THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1888.



Direct Steamers. Christchurch, To-day. wnoie uuuiijr *** little cost. Read. —[Advt.] Indigestion, weak stomach, irregularities of the bowels, cannot exist when Hop Bitters are rcbucaaucwi 1 , . . Moss and Co., Sydney, General Agents. Flies and Bugs.—Beetles, insects, roaches, ants, bed-bugs, rats, mice, gophers, jack-rab bits, cleared out by “ Rough on Bats. Moses, Moss and Co., General Agents, Sydney Wells’ “Rough on Corns.”—Ask for Wells’“Rough on Corns.” 7>£d. Quick re lief, complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bunions. Moses, Moss and Co., t-ydney, eneral Agents. ROHESTRAL SOCIETY’S CONCERT. SPECIAL FEATURES TO-NIGHT. Fiutb Solo— Clinton’s ‘‘ Cavantina,” by Violin Solo-Mr Corriok 12 1002 NEW YEAR GIFTS. Special Advertisement. Mr Poore CHBISTM IS NOW OPEN HILL’S SAMPLE ROOMS, Opposite Arcade.



Monster Bazaar AND Fancy Fair. F. Hairdresser. 11 929 Pub ic Notices. Ashburton, Dee. 4th, 1833. Dear Sir,— I very much regret having been inducsd to commence criminal proceedings against you, or to reflect in any way upon your integrity, honesty, or straightforwardness, as I amnow thoroughly convinced that there was not the slightest foundation for such proceedings or reflections, an 1 that my action in the matter was ha»ty and ill advised. I also agree to pay all legal ex penses that you may have incurred in the matter.—Yours truly, CathkkineMartin. Mr S. D. Nathan, commission agent, Ash burton 12 994 M 5 II “ 7 Several sums of MONET to T.END on mortgage varying from £6O to £1,500. II 97Q J. WARD SON TXTAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. No. 2 Ward. A MEETING of Ratepayers will be held at the Wakanui Schoolroom on TUESDAY, Dec. 11th, at 7.30 p m., to consider the matter of Protective Works in the boundaries of the River District. F. T. MAYO, 12 987 Chairman. T>E DANItL CLIFTON, of Alford JJf Forest, bushman, deceased. All ACCOUNTS owing to the lata Daniel Clifton must be PAID to the undersigned within fourteen days from date or legal proceedings will be taken for their recovery. It is also requested that all Accounts owing by the late Daniel Clifton be ren dered to the undersigned without delay. Dated this Ist day of December, 1883. .WILDING & CAY GILL, 12 983 Solicitors to Administrators. IJIEN SHILLINGS REWARD. Lost, strayed or stolen, a Dark Brown MARE, no visible brand, has growing hog main, and also white hairs on off shoulder and neck, with wire mark on off fore foot; was tethered in vacant section next Chapmans, painter’s, any one returning name to Mr Williamson’s, next Dr. Leahy’s, Tancred street, will receive the above reward, and any one retaining her after the above date will be prosecuted., 12 979 Ash burton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 6 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6 per cent, per annum for three months, and 7 per cent, per annum if fixed for 6 months or over. J. WARD, Manager. Office —— Arcade Chambers, Burnett street. "I mO PARENTS, GUARDIANS, AND X OTHERS. The undersigned will (if ordered by noon on Friday, Deo. 7th) provide HAND BOUQUETS made up to correspond with the Dresses to be worn by Children attending the



Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. j^OTICE— Tub Asubuktok Guardian i) a Gazette for all notices undtr the Debtors and Creditors Acts. IN the District Court of Ashburton, Holden at Ashburton. In ihe fnatter of the Debtors and Credi tors Act, 1876, the Acts amending the same, and of the bankruptcy of ALEXANDER WATSON SMITH, of Alford Forest, laborer, a debtor. This is to notify that Alexander Wat son Smith, of Alford'Forc'd, in (he Pro vincial District of Cant*. r ury, labor* r, has this day filed a statement that ho is unable to meet hi* engagements with his creditors, "the first meeting * f creditors R.



to be lieU at the L> strict Courthouse, Ashburton, on Tuesday, the 11th day o' December, 1883, ut 11 o’clock in the fore noon. Dated this fifth day < f December, 1883. W. MARTIN, Clerk of the Court. C. W. Purnh.li, Solicitor for debtor. 12 999 IN the District Court of Ashburton, holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Debtors and Credi tors Act, 1876, the teveral Acts amending the same and of the bankruptcy of ARCHIBALD MoCOLL, of Ashburton, hotel keeper, a debtor. This is to notify that Archibald McColl, of Ashburton, hotelkeeper, has this day filed in the above honorable Court a de claration that he is unable to meet his engagements with his creditors. The first meeting of creditors will bo held at the District Courthouse at Ashburton, on MONDAY, the 10th day of December instant at 11 o’clock in the forenoon. Dated this sth day of Dec-mber, 1883. W. MAR IN, Clerk of Court. Gerald D. Branson, Solicitor for debtor. 12 1004 Concert rjp OW N HALL THIS EVENING. (Jrand Concert, BY THE ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY, Assisted by talent from Christchurch, both Vocal and Instrumental. PROGRAMME. Part First. 1. Overture, by the Society—" Invocation d Ste. Decile ” (Lamotte). 2. Song—Mr G. D. Branson. 3. Duet (Cornets), "Will o’ theWLp” (Round)—Messrs G. Hoskins and Jas. McDonald. 4 Song, “Vashti”—Mrs Corrick. 5. Quartette (Flute, Violin, Violoncello, Piano) —“ Half-hours with the best Masters ” (Beethoven). 6. Song, “When the Tide Comes in” (Milliard)— Miss Smart. 7. Overture, by the Society —" Cleopatra ’ ( Blanch ateau).



Interval of Ten Minutes. Part Second. 1. Overture, by the Society Dark (Audibert). 2. Bong (with Flute Obligato), “Close to the Threshold ” (H. Parker)— Mrs Crisp and Mr Jameson. 3. Quartette (0 rnels, Euphonium, Tenor Ho n), “ Reapers’Chorus ” (Round) Messrs G. Hoskins, J. McDonald, R. Jenkins, 0. Vincent. 4. Song, “Alas, those Chimes' 1 (Mari tana) —Mrs Corrick. 5. Violin S Jo—Mr Corrick. 6 Song—Mr Branson. 7. Overtme, by the Soc>ety—“ La Fee de Potsdam’’ (Bichard). God Save the Queen.” Prices- 3s, 2s, Is. 11 866 Entertainments. Oddfellow s’ hall, ASHBURTON. DEC. 26 AND 27. The ( xford Dramatic Company will ap pear each evening in their moat Popular DRAMAS and FAROES. For further particulars, see handbills. 12 995 i GARDEN PARTY and TEA MEET- A ING will be held in the Parsonage Garden on WEDNESDAY 12th DEC., Proceeds in aid of the Building Fund of St Stephen’s Sunday School. Stalls for the Sa e of Fruit, Produce, and Needlework.—lawn Tennis, Croquet, and other amusements. —Fine Art Exhi bition and other Shows.—lnstrumental and Vocal Music in the Evening.—Gates open at 3 p.m.—Tea from 5 p.m. —Admis sion, 2s; children, Is.—Presents of all kinds for the Tea and Stalls, and loans of Picture* and Curiosities, will be thank fully received at any time at the Parson age. E. A. SCOTT. 11 919 Tenders- TENDERS are invited for ENLARG ING the Wesleyan Church, at Wil lowby. Particulars may be obtained by applying to the undersigned, to whom tenders are to be sent not later than 5 p.m. on WEDNESDAY. 12th inst. The lowest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted. 12 1003 B. BIRD.



FANCY DRESS BALL on December Bth, at reasonable prices. Bouquet holders and papers, laced and silvered in stock, • S. E. POINTZ 12 985 Novelty Emporium. rjiO FARMERS AND BUTCHERS. The undersigned is prepared to Receive and Forward for Sale on behalf of clients. Wool Skins Fat, etc. U 962 ALBERT ROBERTS.



Public Notices. Ashburton cheese & suite FACTORY Co. (Limited.) The ANNUAL GENERAL MEET ING of SHAREHOLDERS will be held in the Arcade Chambers, Ashburton, on WEDNESDAY, December 12th, 1883, at 3 p.m. To receive Directors’ Report and also Balance-Sheet Election of Three Directors in place of Messrs J. Grigg, J. Clark and G. Wilkin, who retire in accordance with the Articles of Association, but are eligible for re-election Appointment of Auditor To consider of the disposal of the un allotted shares in the Company, and all other General Business in connection with the affairs of the Company S. E. POYNTZ, 12 991 Sec. Railway Notices. ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section). CLEANING AND REPAIRING CLOCKS, Christchurch Section. TENDERS will be received at this office op to noon on THURSDAY, the 6th of December proximo, for Cleaning and Repairing the Clocks on the Christ church Section (from Waikari to Waitaki inclusive and branches), from Ist Janu ary, 1884 to 31st December, 1885. Specification of conditions can be seen at this office, and at the S:ation-raaßtera’



offices, Ashburton and Timaru. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office. Chiistchurch, Nov. 19th, 1883. 11 904 Sports. ATHLETIC SPORTS. A ATHLETIC SPORTS. To be held on the Tround of the Ashbur ton Cricket and Athletic Sports Ground Company on MONDAY, DEC. 17, 1883. T. Bullock J. McLean Dunu A. Fcoks F. Fo.ks J. Fooks W. H. Gundry C. P. 11. Jephson Dr Leahy Commutes ; Samuel B, Nelson Andrew Orr E. C. Prebble B. Reddin S. Saunders G. J. Shaw D. Thomas H. Zander W. H. Zouch. Judges C. C. Fooks, Dr Leahy, S. B. Nelson, M. Stitt, and D. Thomas. Handicappers —J. Anderson and M. C. O. Digby. ' im°keeper—El, Zander. Starter —S. i aunders. JOHN A. CAYGILL, 11 933 Hon. Secretary. Racing- WINSLOW ANNUAL POETS AND RAC E S. NEW YEAR’S DAY. President—E. G. Wright, M. H.R. Vice-President—John Carter. Judge—M. Stitt. Starter-M Simpson. Clerk of the Scales —C. Jephson. Clerk of the Course—H. Fowler. Handicappers—M Stitt and S. Saunders. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 12 sovs ; over six flights of hurdles, 3ft Gin high ; nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. Distance, !■£ miles. 2. Winslow Cup (Handicap), valued at 5 guineas, with 20 sovs added : second horse to save his stakes ; nomina tion, LI; acceptance, LI. Distance, 1$ miles. 3 Trotting Race (Handicap), of 5 sovs ; nomination, 5s ; acceptance, ss. Two



miles. 4. Maiden Plate, o' 5 sovs ; weight for age ; entrance, 10s. One mile. 5. Consolation Race (Handicap), of 5 sovs ; nomination, 5s ; acceptance, ss. One mile. RULhS : No one will be allowed to enter a horse unless a subscriber of half a guinea to the fund, or when the prize is L2O or over, one guinea. All horses to have been owned in the County three months prior to the races. Three horses t ■ start or no race. No protest will be entertained unless LI be deposited with the Secretary within bO minui.es after the race is run, which will be forfeited should the same, in the opinion of the Committee, prove frivilous. A o one allowed to train a horse on the course one week before the races, under penalty of being disqualified. In event of a walk-over only half of the stakes will be awarded. ENTRANCE AT GATE—Men on foot, Is ; Women a- d Children, Free ; Horsemen, 2s; Traps and Expresses 2s 6d. THOS. HICKS, 10 837 Sec etary.



jy^O U N T SOMERS ANNUAL Bports and Races. THURSDAY, DEO. 27ra, 1833. PROGRAMME: 1. Mount Somers Cop, a sweepstake of 2sovß, with 15aovs added; open County of Ashburton. Entrance, 10s. Second horse to save 2sova from the stakes. Distance, miles ; weight, lOst 7.b. 2. Hurry Scurry, of osovs, for district horses only. Entrance, ss. Second horse to save entrance. Distance, 1 mile: weight, 10st. Post entries. 3. Trotting Race, of ssovs, for district horses only, with a sweepstake of 5s for second horse. Ent.ance, ss. Diftanco, 2 mi'os; weight, list 71b 4. £ hearer's Purse, of 3sovs, for district horaisonly, with a sweepstakes of 2s Gd each for second horse. En trance, Ss. Distance, mile, catch weights. Post entries. 5. Farmers’ Plate, of sovs, open to County of Ashourton. Entrance, 10s. Second horse to save fees. Dis tance, 1 mile; weight, 10st 71b, win ner of Cup to carry 141 b extra. RULES. 1. All horses entered for races Nos. 1 and 5 to have been owned in the County three months prior to rf-ces. 2. 'three horses the bona fide property of different owners to start or no race. 3. No protest will be entertained unless made thirity minutes after the race has been run, and a deposit of 20i be lodged at the same time, which shall be forfeited should the protest prove frivolous, 4. Entrance for races Nos. 1, 3 and 5 to be lodged in the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m on Monday, Decem ber 24th. 5. Qualification fee in racei shall be 10s. 6. District horses to be owned by per sons residing in the old Mount Somers Road Board district, three months prior to races. The usual Athletic Sports will follow, for which liberal prizes will be given. JOHN McOLIMONT, 12 996 Secretary.



TENDERS are invited for the LEASE of part of FARM No. 12, Longbeach Estate, containing 133 acres 1 rood psrcl •>, for 2 or three years, at the option of tenderers, from 30th of November last, recently in occupation of Mr Thomas Painter. It is well watered, and there is a comfortable house erected on the farm. Tenders to be sent to the undersigned not later than THURSDAY, 13th inst. The highest or any tender not necessarily a °Ako tnvite TENDERS for LEASE of the adjoining BLOCK, containing 221 acres, this is also well watered, but no improvements. 12 1001 T. BULLOCK. R. rs HE Hospital aiid Charitable Aid * Board invite separate TENDERS for the SUPPLY of Rations, Groceries, Medical Comforts, Fuel, Medicines and Burials, to the Home, Ashburton, for twelve months ending 31at DECEMBER, 1884. Full particulars and forma of tender can be obtained on application to the Master of Home, Ashburton. Tenders addressed to the Chairman of the Board, will be received by the under signed up to noon on MONDAY, De cember 10th. The lowest or auy tender not neces sarily accepted. J, E. MARCH. Charitable Aid Office, Christchurch, Nov. 29th, 1883. 12 981



To Let and For Sale. rrO LET— A. 4-Ronmod COTTAGE. 8 cii fe to the Borough School ; also, thus; commodious Business PREMISE'*, with comfortable Dwelling, on Bari ns: Square. U. M. Jones. 12 982 FOR SALK—A comfortable 3-roomed HOUSE at Hampstead, |th of an acre of Garden, well stocked with trees, good well and everything complete. For particulars, apply E. Knight or Ward and Son, Ashburton. 12 975 FOR SALE. rnO Cowkeepers and others, about 2 I Acres capital Mowing GRASS, foi which TENDERS are invited. Thos. E Kiiavorth, Builder, etc., Mill Race road, Allenton, back of Saunders’ Mill, "here the grass may be seen and tenders left until MONDAY, Dec. 10th, 1883 12 1000



Stock T7 0E 2500 4500 2500 2500 500 500 1000 1000 PRIVATE SALE. Merino WETHERS, 2,4, and 6 tooth, and full mouthed Merino EWES Merino WETHERS Merino EWES Merino WETHERS Merino WETHERS Crossbred EWES, 4-tooth, with laml s at foot Merino EWES, 4-tooth, with lanVs at foot. For particulars, apply to 12 998 FRIEDLANDER BROS. ■ jiiiii Auctions- Wool. jyjßsvSßS H. MATSON & CO., HOLD THEIR NEXT Wool Sale ON TUESDAY, DEO. 18xh, 1883. 500 BALES already catalogued Clients are particularly requested to send in consignments to us as soon as pos sible, so that they can be duly catalogued and forwarded. WOOLPACKS HEAVY WEIGHTS SDPPLIED. 12 984 MATSON, COX & CO.



RAKAIA Stock Sales. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COM PASY will bo'd their next Auction Sale OF STOCK AND IMPLEMENTS, At Eakaia, on THURSDAY NEXT, the 6th DEC. SPECIAL ENTRIES. 100 Crossbred EWES TJ Head Fat CATTLE 10 PIGS JQRAUGHT and LIGHT HORSES 1 Andrews and Beavan’s “ Austal asian CHAFF CUTTER,” almost new McCormick WIRE BINDERS Wood’s TWINE BINDER Deenng’s WIRE BINDER. 12 986 C. W. TURNER, Agent.



Public Companies. it kw ZE.t I.aND LOAN & MER 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, 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 Stoc'-, Land, etc, at its Pn'r-ro m - , Ware’ onses and ‘he Gen ii al Markets. Special and Clearing Sales also con noted. Supplies WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Kates. AGENTS xN CANTERBURY FOR— Ruston Proctor and Co.’s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to bo 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, Christchnrnb. GEO. WILKIN, Agent, Ashburton, C. W. TURNER, Agent, 10 Rakaia. S. B. Poyntz. ~\TCVELTY EMPORIUM AND HORTICULTURAL DEPOT. SteiDhen E. Poyntz, No. 3, Friedlanders’ Buildings, Burnett Street, Ashburton. To the ladies of Ashburton—Latest artistic novelties for decorative purposes on \iew. Splendid collection of not plants, true to name, in full bloom, from la 3d per pot. More solid articles, viz— Hematite painted corrugated iron, 40 per cent cheaper than O. G. Iron; ranges, fixed and portable, at moderate prices ; Fountain and other washing boilers, great labor saving machines; iron wheelbarrows a'l sizes ; gardening and other tools in stock. To farmers—The celebrated Racine fanning mills (no farmer should be with out one), clean and grade every kind of seed grown, price low ; rape aco‘i, new imported, 4£d per lb; turnip seed, good, 78s per cwt, can be seen growing. All other goods at like rates. 835



T. Bullock. MR THOMAS BULLOCK has the following TOWN SECTIONS FOR SAL?— 711 Wakanui road and Wills street 746 Peter street 822 Cox street 818 Aitken street 842 Aiiken and Cass streets 311 Corner of Havelock street and Town Bolt 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 48 Kermode street 248 Kermode street . 249 Kermode street 353 Moore street 335 Moore street 27 Dobson street 771 Three frontages on Cox street Wakanui road and East Town belt 905 Corner of Gray and East streets 427 Tancred street 1069 Corner of Peter and Walker streets 1060 Peter street 49,58, 59, 64, Kermode street 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 761 Corner of Peter street and Town Belt east 21 Corner of Dobson and East street 539 Pete.- street 538 Peter street 824 Cox street, with two brick cot tages thereon 825 Cox street, with two brick cot tages thereon 412 Moore srreet 84 ~ 643 Corner of inter and Burnett streets Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. MONLY TO LEND.—Three special sums of £450, L2OO and £SO to lend on mortgage. T. BULLOCK. WIRE. BARB WIRE. Encourage Local Industry. The Undersigned has Christchurch made BARB WIRE For Sale much cheaper than the impoited article. T. BULLOCK. rpO DAIRYMEN, DEALERS AND i. O r HERS. TO LET—SO 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 25 acres each.] T. BULLOCK. f| () MEET THE TIMES, the under - X mentioned shops will be let at very low rentals, as below : 8 hop and Dwelling House in East street, rent only 10s 6d per week. Shop and Dwelling House in Muoie street, 6a 6d per week. Shop and Dwelling House in the Tri angle, 10a 6d per week. T. BULLOCK.



Business Notices- THE JOHNSTON HARVESTER AND Twine Binder, NOW ON VIEW AT MY YARDS. The best MACHINE in the colony. OVER A DOZEN IMP-.OVEMEKTS. STRENGTH, LIGHTNESS, SIMPLICITY. Jail and Inject it. ALFRED HARRISON, 11 891 Agent.



PUBLIC NOTICE. 2,000 v Sf 2,000 Thomas F. Farley’s BOOK & STATIONERY DEPOT, S'aunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. Libraries, Sunday Schoo’s, e‘c , rece ve from above (T. h.F.) gnater dis. mint than is obtainable either in Chiistchurch or Dunedin. An inspection is solicited. Christmas cards in great variety, prize books, religious and secular works. THOMAS F, FARLEY, DIRECT IMPORTER OF Books and Stationary, ASHBURTON. 1041 JUST OPENED UP Without a doubt the Most Beautiful Selection of CHRISTMAS CARDS Ever Exhibited in the Colony ; —A very valuable Present to any Friend. An inspection is solicited. CHEAP STATIONERY. Good Business Envelopes, 6s 6d per Notepaper, superior quality, os pe’ ream Foolscap, unequalled value, la per quire Also for 1884 DIARIES 1884 Offered at Published Price. B. Bevan, Stationer, Bookseller, «&0., SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. Note the Address— Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel. 1~17 JIOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE. I he New Bankruptcy Bill, 1883. The Chattel Securities *ct Amendment ISto, Etc., Etc.



Business Notices. Orr & Co. JJAVE REMOVED TO THEIR New Premises And this SPACE IS RESERVED For their NEW ADVERTISEMENT, Which will APPEAR IN A FEW DAI S. -278



Business Notices. IVi S n UP BUSINESS IN ASHBURTON ■More Surprises. I'KR-iNM.Vr'D CLEAI.T2TG OUT SALE OP PR APERY, MILLINERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS S. W. ALCORN’S, EAST STREET. In consequence of the long continued depression of business, scarcity of money, losses by bad debts, etc., S. Y. r . Alcous has decided on clearing out of Ashburton as quickly as possible. To effect this ol j.*ct speedily THE MONSIER CHEAP SALE OF THE ENTIRE STOCK will commence on TUUR',DAY, the 2'tb instant, and will be continued until the whole is disposed of. All the New . v nu o Goons just opened out, together with • Large Shipment Direct from Lon-ion (to arrive in about a week) will be included in the Cheap Sale, thus giving the public a grand opportunity cf supplying their requirements ftr the approaching season at a little ov> r HALF THE ORDINARY PRICES. i his being a Genuine Clearing our Salk, intending purchasers will do well to eome early and secure the B.ck of the Bargains. As it will take a considerable time to dispose of the whole of the immense Stock now on hand, regular customers, who have accouots open, can hare their orders booked as usual at the prices. For Lists of Reductions see handbills issued at intervals. GIVING UP BUSINESS. CLEARING OUT SALE AT S. W. Alcorn’s, EAT STREET. 9|65l 1883-4] & [IBB3-4 G S GRAND DUPLAY |J I NEW DRAPERY GOODS J r M a E E R JUST OPENED UP. JJ OR K E ANDRE W g IS NOW SHOWING A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF NEW GOODS FOR THE SEASON IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. Trimmed hats and Bonnets Flowers, Feathers, and Ribbons Lacts in all Colors Pompadour Prints, Sateens, and Galateas French Nuns’ Cloth, plain and check French Cashmeres, Merinos, and Al qiacas GE • TLEME N ’S SUITS to ORDER and Perfect Fit CuaranteeJ Ladies’ Dolmans and Jackets in great variety Stays in all the new shapes and make Hosiery and Gloves in endless variety Sunshades, Umbrellas, etc. Ginghams and Zephyr Checks, various colors A 1 arge Stock of English, Kaiapoi and Boslyn Tweeds to select from. Clothing Department. Men's -' nits in t'reat Variety I Carpets, Brussels Tapestry, and Kidde Bcya’ and Youth’s Suita at all prices I in many patterns, very cheap DRESS AND COSTUMES Made up to Order on the Shortest notice, and fit and style all that could be desired A Call respectfully Solicited. Andrew Orr. MERCANTILE UNION INSURANCE COMPANY (LIMITED) CAPITAL £250,000. Twenty Per Cent, of Profits Divided Annually among the Policy Holder®. ■ 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 Rotes. Agents for Ashburton snd District, ORR & CO. __ CANTERBURY BRANCH. ~ Amg&lSlSS&s^ 0^ mmm msmm SJ m Established 1559. Capital t • !TFn Un3!UTY OF ShlflßEM'i' o rri * rjIHE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND,, MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LO.VEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENT— George Jameson. 24 HE WONDER OP THE \V O R L D. Herman’s WORLD-RENOWNED SHEEP WAR FT AND CELEB 'ATED VERMIN DESTROYER. , This preparation is.known throughout the civilised world to be far superior to any thing yet discovered for eradicating 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 f inner 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. Jhe 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. Otie packet dissolved in two buckets of water will serve for over half an acre of ground and will effectually prevent blight and exc’ude all other garden pesfs. As a Vermin Killer it is an unrivalled specific. Its use will speedily exterminate all household pests, such as bugs, cockroaches, fleas on animal *, moths in furs, and insects on birds of all kinds, from the canary to the poultry. For this purpose simple ind plain direc 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 tou:h it in any form, and are therefore perfectly safe. The above marvellous discovery has gained for Herman Bros, and C 0... London, the silver medal at the ntorcolonial Exhibition at Melt ourne, 1866, besides numerous testimon ; als 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 cac be obtained in parcelta 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. AINTBD CORRUv. ATED IRON— The cheapest Building Iron ever introduced!* it is 40 percent, below Galvanised Corru. a ted. "* To bo had in 5,6, and 7 feet lengths. * This ' ’•» now beii g extensively used for Stabling, Outbuildings, and Fencing.' Thomas Crompton, .vJIMAGH AND MANCHESTER ST FRETS. 1 : J Christchurch 9 443