THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1883.



Special Advertiscrae t. T o w n n A. L To-night. L. OECHESTEAL SOCIETY’S CONCERT To be repeated by sped »1 request. NEW SONGS. NEW SOLOS on the FLUTE & VIOLIN By Messrs Poore and CorricV. Prices- 3s, 2s, la. 11 866 CHRISTM VS AND NEW TEAR GIFTS. NOW OPEN HILL’S SAMPLE ROOMS, Opposite Arcade. Monster Bazaar AND Fancy Fair. F. CLARK, Hairdresser. 11 929 Public Notices: M 0 JL B T - Several sums of MONEY to LEND on mortgage varying from £6O to £1,500. 11 97Q J. WARP & SON. IJO THE WORKING CLASSES. Look out for the 5 D 4 LB ' LOAF. No seconds with this firm. W. MEADOWS, Baker; 12 1012 WILLCOCKS, Manager, Tuning. OUB TUNER is now in Ashburton ; orders sent in at once will be at ended to. MILNER & THOMPSON, 12 1015 H. M- J >NES, Agent. TTTAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. N". 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. Ashburton permanent BUILDING * INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 5 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. WARP, Manager. Office Arcade Chambers, Burnett street. °1



fJJO FARMERS AND BUTCHERS. The undersigned is prepared to Receive and Forward for Sale on behalf of clients, Wool Skins Fat, etc. fl 852 ALBERT ROBERTS.



SHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. RIDING OF ASHBURTON. In pursuance of the Counties Act, 1876, and the Regulation o' Local Elections Act, 1876,1 hereby give notice that an Election to fill an extraordinary vacancy in the Ashburton County Council for the Biding of Ashburton, caused by the re signation of H. T. Winter, Esq., will be held on THURSDAY, the 27th day of December, 1883 Nominations in the form prescribed in the second schedule of the Regulation of Local Elections Act, ] 876 will be received at the Secretary’s office, Ashburton County Stock and Saleyards Company’s Grounds, Ashburton, before 12 o’clock noon on Tuesday, the 11th day of December, 1883. Forms of nomination can be obtained from the undersigned. CHARLES BEADDELL, Returning Officer. Ashburton, 30th Nov., 1883. 12 992 Milner & Thompson Ashbueton, H. M. JONES, Agent, T>IPB ORGANS.—Especially suitable ■JT f for Churches, Far superior to any Reed'Organ near the price for richness at>d purity of tone, volume of sound, and dunupility of construction. Price—Ll2o. REED ORGANS,—By Smith and Co., Mason and Hamlin, Wood and Co., Easby and Go., New England Company and Clough add Warner—from LI 212 s. , Pi.AN OS. Btinsmead and Sons, Breadstood, Collard and Collard, Brard, Pleyel and. others. Dresden Model, and German and French manufacture, with teat improvements. DEFERRED PAYMENTS Wholesale asb Retail.



P Hie Notice 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 same 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. Gentlemen- —You are called on by the Returning Officer to nominee someone to represent you in the Ashburton County Council. At the request of mmy of my brother farmers, I take the liberty of offering you my services. There is every probability that the river protective I works will soon be undertaken by the Council, and that it will bo part of its duty to exercise the powers of a River Board; I am of opinion that the farmers who will have to bear the erst ought to be represented by one of themselves. I recognise the great benefits derived by the system of water races so success fully carried out by the Council, and would endeavor to extend the same to every farm where such is practicable. I know from experience the great incon venience caused by the stoppage of a water race, and would do my best to pre vent a steady flow frombeing interrupte d Should you do me the honor of electing me, I will endeavor to attend to the ge te ral business of the Couuci 1 , as well as to the interests of the farmers of Wakanui, and that with strict impartiality, and to the best of my ability. I have the honor to be, gentlemen, FOR SALE —A comfortable 3-ro med HOUSE at Hampstead, fth of an acre of Garden, well stocked with *rees, good well and everything complete. For particulars, apply E. Knight or Ward 12 979 THE OF RIDING OF A-HBURTON. Wakanui, Dec. 3rd, 1883. 12 990 Your very obedient servant, For Sale. and Son, Ashburton.



FOR SALE. TO Cowkeepers and others, about 2 Acres capital Mowing GR4SS, foi which TENDERS are invited. Thos. E Kilworth, Builder, etc., Mill Race road, Allenton, back of launders’ Mill, where the grass may be seen and tenders left until MONDAY, Dec. 10th, 1883. 12 1000 Enterta’ nments. 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 ct 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. —Instrumental and Yocal Music in the Evening.—Gates open at 3 p.m.—Tea from 5 p.m.—Admis sion, 2a; children, Is. —Presents of all kinds for the l ea and Stalls, and loans of Pictures and Curiosities, will be thank fully received at any time at the Parson age. E. A. SCOTT. 11 919 Racing. METHVEN RACES AND SPORTS to be hold NEW YEAR’S DAY, JAN. Ist, 1884. President—J. C. Wason, Fsq. Vice-president—Julian Jackson, Esq Judge—J. Jackson, Esq. Treasurer —C. A. 0. Hardy, Esq. Starter—J. Devo’y, Esq. Clerk of the Cbtirse —G. Coward, Esq. Clerk of the Scales— W, Morgan, Esq. Programme. 10.30 a.m.— Tilting at the Ring ; first L2 ; second, LI ; post entries, 2s 6d. 11,30 a. m.— Hurdle Race (a handicap), of L 22 10s; 2 miles, over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high ; nomi nation, LI; acceptance, LI. 12.15 p.m.—Mbthvbn Cup (a handicap), of L3O ; distance, 1£ miles ; nomina tion, LI; acceptance, LI. 1 p.m.— Trottiso Race (a distance han dicap), of LlO ; 3 miles ; nomination, l(h ; acceptance, 10s. 1.30 p m.—Messrs Hardy and Co.’s Cup, value Ll2 12s, for district horses ; l£ miles ; weight, list. 2p.m.— District Hack Race, of LlO ; l£ miles ; no weight under 10st. 'J o be ridden by owners. 2.£0 p.m.— Consolation Handicap, of LlO ; distance, 1 mile ; for horses that have been beaten during the meeting; nomination, 10s, to be made immediately after the District Hack Race; acceptance, 10s within 10 minutes after the weights are de clared. Rules No. I—All1 —All horses, with the exception of Nos. 5 and 6, to be open to horses whose owners have resided in the Ashburton County three n-onthsl immediately pre ceeding Ist January, 1884, and have been their bond fide property during that time. No. 2—Any horse breaking m the Trot ting Race must pull up immediately and turn. No. 3 —No protest will be entertained unless 10 per cent, of the first prize be deposited with the Secretary, which will j be forfeited if in the opinion of the Cora j raittee it proves frivolous. No. 4—Messrs Hardy and Co.’s Cup to be open to horses owned by bond fide re sidents in the Mount Hutt and South Rakaia Road Board Districts thiee months prior to the races. No. s—District Hack Pace to include horses owned by residents (for three months prior to the races) in the Mount Hutt Road Board District. Alford Forest as far as Bowyer’s s'.ream, thence along Thompson’s track to Mitcham. No. 6—Nominations for handicaps to be accompanied by fees, name, age, per formances of the horse, c dors of the rider, to be sent to the Secretarj, ad dressed Methven Hotel, not later than 9 p.m. on the 15th December. Weights will be declared on the 22nd December, and acceptances due on December 29th at the Methven Hotel, before 9 p.m No. 7—Entries for Nos. 5 and 6 races accompanied with fees, names of horses, and colors of the riders, to be sent to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Dec. 29th, 1883. No. B—ln all events three horses to start or no race.



No. 9—The decision of the Committee to be final in all the events, and entries will only be received subject to those con ditions. For programme of Athletic Events see posters and future advertisements, JOHN C. McWILLIAM, 12 1004 Hon. Sec. OTICE—Tpjs Ashburton Guardian is a Gazette for all notices under, the Debtors and Creditors Acta.



Eacing. IT7TNSLOW ANNUAL 3PORTS AND W RACES. 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. Saundera. 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, nitli 20 sova. added .‘second horse to saie hii stales; nomina tion, LI ; acceptance, LI. Distance, H .idles. 3 Trotting Rack (Handica; ), of 5 sovs ; i . mination, 5 ; acceptance, 6s. Two miles. 4 Maiden Plate, o' 5 sovs; weight for a.,0 ; entrance, 10s. Ono nrl... 5. Consolation Pace (Handicap), of 5 soy’s ; nomination, 5s ; acceptance, sr. One mile. R U f j H S : No ono will be allowed to enter a horse unless a sulscriber 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 he entertained unless LI be deposited with the Secretary within 30 minutes after the race is run, which will be forfeited should the same, in the opinion of the Committee, prove frivilous. 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 ai d Children, Free ; Horsemen, 2s; Traps and Expresses 2s 6d. THQS. HICKS, 10 837 Secretary. UNT SOMERS ANNUAL Sports and Kaces. THURSDAY, DEC. 27m, 1833. Programme: 1. Mount Somers Cop, a sweepstake of 2sr.vs, with 15sovs added; open County of Ashburton. Entrance, 10s. Second horse to save 2sova from the stakes. Distance, l£ miles ; weight, 10st 7ib. 2. Hurry Scurry, of ssovs, for district horses only. I ntrance, ss. Second horse to save entrance. Distance, 1 mil.*; weight, lOst. Post entries. 3. Trotting Race, of 5 .ova, for district horsi-s only, with a sweepstake of 5s for second horse. Ent.ance, ss. Distance, 2 miles; weight, list 71b. 4 Shearer’s Purse, of 3sovs, for district horns only, with a sweepstake) of 2s 6d each for second horse. En trance, 6s. Distance, -f mile, catch weights. Post entries. 5. Farmers’ Plate, of sovs, open to County of Ashomtun. Entrance, 10s Second horse to save fees. Dis tance, 1 mile; wsight, 10st71b, win ner of Cup to carry 14lb extra.



To Let and For Sale. fS'O LET —A 4-Ronnad COTTAGr’, X cli'fo lo the Borough School ; also, those commodious Business PREMISE' -1 , with comfortable Dwelling, on Baring Square. 11. M. Jones. 12 982 T7l O R 2500 4500 2500 2500 500 500 1000 10C0 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 lainls at foot Merino EWES, 4 tooth, with lamts at foot. For particulars, apply to 12 998 FKIEDLANDER BROS. Auctions. Wool. H. MATSON & CO., HOLD THEIR NEXT Wool Sale ON TUESDAY, DEC. 18th, 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 SUPPLIED. 12 984 MATSON, COX & CO. SATURDAY, DEO. Bth.



RULES. 1. All horses entered for races Nos. 1 and 5 to have been owned in the County three months prior to races. 2. Three horses the hona fide property ofßiflyrent owners to start or no race. 3. No protest will be entertained unless madethirity minutes after the race has been run, and a deposit of 20s be lodged at the same time, which shall be forfeited should the protest prove fiivolnus. 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 f Row, for which liberal prizes will be given. JOHN Mo LfMONT, 12 996 Secretary. Sports- A T H LETIO SPORTS. A. ATHLETIC SPORTS. To be held on the Ground of the Ashbur ton Cricket and Athletic Sports Ground Company on MONDAY, DEO. 17, ISB3. T. Bullock ' J. McLean Dunn A. Fcoks F. Fouks J. Fooka W. H. Gundry C. P. H. Jephson Dr Leahy Committee : Samuel B. Nelson Andrew Orr E. C. Prebble E. 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. Handicappera—J. Anderson and M. 0. O. Digby. 1 imi’ keeper—EL Zander. Starter —S. Saunders. JOHN A. CAYGILL, 11 933 Hon. Secretary.



Tenders lENDEßS are invited for ENLAR6- _|_ IMG 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. TENDERS are invited for the LEASE of part ( f FARM No. 12, Longbeach Estate, containing 133 acres 1 rood 8i percl «), for 2 or three vears, 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 Jatec than THURSDAY, 13th inst. 1 he highest or any tender not necessarily Also invite TENDERS for LEASE of the adjoining BLOCK, containing 221 acres, this is also well watered, but no improvements. AKANUI ROAD DISTRICT, j TENDERS are invited for the follow ing works : 66 — Wabanui School road, metalling 72 chains, 8 yards to the chain 67 — Suburban roads (Hampstead) sup ply of 550 yards of metal (B—Green Lane ( üburbs), metalling 16 chains. Specifications cm be aeen at the Board’s office, where tenders, endorsed with num ber of contract, will be received till noon on SATURDAY; Dec. Bth. 12 1003 P. BIRD. 12 1001 T. BULLOCK. FOOKS & SON, 12 988 Surveyors, etc., to the Board.



In the Estate of Geoige Wood, decaaed. Alfred Harrison, has received instructions from the executors, to Sell by Public Auction, on Saturday, December B*h, the following effects— Syke’s SACCHAROMETER Maw’s pate t TAP Iron BEDSTEAD Spring MATTRASS Pair BLANKETS, SHEETS, and BOLSTERS Silver English lever WATCH Diamond STUDS TRUNKS A Quantity of CLOTHING, WEAR ING APPAREL, etc., etc. A. HARRISON, 12 1010 Auctioneer. Business Notices. W. MAURICE, Tailor, Etc. Gentlemen’s Own Material MADE UP, Perfect fit and newest style guaranteed. CL ANING and MENDING, etc , MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. aaß-N. B. —The cheapest Tailor in the town. 12 1007 mHE JOHNSTON HARVESTER J_ AND Twine Binder, NOW ON VIEW AT MY YARDS. The best MACHINE in the colony. OVER A DOZEN IMP OVEMENTS. STRENGTH, LIGHTNESS, SIMPLICITY. Jail and Inspect it. ALFRED HARRISON, 11 891 Agent. 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 z



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, 5s per ream Foolscap, unequalled value, Is per quire Also for 1884 DIARIES 1884 Offered at Published Price. 11. Bevan, Siationeb, Bookseller, Ac., SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS Note the Address— Next Shop to Quiil’s Hotel. 1217 P. Cairns, [AILOR and clothier. u p h-* rr CO # CO QO err O r JI -r 3 o 8 P O » CP O V- CO p > o CP Or CO CORNER OF HIGH AND ST. ASAPH STREETS, CHRISTCHURCH. All Goods warranted well shrunk, by our patent shrinking machine. PATTERNS OF TWEEDS SENT ON APPLICATION XI 953



Public Companies. \TEVV /E U aND LOAN & MER cant ILK AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED;. Capital, £3,0t.‘0,000. 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. IINDERTAKES 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 Stocl>, Land, etc, at its Saleroom 3 , Warehouses and the Cen tal Markets. Special and Clearing Sales also con- 1 noted. Supplies WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Bates. AGENTS IN CANTERBURY Full— 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. 0. W. TURNER, Agent, 10 Rakaia. S. E. Poyntz. ■\TXVELTY emporium and iM HORTICULTURAL DEPOT. Stephen E. Poyntz, No. 3, Friedlanders’ Buildings, Burnett Street, A shburton. To the ladies of Ashburton—Latest artistic novelties for decorative purposes on view. Splendid collection of pot plants, true to name, in full bloom, from Is 3d per pot. More solid articles, viz Hema'ito 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 all sizes ; gardening and other tools in stock. To farmers—The celebrated Racine fanning mills (;;o farmer should be with out one), clean and grade every kind of seed grown, price low ; rape seed, new imported, 4£d per lb; turnip seed, good, 78s per cwt, can be seen growing. All other goods at like rates. 836



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



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 Airken street 842 Aiiken and Cass streets 311 Corner of Havelock stiaet and Town Belt 860 Gray street 305 Burnett street 706 Wills street 732 Wills street 858 Gray street 859 Gray street 240 William and Kermode streets 318 Havelock street 689 Cameron street 48 Kermode street 248 Kermode street 249 Kermode street 31i3 Moore street 335 Moore street 27 Dobson street 771 Three frontages on Cox street Wakanui road and East Town Veit 905 Corner of Gi ay and East streets 427 Tancred street 1059 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 751 Corner of Peter street and Town Belt east 21 Corner of Dobson and East street 539 J-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 A inter and Burnett streets Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. 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 baa Christchurch made BARB WIRE For Sale much cheaper than the imported article. T. BULLOCK. mO DAIRYMEN, DEALERS AND JL O'l HERS. TO LET—-50 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. TiO 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 10a 6d per week. Shop and Dwelling House in Mojro street, 6s 6d per week, t hop and Dwelling House in the 1 ri angle, 10a 6d per week. T. BULLOCK.



Business Notices. I Y : jN (! UB BUSINESS IN ASHBURTON More Surprises. I NRESFBVSD CLEARING OUT SALE OF DR APIARY, MILLINERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS ETC , AT S. W. ALCORN’S, EAST STREET. In consequence of the long continued depression of business, scarcity of money, losses by bad debts, etc., S. W. Alcorn has decided on clearing out of Ashburton as quickly as possible. To effect this object speedily THE MONSTER CHEAP SALE OP THE ENTIRE STOCK will commence on THURSDAY, the 20th instant, and will be continued until the whole is disposed of. All the New FTki g Goods just opened out, together with a Large Shipment Direct from Lon 'on (to arrive in about a week) will be included in the Cheap Sale, thus, giving the public a trrand opportunity of supplying their requirements for the approaching season at a little over HALF THE ORDINARY PRICES. i his being a Genuine Clearing out Salk intending purchasers will do well to come early and secure the Pick of the Bargains. As it will take a considerable time to dispose of the whole of the immense Stock now on band, regular customers, who have accounts open, can have their orden 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, EAST STREET. 9|551 1888-41 & [IBBB-4 ... G S GRAND DIrPLVY |J I NEW DRAPERY GOODS M JUST OPENED UP. P ANDB EW OR R E Q IS NOW SHOWING A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF NEW GOODS FOR THE SEASON IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. Trimmed hats and Botineta ' * Flowers, Feathers, and Ribbons Laces in all Colors Pompadour Prints, Sateens, and Galaleas French Nuns’ Cloth, plain and check French Cashmeres, Merinos, and Alapacas Ladies’ Dolmans and Jackets in great variety Stays in all the new shapes and make Hosiery and Glaves in endless variety Sunshades, Umbrellas, etc. Ginghams and Zephyr Checks, various colors GE vTLEME v’S SUIIS to ORDER and ( AT arge Stock of English, Kaiapoi and Perfect Fit Guaranteed I Roslyn Tweeds to select from. Clothing Department. Men’s Suita in Great Variety I Carpets, Brussels Tapestry, and Kiddn Boys’ 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 style all that could be desired A Call T espectfully Solicited. Andrew Orr. 9526 MERCANTILE UNION INSURANCE COMPANY (LIMITED) CAPITAL £260,000. 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 Fire 'remiums, Insurers will best consult their own interests by heartily supporting , and so prevent a return to the Old Rates. Agents for Ashburton and District, ORR & CO. CANTERBURY BRANCH. Y4A m 5S set m Established 1859. Capital t 1,000,003 ; 'y u/a/teo Liability of Shsrehol r *■*>.* fjl H B PR EM IE R COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENT— George Jameson. 24t rjIHE 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 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 irmer 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. , The vermin destroyer is also invaluable for the purpose of the Horticulturist; and it is moat 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 animal*, moths in furs, and insects on birds of all kinds, from the canary to the poultry. For this purpose simple •jnd plain direc ions are given .on every packet. The powder can also bo used in a dry state for the destruction of rats and mice. A little sprinkled on a slice of brea<| and butter, or a piece of meat or cheese is sought after greedily by those 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., Loudon, the silver medal at the .nterqolonial 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 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 i . it is 40 per cent, below. Galvanised Corrugated. To be had in 5,6, and 7 feet lengths. This ** now being extensively used for Stabling, Outbuildings, and Fencing. - Thomas Crompton, .JtMAGH AND MANCHESTER STREETS. Ohrxstchukch q 447