The Missing Crew. Ch’-ktchubch, To-day. The captain of the Sarah W. Hunt, who was to 1 ave gone to Wellington to join the Government steamer, was for some unexplained reason not on board or on the wharf when the steamer left for Wellington, although be was supposed to have arrived in Lyttelton by the Christ church train. Mr All wright, M.H.R., has urged on Mr J. D. Macpherson, of the Chamber of Commerce, to allow the steamer to call at Lyttelton Beads. The captain of the schooner could then be transhipped from a steam launch into the steamer, which would then proceed on her voyage in search of the missing men. Supreme Court. Timaku, To-day. The Supreme Court sittings opened to day. 0. Fobeul, alias Le Seivre, was sentenced to four years’ penal servitude for sheep stealing at Otaio. John Flynn, for atealing at watch Temuka, was sen tenced to twelve months. The Grand Jury returned true bills against H. C. Bourdon on two charges of embezzling the monies of the N.Z. Grain Agency at Timaru. Complaining Passengers. Ddnkdin, To-day, Grave complaints are formulated by the Tonga’iro’a passengers against the officers of the ship. Over 100 of them have addressed a memorial to the Com pany complaining of insufficient attention and the poorness of the food supplied daring the voyage. The Herald asserts on the Northern passengers leaving the ship, (they gave groans for Captain Hal lett.

The educated baboon will have to do his beat if he does not want to be eclipsed by the educated Kaffir. The latter is going along fast. He has already got as far as having a newspaper of own, and this journal appears to contain the civilised refinement of matrimonial adver tisements. A Port Elizabeth newspaper gives us a specimen of one of these adver tisements which appeared in the Insigi dimi during last month : —Marriage : “ The advertiser, a Kaffir, begs to an nounce to all girls that he wants a good looking spinster to be joined v.ith him in holy matrimony. She must be of average height, of bright c pper color, age be tween seventeen and twenty-one years. 'I he qualifications required are that she is efficient in book learning and a thorough good hand at all domestic work. The ad vertiser is tired of eating stamped mealiea and unleavened bread. He is of ordinary height, twenty-five years of age, pretty, with a good moustache. In stock and property he is worth L 135, has a healthy constitu tion and strong arms. He understands how to work. The girl who, on reading this advertisement may choose to accom pany him through thick and thin in his me, may depend upon her choice. Those willing to reply to this advertisement must enclose their photos, that will be sub mitted to the advertiser and his friendly advisers for selection therefrom. Re jected photos will be returned after the decision is come at. 4 Pennies ’ (very short girls) need not apply. Address, A. 8.0., Port Elizabeth.” 44 We are not going to comment,” says the Port Eliza beth journalist, 44 but we may remark that the natives are certainly advancing.”

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1883.



Special Advertisements. OHBIsTM AS AND NEW YEAR GIFTS, NOW OPEN HILL’S SAMPLE ROOMS, Opposite Arcade. Monster Bazaar AND Fancy Fair. P. CLARK, Hairdresser. 11 929 Public Notices: ¥TTANTED TENDERS—For Cutting, V\ Tying, Stocking, Stacking and Thatching about 150 Acres Rye GRASS, close to the Hinds Station. For par* tisnlars, apply to Geo. Jameson, Ashbur ton. 12 1055 ■jlyTß F. 0. THOMAS, Surgeon-Dentist, will visit Ashburton on WEDENSDAY, 10th Dec., and may be consulted at Quill's Hotel. 12 1068 LOST from a farm in the neighborhood of Winslow about May last 24 MERINO HOGGETS; were last seen mixed with a deck belonging to Hon J. McLean. Branded RB over loins with' back-quarter out of off ear. Finder will ? lease return same to Mr Riohabd Blake 'inwald. Any persons detaining these sheep after this date will be prosecuted. 12 1069 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the vate of 6 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6 per cent, per annum for three mouths, and 7 per cent, per annum If fixed tor 6 monies or ovt> . j ward, Manager. Office Aioaae Obauibei , Burnett street. nl i>P DANIEL CLIFTON, of Alford JLw Fopest, bush man, deceased. All ACCOUNTS owing to the late Daniel Clifton must be PAID to the undersigned within fourteen- days from date or legal proceedings will be taken for tjjeilr recovery. Jt is also requested that all Accounts owing by the late Daniel Clifton be ren dered to the undersigned without delay. Dated this Ist cisly of December, 1883. WILDING & OAYGILL, If 083 Solicitors to Administrators.



Amusements. Dawn of peace, i.0.g.t.-aq ENTERTAINMENT will bs given at the Templar Hall, on MONDAY, 17th December, consisting of Songs, Readings, Recitations, Addresses and Musical selec tions. Admission free. 12 1066 ODDFELLO WS’ HALL, ASHBURTON. DEO, 26 and 27. The Oxford Dramatic Company will ap pear each evening in their most Popular DRAMAS and FARCES. For further particulars, see handbills. 12 995 STAR or ASHBUR TON >^6SQ~- - OYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 23. GRAND Concert and Ball ON BOXING DAY EVENING, DEC. 26, IN THE TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, In aid of the New Orange Hall Building Fund. T. SEALY, 12 972 Secretary. fpOWN HALL, ASHBURTON. Leasee Mr M. Hegarty Stage Manager Mr Shaw Cross For Two Nights Only. FRIDAY, 14th, and SATURDAY, 15th. The Court Minstrels Of Ladies and Gentlemen the most talented Company in New Zealand—l 4 in number : 14 in number —After an unpre cedented season of 21 weeks in Sydney, and a most successful tour in New Zea land. Part I. : Court Minstrels. Part If.: The great Hibernicon comedy “ Mollie O’Connor, or Ireland in Shade and Sun shine.” Cast of characters : C, 11.I 1 . Doo little, a tourist. Mr Shaw Cross ; Julius F. Cuffee, servant to Doolittle, Mr Johnny Cowan ; Barney O’Neil, a guide, Mr Tom Buckley ; Charlotte, sister to Doolittle, Miss Vesta Amor ; Mollie O’Connor, the Belle of Killarney, Miss May Vivian. Front seats, 3s; hack seats, 2s. 12 1060 FRANK EDWARDS, Agent. Sports. AIMATE RACES. ' ANNUAL RACES, DEC. 27th, on the WAIMATE RACECOURSE, Nominations must be sent in to the undersigned not later than Dec. 11th, at 8 p. m. No qualification fee required. W. A. COLLINS, 12 1043 Secretary. A THLETIO SPORTS, ATHLETIC SPORTS. o be held on the Ground of tho Ashbur ton Cricket and Athletic Sports Ground Company on MONDAY, DEO. 17, 1883. Committee : Samuel B. Nelson Andrew Orr E. C. Prebble E. Reddin S. Saunders G. J. Shaw D. Thomas H. Zander . Bullock McLean Dunn . Fooks , Fooks . Fooks T. H. Gundry . P. H. Jephson r Leahy W. H. Zouch. udges- C. C. Fooks, Dr Leahy, S. B. Nelson, M. Stitt, and D. Thomas. Hanfficappers—J. Anderson and M. 0. O. Digby. 1 imekeeper —H. Zander. Starter —S. Faundera. JOHN A. CAYGILL, 1 933 Hon. Secretary. Railway Notices. ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) CHRISTCHURCH INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION, To be opened on 17th December, 1883. REDUCED FARES TO CHBIST OHURCH. 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, 1883. 12 1056 ZEALAND RAILWAYS (Christchurch Section.) ANNIVERSARY DAY CANTER BURY PROVINCIAL DISTRICT, Dec. 17th, 1883. RACES AT TIMARU. Saturday Return Tickets from any station to any station within the provin cial district of Canterbury, will bo issued on 16th and 17th December, and (with exception of tickets to Christchurch, which are good for a fortnight on account of-the Industrial Exhibition), will be available for return up to and including !9th. The express train from Christchurch will stop at Washdyke, if required, to allow passengers to transfer there into a special train from Timaru to the race course platform. FARES: Washdyke to the racecourse platform and back, including admission to the course, first-class, 2s; second class (or seated wagons), Is Bs. Tickets available on day of issue only. A special train will leave the racecourse platform at 4.40 p. m., out of which passengers can change at Washdyke into the ordinary 4.35 p.m. train from Timaru to Ashburton. The evening train from Christchurch to Ashburton will run 35 minutes later than usual. The morning train from Methven to Rakaia will run as on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and the evening train from Rakaia to Methven, 20 minutes later than usual. Goods traffic will be suspended. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager's Office, Christchurch, Deo. 11th, 1883. ... . 12 1057 rilHB GUARDIAN is on every Tea *- table in Ashburton.



To Let and For Sale. LEL’ TENDER— About 20 j. Acres Rye GRASS and CLOVER, to Ic cut for hay. Apply, Office of this Paper. 12 1067 FOR SALE—A comfortable 3 roomed HOUSE at Hampstead, fth 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 "pi O R 2500 4500 2500 2500 500 500 1000 1000 Stock 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 lambs at foot Merino EWES, with lambs at foot. For particulars, apply to 12 998 FBIEDLANDER BROS. Auctions. SATURDAY, 15th DEC. CALEDONIAN SOCIETY’S ANNUAL SPORTS Sale of Privileges. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Secretary, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date. The following Privileges:— Lot I—Publican’s Booth Lot 2—Confectioner’s Booth Lot 3 P.ightof Sports Lot 4—Cards Sale at 12.30. T. BULLOCK, 12 1068 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 18th DEO. WINSLOW ANNUAL SPORTS AND RACES. Sale of Privileges. \ | R T. BULLOCK has received in iVl structions from the Secretary to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date, The following Privileges : Lot I—Gates i.ot 2—Publican’s Booth Lot 3—Confectioner’s Booth Lot 4—Right of Spotts Lot s—Cards.5 —Cards. Sale at 12 30 o’clock. For particulars apply to the Auctioneer, T. BULLOCK, 12 1059 Auctioneer, Race Privileges. MR T. BULLOCK is instructed by the Secretary of the Ashburton Summer Race Meeting Committee to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on SATURDAY, 15th DEO., A t 2 p ni., The following Privileges:— Lot I—Gates ~ 2—Publican’s Booth No. 1 and Lnncheon-room ~ 3—Publican’s Booth No. 2 ~ 4—Confectioner’s Booth ~ s—New Grand Stand and Saddling Paddock „ 6—Old Grand Stand ~ 7 —Cards ~ B—Right of Sports ~ 9—Horse Yards Full particulars on application to the Secretary (Mr J, C. Bell) or the Auc tioneer. Sale at 2 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 12 1048 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 15th DEO. 12 o’clock. ALFRED HaRRISON, instructed by Mr R. McKenzie, who is leaving the district, will Sell by Public Auction, at his Yards— i Roan Mare KATE, a grand trotter 1 1 1 1 1 Roan Mare NANCY, a grand trot- Bay Mare ANGOLA, with foal at foot YEARLING, out of Angola EXPRESS, nearly new, with pole and shafts Spring TRAP Single and Double HARNESS and SUNDRIES ALFREJ HARRISON, 12 1039 Auctioneer. MOST ELIGIBLE TOWN PROPERTY SATURDAY, 15th DEC. 2 o’clock sharp. ALFRED HA PRISON, instructed by Mr George Parkin, jun., who is leaving the district, will Sell by Public Auction, at his rootna — Town Section 267, With RESIDENCE ‘hereon, contain ing 6 large rooms, pantry and all conveniences ; the house is quite new, well and faithfully built on concrete foundations The section is well fenced and planted, centrally situated and forma the best pro perty offered for sale for a long time past For absolute sale- ALFRED HARRISON, 12 1040 Auctioneer, Hotel. Ashburton iTo"t el, East street, near Bridge. MRS M. A.TWOODLEY, (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. Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. R. N OTICE— The Ashburton Guardian Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Acta.



Public Companies. NEW ZEALAND LOAN * MKR _ OANTILB 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 Now 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 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 New 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. YELTY EMPORIUM, Burnett Street, Ashburton. Portable Ranges, from L 6. Turnip Seeds, fresh, clean and tried at 80s per cwt. Swedes at 85s 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 K Poyntz, No. 3, FriedlanderV Buildings, T. Bullock. 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 Aiiken and Cass streets 311 Corner of Havelock street arid 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 G;ay and East streets 427 Tancrod street 1059 Corner of Peter and Walker streets 1060 Peter street 49,58, 59, 64, Kermode stieet 872 Aiiken 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 ~ ,1 643 Corner of inter and Burnett streets 707, 709, Wills street, with build ings thereon Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. nnO LET.—House of four rooms cn I Wakanui road, presently occupied by Mr H. Thomson. T. BULLOCK. fw\o 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. JgARB WIRE. BARB WIRE. Encourage Local Industry. The Undersigned has Christchurch made BARB WIRE For Sale much cheaper than the imported article. T. BULLOCK. TO DAIRYMEN, DEALERS AND OTHERS. 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. moHMEET THE TIMES, the under- X mentioned shops will be let at very low rentals, as bqlow : Shop and Dwelling House in East street, rent only 10s Gd per vreek. Shop and - Dwelling House ip Mperp street, 6,s 6d per week. Shop and Dwelling House in the I ri* angle, 10s 6d per week. T. BULLOCK.



Matson, Cox, and Co. W E H\VE FOR SALE CHEAP. at WO 'LPACKS, full weights FENCING WIRE, Nos. 8 and 9, less than cost LI B El), colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s to L 55 a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH & OTHER CLOVERS MATSON, COX AND CO. Eakaia, 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 BALES OF STOCK There, and wo have every confidence in soliciting a share of their patronage. M R L. OXLEY, RAKAIA, Has kindly consented to receive entries for the present. 8 413 MATSON, COX & CO. F o R B, PRIVATELY— -48 Acres, 3 roods 23 perches, near Tinwald, freehold 157 Acres 1 rood 21 perches, at Waterloo, 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 A cres, improved, Alford Forest 2120 Acres, improved, Mount Hutt 564 Acres, improved, Rangitata 1394 Acres, all in English grass, Cherteey 126 Acres, all in English grass, Chertsey 242 Acres, improved, Seafield 650 270 400 100 265 497 398 do do do do do do do do do do Hinds Rangi do tussock, Dunsandel do improved, part English grass, Ealing 308 Acres, splendid farm, 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, Elios 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, Rdkaia 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, Methven, etc. 8 423 MATSON, COX & CO. Matson. Cox & Co. A UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, J\, LAND. STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RATES AND ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS WOOL, GRAIN, SEED AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have now on hand for sale— Woolpacks and Cornaacks Fencing Wire of all sizes, B <rbed 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, &c. Wool Purchased IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES OR CONSIGNED TO THE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, OK 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 OF STOCK Will he held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD Alternately. Next Sale AT TINWALD YARDS ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18 AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. : Robey’s Threshing Machines, J MATSON, COX, '& I.CO. WEST STREET, Ashburton 70



Business Notices. Drapery. ■J BEG to inform my customers and the inhabitants of Ashburt n County that I have DISPOSED OF 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 your much valued interest and support. SAMUEL W. ALCORN. BRING to the above, we need scarcely assure the public that it will be our constant endeavor to supply a really firet-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 OP Hardware AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE Will, we trust, attend ua 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 ST3RES For the display of EXTENSIVE STOCKS In this important department] ofj our business, comprising Goods Oalcdl \xed to 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 Co'za, 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 cast Hay Rakes McCormick’s Reaper and Binder MACHINE FITTINGS, Etc. GROCERIES AMD 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, Em, In Large Quantities, And can supply in Bond if required. Orv & Co., IMPORTERS AND GENERAL MERCHANTS, East Street. 12 278



Business Notices. 1883-4] R & G S N GRAND MSPL..Y -g I NEW DRAPERY GOODS M JUST OPENED UP. [IBB3-4 P ANDREW ORR E C IS NOW SHOWING A ° SPLENDID ASSORTiVfENT OF NEW GOODS FOR THE SEASON IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. Trimmed hats and Bonnets Flowers, Feathers, and Ribbons Laces in all Colors Pompadour Prints, Sateens, and Galateas French Nuns’ Cloth, plain and check French Cashmeres, Merinos, and Alapacas Ladies’ Dolmans and Jackets la great variety Stays in all the new shapes and make Hosiery and Gleves in endless variety Sunshades, Umbrellas, etc. Ginghams and Zephyr Checks, various colors GENTLEMEN’S SUITS to ORDER andf A Large Stock of English, Kaiapol and Perfect Fit Guaranteed I Roslyn Tweeds to select from. Clothing Department. Men’s Suits in Great Variety | Carpets, Brussels Tapestry, and Kiddn Beys’ and Youth’s Suits at all prices I in many patterns, very cheap DRESS AND COSTUMES Made up to Order on the Shortest notice, and fit and stylo all that conldbo dosirod A Call r espectfully Solicited. Andrew Orr. 05 2 6 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 Fm 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. M m Established !*£9. Capital t (.000,0013 T H E i'... <*: ■ rru LnsiuTr of SHffßW.nfrs PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOVEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENT— George Jameson. 24 fJIHE WONDER OF TH E WO RLD. 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 eradicating tick, scab or lice on sheep, goats or cattle. It is sufficient to say that One Shilling Packet of the Powder dissolved in twp 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 hia 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. r i 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 iu furs, and insects on birds of all kinds, from the canary to the poul try. For this purpose simple and plain directions are, given on every packet. The powder can also be used in a dry state fer 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 NEATB, 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 CORRL 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 "a now being extensively used for Stabling, Outbuildings, and Fencing. Thomas Crompton, \iMAGH AND MANCHESTER STREETS, Chkistohdhch 9 447 P. Cairns, lAILOR AND CLOTHIER. u m ri in pi co 00 rH er- O in •+3 O ® CD « GO © P > hi O CD Or IsA.'t awi ***** ii CO till® se- COR NER OF HIGH AND ASAPH STREETS, CHRISTCHURCH. All Goods warranted well shrunk, by our patent shrinking machine. PATTERNS OF TWEEDS SENT ON APPLICATION. 11 953 GIFTS! FREE GIFTS! Until the New Year at this Shop. A PRESENT TO EVERY CUSTOMER, proportionate in value to money spent, in cluding Albums, Photo Frames, China Vauses, Bioacbes, Earrings, Lockets, Chains, Keepers, Alberts, and hundreds of useful and Handsome Goods. THIS WAY-GREAT REDUCTION in Prices. Christmas and New Year Gifts of every description. Heads of families most libe rally dealt with. Come early and see for for yourselves. R. Sevan, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. Note the Address— vi Next Shop xo Quill’s Hotet- 1217; ÜBL I C P 2,000 onland NOT I O VOLUMES 2) ()00 at Thomas F. Farley ! BOOK & STATIONERY DEPOT, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. Libraries, Sunday Schools, etc, reee from above (T. F.F.) greater discount th is obtainableeither in Christchurch Dunedin. An inspection is solicited. Christmas cards in great variety, books, religious and secular works. - . THOMAS F. FARLEY, DIRECT IMPORTE op Books amb Stationvbv, ASHBXJRTON. 11