIODICALS AUCTION SALES of Wool, Grain, Skins, Hides Tallow, Live Stock, Land, etc, at iti Saleroom’, Warehouses and the Cen tral Markets. Special and Clearing Sales also conducted. Supplies WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates. Matson, Cox, and Co. w E H Vj'l FOR SALE CHEAP. all AGENTS xN CANTERBURY FOR— Ruston Proctor and Co.’s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to be the Best Machines imported into New Zealand. Felton and Guilleaume’s Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire, dandy’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. C. W, TURNER, Agent, 10 Rakaia. S. E. Poyntz, N OVELTY EMPORIUM. Burnett Street, Ashburton. Portable Ranges, from L 6. Turnip Seeds, fresh, clean and tried at 80s per cwt. Swedes at 85* per cwt. Garden Tools and Seeds of all descrip tions. Pot Plants in full bloom, including choice Roses, Fusohia, Heath, Geranium, etc. A large assortment of Knick Knacks* very useful in a household. N.B.—Everything from an anchor to a gridiron, not forgetting a mouse-trap. A call respectfully invited ! ! ! Stephen E. Poyntz, No. 3, Friedlanders’ Buildings, T. Bullock. ALFRED HARRISON, has received instructions from Mr S. Salek, Licensed Pawnbroker, Ashburton, to Sell by Public Auction, at his Rooms, on Saturday, December 22nd, An extensive assortment of UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, Comprising— -14 Ladies’, 30 Gents’ Gold and Silver Hunting English Levers, includ ing .Gents’ 18 carat gold keyless Hunting Lever, Ladies’ 18 carat gold Hunting Waltham Lever (splendid articles), Silver Brace lets, gold and silver Chains, Rings, Lockets, Studs, gold and silver Sets Brooches and I arrings, Sur veyor's Scales, Entire’s Roller and Bridle, Opera Glasses, Books, E.P, Forks and Spoons, Bibles, Air Pistol, Pipes, Concertinas, Silk Dress, Clothing, etc., etc. A'tre mondous quantity of other articles Sale to commence at 2 o'clock. Goods will be on view from 11 o’clock morning of sale, when articles may be examined and selected. 12 1090 ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer. MR THOMAS BULLOCK has the 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 stisefc and Town Belt 860 Gray street 305 Burnett street 706 Wills street 732 Wills street 858 Gray street 859 Gray street 240 William and Kerraode streets 318 Havelock street 689 Cameron street 3;i3 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 Tanored street 1039 Corner of Peter and Walker streets 1060 Peter street 49,58, 59, 64, Kermode stieet 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 l \ inter and Burnett streets 707, 709, Wills street, with build ings thereon Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. fllO LET.—House of four rooms on I Wakanui road, presently occupied by Mr H. Thomson. T. BULLOCK. 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 to lend on mortgage. T. BULLOCK. B ARB WIRE. BARB WIRE. Fncourage Local Industry. The Undersigned has Christchurch made BARB WIRE For Sale much cheaper than the impoited article. T. BULLOCK T O DAIRYMEN, PEALERS AND Ojl HERS. TO LET—6Q acres well grassed land fronting the Wakanui creek and Race course road. If required, the owner will divide it and let in two lots of 2q acres each. T. BULLOCK. rjpo MEET THE TIMES, the under mentioned shops will be let at very low rentals, as below ; Shop and Dwelling House in East street, rent only 10s 6d per week. Shop and Dwelling House in Moore street, 6a 6d per week. Shop and Dwelling House in the Tri -• angle, 10a 6d per week, T. BULLOCK. wo LPACKS, full weights FENCING WIRE, Nos. 8 and 9, at less than cost LI S t EU, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s to L 55 a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all desciip tions, guar nteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH & OTHER CLOVERS MATSON, COX AND CO. Rakaia. WE have much pleasure in intimating to our clients and others in the Rakaia District that we have made ar rangements to attend the Regular FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK There, and wo have evsry confidence in soliciting a share of their patronage. M R 8 413 MATSON, COX & CO. F O R E, PRIVATELY— -48 Acres, 3 roods 23 perches, 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, Coalgate, 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 Acres, improved, Alford Forest 2120 Acres, improved, Mount Hutt 564 Acres, improved, Rangitata 1394 Acres, all in English grass, Chertsey 126 Acres, all in English grass, Chertsey 242 Acres, improved, Seafield 398 do (improved, 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 43 i Acres 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, Rakaia 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 Acrss, 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, Methvon, etc. 8 423 MATSON, COX & CO. Matson Cox & Co. V UCTIONEERS .fe VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RATES AND ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS VVOOI., GRAIN, SEED AND GKNERAL Mb RCHANTS. We have now on hand for sale— Woolpacks and Cornsacks Fencing Wire of all sizes, B -rDed Plain Green and Yellow Tancred Turnips Skirvin 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 IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES OK CONSIGNED TO THE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, OR THE HOME MARKET. LIBERAL Cash Advances MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS. Weekly Sales OF HORSES, COWS, PIGS AND ALL KINDS OF STOCK AND PRODUCE ON Saturdays AT 11 O’CLOCK SHARP, FORTNIGHTLY SALES STOCK OF TOC Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD Alternately. Next Sale AT YARDS ASHBURTON ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25 AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Y ichinee.J MATSON, COX, & WEST STREET, Ashburton CO. Business Notices. Drapery. L. OXLEY, RAKAIA, Has kindly consented to receive entries for the present. 70 BEG to inform r- y cus'omers and tho inhabitants of AHiLum n County (hat 1 have DISPOSED OF MY BUSINESS AS 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 y< ur much valued interest and support. S VMUEL W. ALCORN. Business Notices. C“ “ 1 STM A S AND NEW ORR TEAR to the above, we need scarcely assure the public that it will be our constant endeavor to supply a really fifet-clasa arrticle in the several depart ments of Boots, Clothing, GENERAL DRAPERY, Which we now add to our PREVIOUS BUSINESS, And the success which has crowned our efforts in the past as IMPORTERS Hardware GENERAL MERCHANDISE Will, we 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 Calcul vted to Please the Most Fastidious. The Stock is of Varied Description, IMPORTED DIRECT Froir tho Manufacturers, including tho 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 care Hay Rakes BARGAINS ! ! BARGAINS ! ! McCormick’s Reaper and Binder MACHINE FITTINGS, Etc. GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS Special attention is pa : d to this branch of our business and nothing kept in stock but goods of Superior Quality. WHOLESALE BUYERS Will find it to their advantage to purchase from us, as WE IMPORT TEAS, SUGARS, TOBACCOS, Etc. , In Large Quantities, And can supply in Bond if required. Orr & Co., IMPORTERS AND GENERAL MERCHANTS, East Street. ANDREW IS NOW SHOWING A GRAND STOCK CF NEW GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS AND THE NEW YEAR. BARGAINS ! Dress Goods, greatly reduced Blaek and Colored French Cashmeres 'i 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, and Moderate Prices. CARPETS are very much reduced ; CHINA MATTING, from 8d per yard. Note the address—NEXT UNION BANK. Black and Colored ° « Stays, Umbrellas, d . *•••/ Frilling, Laces, and uloves GROCERY ESTABLISHMENT IN BRICK BUILDINGS, TANCRED STREET. A splendid Stock of New Teas and a General Grocery Stock. Families waited upon weekly. VO Cn C* S A USTRALTAN 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 most Favorable Terms. Special Notice. —As this Company has been the means of Reducing Fire Premiums, Insurers will best consult their own interests by heartily supporting it, and so prevent a return to the Old Rates. Agents for Ashburton and District, ORR & CO. CANTERBURY BRANCH. <2* 5* 3016 */.A wSK 'syS'i mmimm m IN 22 V jm Established 1359. Capital t 1,000,003 U v L!;.I !T€D UfJBILITY OF ShFREYOLDERS T H E PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LO=VEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON .AGENT— George Jameson. 24 T HE 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 thing yet discovered for eradiotating tick, scab or lice on sheep, goats or cattle. It is 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 firmer can secure the health of his stock at the rate of |d per head per annum. In all large Sheep Districts in Australia, South America, and Africa, no other pre paration is used. 2he vermin destroyer is also invaluable for the purpose of tho 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. Asa Vermin Killer it is an unrivalled specific. Its use will speedily exterminate all household pests, such as bugs, cookroachesj 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 direct ions 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 touih it in any form, and are therefore perfectly safe. The above marvellous discovery has gained for Herman Bros, and Co., London, the silver medal at the .ntercolonial Exhibition at Melbourne, 1866, besides numerous testimonials from Government official and all the elite 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 reduction allowed to the trade. Manufactory— BEAUMONT SQUARE, MILE END ROAD, LONDON. 8 28 Crown Iron Works, CHRISTCHURCH. PAINTED COREL 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. , This 5a now being extensively used for Stabling, Outbuildings, and Fencing. Thomas Crompton, uIMAGH AND MANCHESTER STREETS, Christchurch 9 447 B ONE DUST, BONE DUST. We have much pleasure to inform our clients and others, that we have been ap pointed Sole Agents for the sale of Mr F. T. Mayo’s BONE DUST, for Canter bury, and we are prepared to supply same in quantities to suit purchasers. Bone Manure from bone meal to inch bone. Bones purchased in any quantit for Cash, either at our Stores or at the Mill, Hampstead. For prices and particulars, apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Gene-al Merchants, 8 430 Ashburton. COMING ! Coming !! Coming !1! Who ? What ? Why, Christmas and the New Year ! Of course everybody has a more or less clear conception of the fact, but it is in connection with another fact which everybody may not know that I make the trite announcement. The other fact is that I am now ready with fresh and large supplies of goods to meet the anticipated increased demand of my numerous customers in the approaching festive season. I respectfully Solicit a call from all those who have money to lay out and who can purchase where they please ; they will have the utmost attention, civility, thanks, and last (not least), goc d value for their money. Monthly accounts with SAFE custo mers, and families waited upon week.y ; goods entered at cash prices. H. M. CARSON, Wholesale and Retail Agent for Nelson, Moate and Go’s pure blended tea*, East street, Ashburton, next door to tho Bank GIFTS! 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, Chin Vauses, B: caches, Earrings, Lockets Chains, Keepers, Alberts, and hundred of useful and Handsome Goods. THIS WAY-GREAT REDUCTION in Prices. */ r Christmas and New Year Gifts of eve description. Heads of families most lib rally dealt with. Come early and see'f for yourselves. B. Bevan, SAUNDERS’ BUILDING Note the Address— Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel. 12 ÜBL I C NOTICE 2,000 2.000 at Thomas F. Farley's BOOK & STATIONERY DEPOT, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. Libraries, Sunday Schools, eta r reeei from above (T.F.F.) greater discount tb is obtainable either in Christchurch Dunedin. An inspection is solicited. Christmas cards in great variety, books, religious and secular works. THOMAS F. FARLEY. DIRECT IMPORTER OF Books and Stationary, ASHBURTON. 1041