TELEGRAMS.

[PKR PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Sporting. Wellington, To-day. Hercalea ia scratched for the Welling ton Cap. Open Verdict. At the adjourned inquest to-day on the body of the woman named Woolley, who was found dead in bed last week, an open verdict was returned. The medical evi dence given showed that all the organs were healthy, and in an analysis of the contents of the stomach no trace of either mineral or vegetable poison was dis covered. Chbistchukch, To-day. Anniversary Festivities. The thirty-third anniversary of the Province was commemorated to day by a general holiday and various festivities. The weather was beautifully fine. The public attractions include the opening of the Exhibition, Caledonian Sports at Lan caster Park, popular sports in Hagley Park, horse racing at Amber!i-y, excur sions by steamer to Akaroa and Pigeon Bay, pyrotechnic display by the Fire Bri gade at Hagley Park in the evening. The Caledonian Sports. •The Caledonian games are very success ful, over 2,000 persons being present. The weather is delightful. The five miles walking handicap was won by G. Speight (700yds); G. Muhlison (750yds) second ; and J. M. O’Connor (scratch) third. Time, 40£ minutes. The Minister of Public Works. -A deputation from the Chamber of Commerce waited upon the Hon. E. Mitchelson, with a view of calling his at tention to the necessity for the revi-ion of .the railway rates, more particularly on the.’ Lyttelton and Christchurch and Christchurch and Timaru lines. The deputation having fully explained their objections to the present tariff, the Hon. E. Mitchelson promise I to give them full consideration and forward a reply in due course. Otago at the Prize firing. ’ Ddnedin, To-day. Otago'will he represented at ihe Colo nial prize firing, Aucklan i, by Kennedy (the champion), Sergeant Hogg (Clutha), volunteer- Sonntag (Waikari), Corporal Reynolds (B Battery),' Lieutenant Eeid (Bruce), Corporal Hutchinson and Lieu tenant Richardson (North Dunedin), and Volunteer Coventry City Guards. J Shipping Arrivals. The Charite trom Mauritius, the Matl borough from London (95 days). Capt. Anderson'leaves her to become the Marine Superintendent of the Albion Shaw-Saville Company at Port Chalmers. Capt. Hird takes.command of the Marlborough. Mr Gordon, Chief Officer of the Taranaki, being promoted to the command of that vessel. - Wild Wave, barque from Hobart.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1888.



Thick Heads, heavy stomachs, bilious con ditions—Wells’ May Apple Pills—anti-bilious cathartic. $d and is. Moses, Mess and Co., Sydney, General Agents. i



Gazette in Bankruptcy. TVTGTICE —The Ashburton Guardiai JN is a Gazette for ail notices under th< Debtors and Creditors Acts. IN the District Court of Ashburton, Holden at Ashburton, In the matter of the Debtors and Credi tors Act, 1876, and of the several Acts amending the same and of the bankruptcy of THOMAS MUTTER of Bakaia, saddler, a debtor. Notice is hereby given that at the first meeting of the creditors of the above named debtor hold this day, Charles Selby Howell, of Christchur h, saddler, was duly elected creditors’ trustee, of the property of the said debtor; and that the said Charles .«olhy Howell has this day duly signified in writing hia acceptance of the said trusteeship. Dated this!3i.h day tf December, 1883. WALTER MARTIN, Clerk of the Court. WILDINGI AND CaYQXLL, Solicitors for the debtor. 12 1081 Meetings ss & X Ashburton Kilwinning royal ARCH CHAPTER, 187, S.C. The REGULAR CONVOCATION of the above * Chapter takes place at the Masonic Hall. TO-MORROW (Tuesday) Evening, at 7-30 p.m. Btsiness— Mark Degree. Full attendance requested. Visitirg Companions invited, 12 1084 By Order. Amusements. Dawn of peace, i.o.gt.—An ENTERTAINMENT will be given at the Templar Hall, on MONDaY, i7th December, consisting of Songs, Readings, Recitations, Addresses and Musical selec tions. Admission free. 12 1066 ODDFELLOW S’ HALL, ASHBURTON. DEC. 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 Railway Notices. W ZEALAND RAILWA TS (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 be issued on 15th 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 19th. The express train from Christchurch will stop at Washdyke, if reqnired, 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. PREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager, District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Dec. II th, 1883. 12 1057 P————M———— Business Notice. F. G. THOMAS, Surgeon-Dentist, will visit Ashburton on WEDENSDAY, 19lh Dec., and may he consulted at Quill's Hotel. 12 1068 WEEK OP SALE. Walsh & O’Connell WILL SELL THE B\LANCE OF THEIR STOCK OF DU APERY AND CLOTHING AT 30 Per Cent Under Usual Rates. THE SALE WILL LAST „ FOR ONE WEEK ONLY. SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East street, Ashburton. 12 1075 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 i the general public. Only the best Wines, Spirits, and Liquors kept in stock. Good Stabling provided. M, A. L. WOODLEY, 12 1035 Proprietress. Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, priiited at the Guardian Office, W'wt street.



Special Advertisements. ;V CHRISTMAS A^'D : NEW YEAR GIFT S. NOW OPEN ££ HILL’S SAMPLE ROOMS, Opposite Arcade. Monster Bazaar AND .Fancy Fair. F. CLARK, Hairdresser. 11 929 Public Notices: WANTED TENDERS—For Cutting, Tying, Stocking, Stacking and Thatching about 150 Acres Bye GRASS, close to the Hinds Station. For par ticulars, apply to Geo. Jameson, Ashbur ton; 121055 1" OST from a farm in the neighborhood I J of Winslow about May last 24 MERINO HOGGETS ; were last seen mixed with a flock belonging to Hon J. McLean. Branded RB over loins with back-quarter out of off ear. Finder will please return same to Mr Eichaed Blake Tinwald. Any persons detaining these sheep after this date will be prosecuted. 12 1069 B E DANIEL CLIFTON, of Alford Forest, bushman, deceased. All ACCOUNTS owing to the late |)aniel 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 oaring 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. A SHBUETON PERMANENT A BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays interest at the fate of 6 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, G per cent, per annum for three mouths, and 7 per cent, per annum if fixed tor 6 months or ove , J WARD, Manager. Office Atoaue Ohambei , Burnett street. ‘A SHBURTON HOSPITAL AND iSLOHAPITABLE a jd COMMITTEE TEITtIERS are invited for the Purohate oltbaAmount owing to , the Committee by Patients, or for the Collection of the same pn.percentage. , Tenders will bo received up to 11 a.m. <jSS*mDsTT4th Jan , 1884. Any: tender not necessarily accepted, vLiat.«!r.amounts owing can be seen at tlle'Odtmty Council offices. • 1 Br order* P. MAIN WARING, .f<Bi ,n 1 * Clerk. Ashbortoo, Poo. 12,1883. 12 1062



Tenders. FOR SALE BY TENDER—About 20 Acres Rye GRASS and CLOViSR, to he cut for hay. Apply, Office of this Paper. 12 1067 rjr O BUILDERS and CONTRACTORS. Sealed TENDERS will be received at Mr Williamson’s Store up till 12 noon of SATURDAY, 22nd Dec., for Raising Walla and making Additions to House at Wmchmore. Drawings and specification can be seen at Mr Williamson’s Store. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 12 1072 T O FARMERS AND CONTRACTORS TEND! RSare invited for the LEASE fir 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 yes ; and fencing to be done by them at th-.ir own cost. The land is in its native stale. The highest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. Tenders to be sent to the undersigned on or before December 24, from whom full particulars can be ob- T. BULLOCK. To Let and For Sale. Stock SALE JIOR PRIVATE Merino WETHERS, 2,4, and OUU 6 tooth, and full mouthed 4500 er * no 2500 Merino WETHERS 0 500 •M er * no ewes 500 er * no withers 500 er * no WETHERS "I A/lA Crossbred EWES, 4-tooth, with -LUI/V/ lambs at foot rino EWES, lambs at foot. 10G0 Merino EWES, with For particulars, apply to 12 998 FRIEDLANDER BROS. Auctions. TIN WALD YARDS. Messrs friedlander Bros. (per F. 0. Tabart, auctioneer) have been favored with instructions to sell at the above Yards, on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, A splendid line of Pigs. 12 1071 Tinwald Yards. Messrs matson, cox & co. will have for sale on TUESDAY, 18th DEC. Head splendid two and three-year* old STEERS Also, SHEEP CATTLE and PIGS. 2 1070 MATSON, COX & CO. SATURDAY, 18th DEO. 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. containing 50 ACRES 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 ( F Immense Stock of BUILDING TIMBER GALVANISED IRON, NAILS FENCING WIRE, STAKES, COAL FIREWOOD, HURDLES &c. , &c., &c. AT THE Railway Siding, Ashburton, ON THHRSDAT, 20th DECEMBER, At half-past one o’clock sharp. Messrs matson. cox & co. have received instructions from Mr Alplieus 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 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, DEC. 20m. 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, lubiic Companies. 12 1082 E. DAVIES/ Auctioneer. TEW ZEALAND LOAN *Sr 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 Salerooms, 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 Beat Machines imported into New Zealand. Felton and Guilleaume’s Patent Galvan iaed 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, C. W. TURNER, Agent, 10 Rakaia. Matson, Cox, and Co. 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 s 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. 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 street 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 333 Moore street 335 Moore street 27 Dobson street 771 Three frontages on Cox street Wakanui road and East Town Pelt 906 Corner of Giay and East streets 427 Tancred street 1069 Corner of Peter and Walker streets 1060 Peter street 49,58, 69, 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 761 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. HWE FOR SALE CHEAP. WODLPACKS, full weights FENCING WIRE. Nos. 8 and 9, at less than cost LI A S’-ED, 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. Rakaia. TO LET.—House of four rooms on Wakanui road, presently occupied by Mr H, Thomson. T. BULLOCK. rt \0 BAKERS.—To let, at a low rental, S_ 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. Encourage Local Industry. The Undersigned has Christchurch made BARB WIRE For Sale much cheaper than the imported article. T. BULLOCK. T O DAIRYMEN, DEALERS AND OTHERS. TO LET—SO acres well grassed land fronting the Wakanui creek and Race course road. It required, the owner will divide it and let in two lots of 25 acres each. T. BULLOCK. rr,o MEET THE TIMES, the under- JL mentioned shops will be let at very low rentals, as below : Shop and Dwelling House in East street, rent only 10s Gd per week. Shop and Dwelling House in Moore ' street, 6s 6d per week. Shop and Dwelling House in the sri ' angle, 10s 6d per week, T. BULLOCK. 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 we have every confidence in soliciting a share of their patronage, MR L. OXLEY, RAKAIA, Has kindly consented to receive entries for the present. Business Notices. 8 413 MATSON, COX & CO. F O R S 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’ij 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 650 do do Hinds 270 do do ~ 400 do do ~ 100 do do ~ 265 do do ~ 497 do tussock, Dunsandel 398 do k itnproved, part English grass, Ealing 308 Acres, splendid farm, Rangi tata Island 1030 Acres, good investment, Ohert 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 43iAcres 1 rood 7 perches, R. S. 32115, Ashburton County 68 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, R.kaia 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. UOTTONEERS A VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RATES AND ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS W O O L, GRAIN, SEED AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have now on hand for sale— Woolpacks and Cornsacks Fencing Wire of all sizes, B wbed 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, Arc. Wool Purchased IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES OR 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 OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD Alternately. Next Sale AT TINWALD YARDS ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18 AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Go. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines.)) MATSON, OOX, & CO. WEST STREET, Ashburton 70 Drapery. ~|~ BEG to inform c y cue'enters and the inhabitants of Ashl-uri n County that I 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 your much valued interest and support. SAMUEL W. ALCORN, Business Notices. C H I 8 T M A S AND NEW TEAR to the above, we need scarcely assure the public that it will be our constant endeavor to supply a really first-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, 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 ited 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 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 pa’d to this branch of our business and nothing kept in stock but goods of Superior Quality. WHOLES ALE 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 ANDREW ORR IS NOW SHOWING A GRAND STOCK OF NEW GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS AND THE NEW YEAR. BARGAINS ! BARGAINS ! ! BARGAINS I! B’ack and Colore’ r " !•» . Stays, Umbrellas, a. J y 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 Stylo, Good Fit, and Moderate Prices. CARPETS are very much reduced ; CHINA MATTING, from 8d per yard. Note the address— NEXT UNION BANK. IN GROCERY ESTABLISHMENT BRICK BUILDINGS, TANCRED STREET. A splendid Stock of New Teas and a General Grocery Stock. Families waited upon weekly. vO cn o> A USTRALIAN MERCANTILE UNION INST?RANGE COMPANY (LIMITED. CAPITAL ... £250,000. Twenty Per Cent, of Profits Divided Annually among the Policy Holders- 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 Rm- Premiums, Insurers will best consult their own interests by heartily supporting it, and so prevent a return to the Old R.vtes. Agents for Ashburton and District, ORR & CO. CANTER RANCH. y ry . 1 - Established 1859. Capital t 1,000,003 UvuMfTzo UneiuTT of Shurshsld ers rpHE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENT— George Jameson. 84 T HE WONDER OF THE WO RLD. Herman’s WORLD-RENOWNED SHEEP WASH AND CELEB tIATED 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 taro 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 perheadper 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. 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. ; i 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 directions 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 Co., London, the silver medal at the mtercolonial 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 fob' Ashburton and vicinity, and from him the preparation car be obtained in parcel*. 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 CORRI - 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. is now being extensively used for Stabling, Outbuildings, and Fencing. This Thomas Crompton, RMAGH AND MANCHESTER STREETS, Christchurch 9 447 ££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 Gash, either at our Stores or at the Mill, Hampstead, For prices and particulars, apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., General Merchants, g 430 Ashburton. COMING ! Coming !! Coming !!! 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), good value for their money. Monthly accounts with SAFE custo mers, and families waited upon weekly; goods entered at cash prices. H. M. CARSON, Wholesale and Retail Agent for Nelson, Moate and Go’s pure blended teas, East street, Ashburton, next door to the Bank JpiREE GIFTS! FREE GIFTS I Until the New Year at this Shop. A PRESENT TO EVERY CUSTOMER, i proportionate in value to money spent, in cluding Albums, Photo Frames, China Vauaes, Broaches, 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. .1 R. Bevan, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS.; Note the Address—- ; Next Shop to Quill’s Horst. 1217 ÜBL I C N O T ICE 2,000 T S ! 2,000 at , - Thomas F. Farley’s BOOK & STATIONERY DEPOT, --! Saunders’Buildings, Ashburton. Libraries, Sunday Schools, eta, receive; from above (T.F.F.) greater discoimtibM* is obtainable either in Christchurch' ; Dunedin. An inspection is solicited. , Christmas cards in great variety, : ' ; ,J hooka, religious and secular works.. THOMAS DIRECT IM? QE T of ; Books amd Stationary, ASHBURTON, 1041