It bu fallen to the enviable lot of Mr r Newoombe to umarth from the bed of ■ the Wanganui river, somewhere near Major Lockett’s homestead, a moat re« v markable petrified phenomenon. Accord ing to the local Chronicle, it is the skull of some animal, bnt whether bird or beast is very doubtful. Some people who have seen it incline to the opinion that it is the skull of a Maori puppy dog, while others believe it to be the headpiece of a venerable upriver shag. But the particu lar branch of the animal kingdom the curiosity belongs to is far leas interesting than its physical peculiarities. The skull ? is that of a creature which had but one ~ eye, one ear and a windpipe which issued from the middle of its brain. The nose or is so greatly awry that the urimal is supposed to have engaged -in single combat in early youth, and suf fered the worst of the encounter. Mr Kewoombe, who has at last hit upon % something worthy of his scientific zeal, brought the skull down to Wanganui, and it is now on view at Mr Kettleahip’s shop in the Avenue. Mr Drew ia reported to have offered a large sum for it as an addi tion to his natural collection, but Mr Newcombe considers his treasure deserv ing of a wider celebrity, and intends offer ing it to the Auckland Museum. It is hoped that a sufficient sum may be placed on the Estimates next session for the pur chase of so singular a relic of the misty past. Mr Ohitham, to whom such an animal would be a walking fortune, deeply regrets that there is no living specimen which he can add to his menagerie.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 1384.



Meetings. Ashburton agricultural AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. A COMMXTTEiTmEETING will be held at the Arcade Chambers on THURS DAY next, Slat instant, at 3 p.m., to consider the advisability of holding a Ram and Ewe Fair, Autumn Show, etc. I 170 GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary. Masonic. w LODGE. JL * g O M E R SET "The Regular MONTHLY MEETING of the above takes place THIS EVEN IN 1 ? (Friday), 26 th inst. Visiting Brethren cordially invited. By order of the W. M. THOS. H HICKS, 1 167 Hon. Secretary. Business Notices. TTTELE undersigned only has authority t« 1 Receive Money owing to L. T. Washer s Estate. B. HUGHES, Trustee. Jan. 19, 1884 1 142 Ity|~R F. G. THOMAS, Surgeon-Dentist, will visit Ashburton on WEDENSDAY, 30th January, and may be consulted at Quill's Hotel. 1 149 T AM BUYER OF Bright Milling Oats ALBERT ROBERTS, 1 87 West street, Ashburton. W. C. Page BEGS to announce to the public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has commenced business as GROCER, &c., • IN EAST STREET,, near S, Hardley’s. W, C. Page having purchased his stock for cash, and being determined to sell for cash, will be able to supply Groceries, etc., will a small margin of profit, thereby . enabling the cash purchaser to obtain the Jjenefit derivable therefrom. 1 174 New / Pianos \ Iron Frame, Full Trichord and Pdl Co —ffl s from £35. SECOND-HAND PIANOS Guaranteed in Good Order. Excellent valu*. CHAPPEL PIANETTE ... GAVIN & GAVIN AUCHER FRERES ... ' ... LEIPSIC MODEL (new £6s) RONEISCH (new £67 10s) ... £24 25 23 42 42 saHFSS er&Thompson i • Abhbobton, . r, Abhbckton, SA ff'. JONES, Agent Stock Sues -- / toek Sales. ned will “hold regular all” classes of STOCK, etc. ; lift Bakaia, on the under t dates, the Ist and 3rd THURS t ; 7th, . April 17th >£Xat • May Ist ' May 16th 20th' June sth r4‘ ‘ » June 19th ' 1 *- /, j ' J|\7 -ZEALAND LOAN AND MNTILBAGENOY COMPANY SD, „ 0, W. TURNER, it-fe?.' ■>' - Agent. * r'*o on Cox & Co. OEStiSTi Bakata Agent.



Public Notices. HIGH SCHOOL. This School will Re-open on FRIDAY, Ist Feb. next, at 9 30 a. m. For further particulars apply to the Head Master, or to F. MAIN WARING, 1 141 Secretary. THE late Photographic Premises of O. Lawbbncb, High street, Christ church, having been destroyed by the late fire, compelled him to close his Studio in Ashburton for a few days. He now begs to inform his patrons in Ashburton and the surrounding districts that his Portrait Rooms are Re-Opened in Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. Chas. La whence. Jan., 1884. 1 176 UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD L'OABD. Public notice is hereby given that all RATES unpaid by January 31, 1884, will be sued for without respect of persons. CYRIL JEPHSON, Collector, 1 114 Box 37, P. 0., Ashburton. jQOG REGISTRATION, 1884 1 COLLARS can be obtained from the Registrar as follows At Methven Stock Sale, Jan. 31st nnd Feb. 28th ; Rakaia Stock Sale, Feb. 7th and 21st; Tinwald and Ashburton Sales, alternate Tuesdays; - Ashburton town, on Saturdays; other J outlying districts will bs visited during a February and March. J. C. Bell, Regis- & brar;office: Baker’s Buildings, Ashburton. 1 178 ATERTON HOTEL. Ms Maoeb wishes to give notice to the mblic at large, that through the kindness if the Licensing Committee of Ashburton, io has RE-OPENED the Waterton Hotel, ,nd that any travellers that wish to take ,n excursion to the Longbeach Estate, rill find the best Accommodation at the Vaterton Hotel. He keeps nothing but iquors of the very best brand, and also be noted Ales of Ward and Co. Good « tabling for horses. 159 JAMES MAGER BROTHERS’ ESTATE. PROOFS of DEBTS, with detailed ac lunts, must be lodged with us at the Efices of Messrs Matson, Cox and Co., shburion, not later than SATURDAY, ebruary 2, at 12 o’clock, otherwise they ill not be recognised. Dividend pay- Jle on Monday following. Detailed ac lunts must be lodged of proofs already int in. D. THOMAS, I rr , 151 J. LAMBIE, | frußtees - HUTT ROAD BOARD. A PUBLIC MEETING of the Rate tyers ef the above district will be held the Road Board office, Methven, on RIDAY, Feb. Bth, at noon, for the pur ise of determining whether those Roads all be closed, the Road Board ive notified their intention of closing by iblic advertisements and notices in ac rdance with section No. 94 of the iblic Works Act, 1882. ** JULIAN JACKSON, 156 Chairman. 1 gn rot Dj T 2.C do at ] 1 J i 'i ( ( IHE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND ERGANTILE AGENCY COMPANY, Limited. Our METHVEN AGENCY will from a date be under the control of Mb C. . Tdbner, our Rakaia Agent, who will irtly announce his arrangements for riodical visits. JOHN COOKE; Manager. Christchurch, Jan. 12th*, I£B4, 196 L SHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL AINTENANCE OF WATER RACES. Notice is hereby given that occupiers 1 be held responsible for non-com mce with Sections 5, 6 and 7, of the ATER RACE BYE-LAWS, if races ■ouph their respective holdings are not ciently cleaned out within 10 days m this date. By order. F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, Jan. 7, 1884. 1 41 SHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. Notification of valuation LIST. Fake notice the Valuation List for the rough of Ashburton for the year 1884 aow Open for Inspection at the Borough uncil office, Burnett street, Ashburton. AH objections thereto must be left at ) Resident Magistrate’s Court, Ashbur t, on or before the 15th day of Feb iry, addressed to the Assessment Court, i a copy of every such objection must left at the Town Clerk’s office not later in seven days before the next sitting of ) said Court. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 15th January, 1884. 1 108 1 Offi DA cati Col 1 1 T Wit Tog able Ger com fror also late Bro T LE' of t T sign T sari F 1 H V 5 1,5( > 1 2 V TUESDAY, 29th JAN. PUBLIC TRIAL OF THE JOHNSTON Twine Binder c stoc 1 1 F 1 be held on a very Heavy Crop of ts, situated on the NORTH TOWN BELT, tween Mr Hodder’s late residence and issfs Friedlanders’ brick works. Being se to the County Saleyards there should a large attendance. Commence at 11 a. m. ALFRED HARRISON, L 76 Ashburton Agent, IND, ER TRIAL. A PUBLIC TRIAL OF 1 7 REID & GRAY’S NEW ZEALAND TWINE Reaper and Binder will he held in MR R JSE’S PADDOCK, F 2i 7( 21 Wakanui road, ON MONDAY, 28th INSTANT. (Weather permitting). Work will commence at 11 a.m. N« do Mi cla th« coi thi Farmers respectfully invited. 1 166 I



Railway Notices. V. R. ASHBURTON RAILWA 1 EXTENSION. The Commissioner appointed to enquir | into the question of the South Ashburtoi Railway Extension will take evidence a Mount Somers on TUESDAY, twenty second of January, at 10 am., and a Ashburton on FRIDAY, 25th, at 6.3( p.m., and on SATURDAY, 26th, at 10 3( a.m , in the County Council rooms. C. NAPIER BELL, 1 137 Commissioner. Auctions. COUNTY SALE YARDS. TUESDAY, 29 h. , SPECIAL ENTRY. A LARGE Line of good PIGS will be offered by R. WILKIN & CO. I IG9 FRIEtLAND R BROS. Tattersalls’, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. If ESSRS MATSON, COX & CO. .TI have received instructions from client at Southbridge, to Sell by Public .uction on SATURDAY, JAN, 26, 1884, as above, ► Splendid DRAUGHT GELDINGS, 'young, sound, and staunch; thoroughly good in all work Also, NEW DRAY CORRUGATED IRON &c., &c. 150 MATSON, COX & CO.



Tenders. TENDERS Wanted for Cutting, Stock ing and Stacking 20 acres of Wheat, growing on Mrs Wood’s land, Graham's road. Tenders to be sent in by TUES DAY, Jan. 29th, 1884, to JOSEPH CLARK, 1 177 Ashburton. fjl E N D E R S. TENDERS Wanted for THRESHING 2,000 acres crop at Dundas. Tenders close TUESDAY, 28th, noon. To be left at Messrs Friedlander Bros’ office. For further particulars, apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ashburton; or WILLIAM SAUNDERS, 1 152 Dundas. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for— Contracts No. 14— Formation 80 chains Winslow Contract No. 15—Purchase of 2 Two- Roomed Cottages, at the Forks, near Greenstreet. Tenders will be received at the Board’s Office, Tinwald, up to Noon on SATUR DAY, January 26th> where plans, specifi cations, and all particulars relating to Cottages may be obtained on application. CYRIL JEPHSON, 1 113 District Road Surveyor. rpO BRICKMAKERS AND OTHERS. LE ASE BY TENDER, With or without a Purchasing clause, for 3 or 5 years, of the well-known and long established Brickyard, Together with about 5 acres of very valu able land, with good clay Kit thick ; also, German kiln, with all necessary plant to commence with, capable of turning out from 3to 5,000 bricks per day. There are also two trolleys on the land. Sheds, etc., lately in occupation of Messrs Shears Brothers. The reason of this property being to LET is on account of the decease of one of the Partners. Tenders will be received by the under signed up to THURSDAY, 31st January. The highest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. For particulars, apply to 1 104 T. BULLOCK. For Sale. WE HAVE FOR SALE PRIVATELY— -500 4-Tooth Merino WETHERS, out of one of the best flocks in the dis trict 1,5002-Tooth Merino WETHERS, out of one of the best flocks in the dis trict V 1 24 MATSON, COX & CO. have FOR SALE— Reaper Twine—Hemp and Manilla Reaper Wire, Anchor brand. Only best descriptions, and guaranteed stock kept on hand. 1 123 MATSON, COX & CO. jP O R SALE. Binder Twine AND BINDER WIRE, To suit any Machine, at lowest current rates. GEO. JAMESON, 1 7 Ashburton. Stock ■pi O R PRIVATE SALE. Merino WETHERS, 2,4, and 1/ 6 tooth, and full mouthed 7000 2500 50 28 Merino EWES Merino WETHERS Southdown RAM LAMBS Southdown RAMS, 4-tooth We refer intending purchasers to Messrs JSTewton and Sons’ report of sale of South ’down Wethers of the 21st Dec.; Messrs Miles and Co.’s of lltb Jan., when this class of sheep in both instances topped the market, and we therefore strongly re commend Farmers and others to secure the above. For particulars, apply to 1 115 FRIEDLANDER BROS.



Public Companies. TVTEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LI All TED), 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 Saleroom'', Warehouses and the Cen tral Markets. Special and Clearing Sales also conducted. Supplies WOOL PACKS and CORN I SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates. j AGENTS IN CANTERBURY FOR— Ruston Proctor and Co.’s celebrated Oom • 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. C. W. TURNER, N Agent, Rakaia. S. E. Poyntz. OVELTY EMPORIUM. Btonett Street, Ashburton. Portable Ranges, from L 6. Turnip Seeds, fresh, clean and tried at 0s per cwt. Swedes at 85s per cwt. Garden Tools and Seeds of all desctip ions. Pot Plants in full bloom, including (mice Roses, Fuschia, Heath, Geranium, tc. A large assortment of Knick Knacks' cry useful in a household. N.B.—Everything from an anchor to a ridiron, not forgetting a mouse-trap. A call respectfully invited ! !! Stephen E. Poyntz, No. 3, Friedlandbrs’ Buildings, T. Bullock. UTR THOMAS BULLOCK has the it 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 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 Belt 905 Corner of Gray and East streets 427 Tancred street o 1069 Corner of Peter and Walker streets 1060 Peter street 49,58, 59, 64, Kermode street / 872 Aitken street Ji 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 \y 1011 Corner of Walker and Cox streets 1012,1013, Cox street 1010 Corner of Grigg and Peter streets, fronting the Grange -m



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, Rakaia 937 Acres, R.S. 23677, 23678, 23679, 23680, 23681, 23682, 23683, 23684, 23686, improved, Seafield 430 Acres, R.S. 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, Chereey 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 <fc Co. A UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, A LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOAMS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RATES AND ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS WOOL, GRAIN, SEED AND GENERAL MFRCHANTS. We have now on hand for sale— Woolpacks and Cornsacks Fencing Wire of all sizes, B \rbed Plain Green and Yellow Tancred Turnips Skirvin Swedes and other Turnip Seeds of all descriptions Mangolds, etc.



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 Bast street 639 |-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 Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. TO LET—At a low rental, 6-roomed House in Tancred street. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP—I McCormick Wire Binders, and 1 Wood’s Twine Binder. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—A well-watered improved FIRM, containing 114 ACRES, situated only 2* miles from the Company’s Saleyards, Tinwald. There is a com fortable dwelling-house and other im provements. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, on liberal terms, LOT 202, Alford Forest road, containing 1a Ik 25p. This land is close to the Woollen Factory. T. BULLOCK. OATS. FOR SALE, Cheap—A quantity of Feed Oats in lots to suit purchasers. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. T OWN SECTIONS, No. 97 and 100, McMurdo street, Tinwald. T. BULLOCK. MONEY. mO LEND on approved freehold secu- JL rity, £IOOO in one sum, or in two amounts of £SOO each. Apply to 132 • T. BULLOCK. J^ONGBEAOH. For Sale, R.S. 23411, containing 84 acres, situated near Messrs Weston and Ashton’s properties. It is in one large paddock and well watered. Liberal terms of payment can foe ar ranged, For particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK.



Clover Seeds of all descriptions Cocksfoot Rye-grass Tea in boxes and half-chests Bran, Oats, Chaff, &o. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. 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 OP HORSES, COWS, PIGS AND ALL BINDS OF STOCK AND PRODUCE i ON Saturdays AT 11 O’CLOCK SHARP. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OP STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD Alternately. Next Sale AX ASHBURTON YARDS ON ' TUESDAY, JANUARY 29th. agents for National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Go. Robey’s Threshing Machines, j MATSON, COX, '& CO. WEST STREET, AsHBOBXOtfj 70



Matson, Cox, and Co. HAVE FOR SALE CHEAP. WOOLPACKS, full weights FENCING WIRE, Nob. 8 and 9, at less than cost LINSEED, 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. 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 OP STOCK There, and wo have evsry confidence in soliciting a share of their patronage. MR L. OXLEY, RAKAIA, Has kindly consented to receive entries for the present. 8 413 MATSON, COX & CO. jl O R SALE, PRIVATELY— -48 Acres, 3 roods 28 perches, near Tinwald, freehold 157 Acres 1 rood 21 perches, at Waterton, freehold 450 Acres, improved, Dromore, free hold 1000 Acres, improved, Dromore, lease hold 2500 Acres, improved, Coalgate, free hold 1872 Acres,* improved, Longbeach, free hold 237 Acres, improved, Longbeach^ 370 Acres improved, Longbeach 200 Acres, improved, Longbeach 449 Acres, splendid farm, Wakanui 2200 Acres, improved, Mataura 2424 A ores, 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 nr G



Business Notices. S U M M E R Drapery Sale: THE SALE OF THE SEASON. FOR ONE MONTH Orr and Co. Have decided to offer the public of Ashburton County the balance of their SUMMER bT CK at PRODIGIOUS REDUCfIONS FOR CASH. MILLINERY DEPARTMENT. Our styles in Millinery, Bon. nets, and Trimmed Bata for the past season have been so j such superior to any others in the district that our business in this depart ment has greatly increased. The balance of the sea son’s stock now on hand we can UVE AWAY AT ABOUT HALF-PRICE, “



The Remainder of the Stuck of cashmere dolmans, JACKETS & CAPELETS OHENILLEe& BRAIDED CAPES AT WONDERFUL BARGAINS. DRESS DEPARTMENT. We have the LARGEST STOCK OF NEW DRESS MATERIALS In Ashburton, and as we have determined to clear them we now offer SPECIAL BARGAINS in Nuns’ Veiling Beigea Cashmerettes French Serges Double Warp Lustres Broche Lustres Etc. Etc. Etc. We give the following quotations of prices, although the goods must be seen for the value to be appreciated. Lace Stripe Muslins, ssd Brown Holland, 6|d Prints, fast colors, 3£d Pompadour Prints, 4id Zephyr Cloths, 7id Double Warp Lustres (worth 14d). for B|d Colored French Cashmeres, Is lid; worth 2s Cd Splendid Cotton Tick, Cfd Fancy Dress Stuff, lOd, reduced to 6|d Long Lace Curtains, 3s lid per pair Honeycomb Toilet Covers, reduced to is Gd Unbleached Sheeting, two yards wide, 9£d Tape, per packet of six pieces, 4£d Slay Busks, at 2id boots! BOOTS ! oJjSLih BOOTS! We have decided to give all our Customers the opportunity to supply themselves with boots at COST PRICE, So that no quotation of prices is necessary. Please observe— THE CHEAP SALE IS AT Orv & Go’s, DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS, EAST STREET. 12 278



Business Notices. ANDREW ORE hold h is gre at ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE OF Drapery, Clothing, and Boots, COMMENCING ON FRIDAY ißth INST. EVERY LINE GREATLY REDUCED REDUCTIONS MARKED IN RED. Note the address— NEXT UNI N BANK. SEE HANDBILLS FOR PRICES. vO in os MERCANTILE UNION INS U RANGE COMPANY 4 (LIMITBD CAPITAL . ... £250,000. Twenty Per Cent, of Profits Divided Annually among the Policy Holden; LOWEST RATES OP 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* f/%£? /I D; U-.R7 HR 1 Silli! STABLISHED 1859; CAPITAL t 1,000,000 Ux-jv/TED L/aa/uryof Sfiff/izxoLDirs'} THE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENT— George Jameson. 24 IHE WONDER OF THE W > RL D. Herman’s ORLD-RENOWNED SHEEP WASH AND CELEBRATED VERMIN DESTROYER This preparation is known throughout the civilised world to be far superior to any ing yet discovered for eradiotating tick, scab or lice on sheep, goats or cattle It is sufficient to say that One Shilling Packet of the Powder dissolved "in two ckets of water will wash Eighteen Sheep. This admits the most economial as well the simplest plan in the world for the cure and prevention of diseases incident to m stock. By its use the f irme£ can secure the health of his stock at the rate of Id r head per annum. 4 In all large Sheep Districts in Australia, South America, and Africa, no other pre ration is used. The vermin destroyer is also invaluable for the purpose of the j'rticulturist; and it is moat extensively used by the Flower and Kitchen Gardener Europe, America, and the British possessions in all parts of the Globa One cket dissolved in two buckets of water will serve for over half an acre of ground and 11 effectually prevent blight and exclude all other garden pests. As a Vermin Killer it is an unrivalled specific. Its use will speedily exterminate household pests, such as bugs, cockroaches, fieas on animals, moths in furs and lects on birds of all kinds, from the canary to the poultry. For this purpose simpl d plain directions are given on every packet. The powder can also be used in a 7 state for the destruction of rats and mice. A little sprinkled on a slice of bread d butter, or a piece of meat or cheese is sought after greedily by those vermfca ule the household pets such as cats and dogs will not toush it in any form and are arefore perfectly safe. * The above marvellous discovery has gained for Herman Bros, and Co., London a silver medal at the .ntercolonial Exhibition at Melbourne, 1866 besides merous testimonials from Government official and all the elite of the medical !ulty in Europe. HERMAN BROS. & CO., beg to announce that they have appointed I ARLES NEATE, Chemist and Druggist, East street, their sole Ag«nt for hburton and vicinity, and from him the preparation cat. be obtained inparcels. Price—One Shilling; or six packets for Five Shillings, Liberal reduction owed to the trade. Manufactory—BEAUMONT SQUARE, MILE END ROAD, LONDON. 8 28 Crown Iron Works, CHRISTCHURCH. >AINTED CORRL ATED IRON— The cheapest Building Iron ever introduced it is 40 per cent, below Galvanised Corrugated. To bp had in 5,6, and 7 feet lengths. ' -a now being extensively used for Stabling, Outbuildings, and Fencing. Thomas Crompton, LIMAGH AND MANCHESTER STREETS Christohuroh * g 447 his



Notice- J. A. PerSSOn CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER & UNDERTAKER, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Afh burton and surrounding districts that he HAS REMOVED from his Old Premises to MORE COMMODIOUS ONES Situated in Wakanui Road, NEXT TO THE POST OFFICE, And can sell as cheap as any house in Christchurch. All the latest and new designs of furni ture, bedding, etc., received direct from Home every month. Furniture of all de scriptions at lowest prices. Shoplifter, etc. Agent for Walter Gee’s Venetian Blinds J. B, Mansfield, Monumental Mason. 1423 An inspection invited. jQOMESTIC PATTERN DEPOT. MRS HODGE, DRESSMAKER, Begs to intimate to the Ladies of Ash burton and surrounding districts that she has .Removed From Tancred street to EAST STREET, near Mr S. Hardley’s, where she hopes to meet with a continu ance of support from the Ladies. Mbs Hodge intends to pay special at tention to the Dressmaking Department, and trusts that she will meet the tastes of the Ladies in the future as in the past. Registry office for Female Servants. i m



PERIODICAL VOLUMES FOR 183 In Great Variety. NEW BOOKS. Amateur Work, 8a 6d ; Unireraal In structor, 8s 6d ; Illustrated History of the World, Vol. I, 8s 6d; Hume’s History of England, 3 Vols., 21s; Beeton’s House hold Management, 8a 6d ; Haydn’s Dic tionary of Dates, New edition, 1881, 20a. CHEAP STATIONERY. Good c o' m laid Thic c cream laid Note Riper, 5a per ream Very superior Foolscap, Is per quire Bankers’ very beat Envelopes, Is 3d per packet All other Stationery and Boeks equally as cheap. R. Bevan, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. Note the Address— Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel. 1217 TO FARMERS AND POULTRY BREEDERS. “OUR DOMESTIC BIRDS,” BY ALFRED SAUNDERS, May be had at Thomas F. Farley’s, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. This Book having only just arrived direct from the publishers, orders are requested to be sent immediately to secure same, to T. F. Parley, Ashburton, A large stock of books and stationery also upon hand.- Prize books are now in, School Committees . can be treated with upon unusually low terms by • THOMAS F, FARLEY, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 104 J,