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Frozen Meat. London, Jan. 3. Arrived—Steamship Teviotdale, from Sydney (Oct. 27th). She brings a cargo of frozen sheep, numbering 12,000 carcases, which have been ex amined and found to be in good order. A New Loan. Tenders to-day were invited for a loan of one million sterling for the colony of New Zealand. 'J he rate of interest is four cent., and the minimum

L 95 10s. Shipping. Arrived Dragon, from Lyttelton (Sept. 18th); Lurline, from Timaru (Oqt 2nd). A Bank Dividend. The National Bank of New Zealand has declared a dividend for the last half year at the rate of six per cent, per annum. Monetary and Commercial. The total reserve in the Bank of

England in notes and bullion i; Li 1,600,000, being a decrease o; L 700,000 during the week. The pro portion of reserve to liabilities has fur ther fallen to 34 per cent. The Bans rate, of discount remains at 3 per cent., and the market rate 2}4- Consols ioc>3£. Arrival of the lonic. London, Jan. 4. Arrived Steamship lonic, from Lyttelton, November 24th. Egyptian Affairs. It has* transpired that at the Cabinet Council, held yesterday, the position of affairs in Egypt was discussed at length, but it is understood that no de finite decision was arrived at as to the line of action which should be taken for completing the pacification and con solidation of that country. A nother meetingof the Cabinet will, however, take place to-day, when it is expected that a decision involving the adoption of important measures will be agreed to. -- ; Alexandria, Jan. 3. It is announced that the Khedive has decided to renounce one-teath of the amount of the annual civil list which is now paid out of the public re venue. . ; The Land Leaguers. New York, Jan. 4. Mr Redmond, M.P. for New Ross, who is now in San Francisco, is engaged in furthering the objects of the Irish Na tionrl League. Mr Redmond will re main a month in America, and has ar ranged to. deliver an address upon Irish affairs at a large number of places.

AUSTRALIAN.

[rrCTEß’s TBEKORAMS—COPVEIOHT.I J The Weather. Sydney, Yesterday. The want of rain is now being severely fell throughout this colony. The* Markets, New Zealand wheat, per bushel, 3s 6d;. New Zealand oats, zs 6d; maize, 3s sd.- Sugar Company’s No. 1 pieces, per-ton, L 34. • Adelaide, Yesterday. Wheat remains at 4s 3d. The mar ket Ts easier. Prices at Pert Adelaide are firmiy maintained, but those at country stations are out of proportion to Adelaide prices. Flour, town brand, Lio to Lto ss; country do, L 9 ros to L 9 15s. Freights to London, steamers, 455; quotations are nominal for charters and engagement orders. Freights to United Kingdom from the outports are firm, with an upward tendency, at 37s to 40s; charters are quiet.

TELEGRAMS.

[per pres* association.] A Labor Demonstration. Auckland, To-day. The eight hours demonstration com mittee have tesolved to invito Sir George Grey to address them on the subjects per taining to labor on the 31« t January in the Theatre Royal. The demonstration is to be celebrated on that day by sports in the domain. It was at first proposed that Mr Dargaville should address then on that night.

Appointment. The Bev Lloyd Keating has been ap pointed incambent of St Thomas’s parish, Auckland. Educational. WmiNGios, To-day. The Eduction Conference met again yesterday. Mr B. Pealrie, of Oamaru, read a paper ,on “ inspectors and exami nations'”; Mr Hogden, of Christchurch, on “ the connection between primary and secondary schools and the Bev T. Flavell, of Christchurch, one on “ cor- Joral punishment.” In regard to the itter the general expression of opinion was that the rod was a necessary power In Reserve to bo used seldom and with discretion. Arrived. Arrived—The Margaret Galbraith, from London. All well. Committed for Trial.

At the Magistrate’s Court to-day Kate Boyle on the charge of wilfully murder ing her infant female child was committed for trial. In answer to a question if she had anything to say, she replied—“ I did not kilt.the child.” The evidence adduced was. similar to that at the inquest on the 17th alt. The question of allowing bail was deferred as the accused is in a delicate state of health. Found Drowned. Donedin, To-day.

The body of Thomas Cochrane, a plasterer, was found in the bay last night. Me left his lodgings on Wednesday to go to the Caledonian gathering, and was never seen afterwards. The Trades and Labor Council.

The .Trades and Labor Council passed a resolution deprecating further immigra tion, and expressing the opinion that Dun edin’ should be re-formed into a single electorate for the Assembly. It was de cided to communicate the resolution re garding immigration io the various Trade Associations in tho United Kingdom. Fire. An unoccupied bouse in South Dune din, owned by W, Thomson, was burned down this morning. It was insured for L2OO in the National Office. ' Bad Weather. A drizzling ‘ rain Vet in since the fore popn, interfering greatly witty the sports, whiph were not started till two o’plock. T|iere if only a small attendance. Organ anjLJßurkdivided the handicap.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 1884.



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Public Noth Li. ST, from Winalovs (hack), brand on ofi spots on back. VV. i Jsv LL ACCi'UNT S owi Spread Eagle Hotel, mua once to the undersigned, c ings will be taken. will hold Divine Service January 6th, l ft S4, at Schoolroom at 11 a vn., p.m , and at Tinwald at 6 1 1 11 MONEY! MO TTIO LEND on approved rity, £IOOO in one * amounts of £250 each. A 1 32 T. 5 1 The Eight Dividend of surance Company Shares ! those for Ashburton, and i the office of MATSON, COX 1 31 (^SLAUGHTERING I hereby give notice tha apply for a Slaughtering large and small cattle, for 1 the Comity Council meetur next. \Vinslow, January 3, 18) * LL DEBTS due to Biggs and Reid, an due to Charles Bain, ' must be naid or arranged 1 of Leslie Theobald B. 1 28 FRANK W



A TRIAL OF THE HORNSBY REAPER AND Twine Binder, Will bo held (weather permitting in the DOMAIN GROUNDS, ASHBURTON, ON SATURDAY, 12ih JANUARY, Commencing at 9 a.m. 1 22 GEO. JAMESON, Agent, Ashburton. M ASONIC SERVICE. SUNDAY, 13th JANUARY, AT THE MASONIC HALL, Tancred street, Ashburton.



A SERVICE will be held in the Masonic Hall, Tancred street, on Sunday, 13th January, at 2.30 p.m. when an AD DRESS will be delivered by Bro. the Rev J. Hilo, D.G.M. The musical portion of ■ the service will be rendered by a choir of Masons, assisted by several ladies. The collection will be devoted to the “Ashburton Masonic Benevolent Fund.” All friends of Masons are invited to at tend. 1 27 Picnic Notice. THE PICNIC of the BOROUGH SCHOOL will take place next WEDNESDAY, the 9th inst , on the grounds of n.. G. Wright, Esq., Winder mere. Children will muster at the Borough School at 10 o’clock, and bring their mugs or pannikins with them. The Train will leave the Ashburton Station at 11, calling at Winslow. Accommodation will be provided in the train for any of the parents of the children who wish to accompany them. JOHN ORR, 1 26 Chairman School Committee. T RIAL OF HOWARD’S SIMPLEX Twine Reaper ANP BINDER. We have much pleasure in intimating to the Farmers in the Ashburton district that a proper FIELD TRIAL of the above Machines, will be held in a Paddock of Mr T. M. Jones, opposite the Racecourse Gates, on FRIDAY, 11th JANUARY, 1884, Commencing at 10 o’clock. We cordially invite all those interested to come to the Trial, as we firmly believe that on that day the Machine will prove herself to be the best yet Imported into New Zealand. Come and judge for yourselves ! ! 1 1 21 MATSON, COX & CO. Abm—m————————— Stock Sales A K A I A Stock Sales. The undersigned will hold regular SALES of all classes of STOCK, etc., etc., at South Rakaia, on the under mentioned dates, the Ist and £frd THURS DAY in each month i January February 7th February 21st March 6th March 2Qth April 3rd April I7th May ].at May 15th June sth June ipth f Matson Cox & Co. L. OXLEY, Rakaia Agent.



Tenders. ’ niENDERS are required for the , § ERECTION of a MORTUARY CHAPEL at the Cemetery. Plans and j specifications may be seen at our office, where tenders are to be sent in not later . than 4: p. m. on TUESDAY, Bth mst. , 0. E. FOOKS & SON, 12 1139 Architects. Auctions. TINWALD YARDS. J Merino EWES in Wool. TX7E shall have at the next Tinwald ’ » SJe on TUESDAY, Bth JANUARY, 1884, 1,500 Dry Merino EWES in the wool 1 23 MATSON, COX & CO. FIRST-CLASS MILK COWS. Messrs matron, cox & co. have received instructions from Mr Robert Anderson to Soil the whole of his first-class Dairy Stock, Togeiher with a PEDIGREE SHORTHORN BULL, ON TUESDAY, Bih JANUARY, 1884, AT THE TIISWALD saleyards. 12 1162 MATSON, COX & CO. w 2,000 MERINO LAMBS. E HAVE FOR SALE 2nnn Pri me Merino Wether Lambs, jUUU out of a first-class flock Also, Several lines of Good OROSSBRED and MERINO SHEEP. Apply 12 1161 MATSON, COX & CO. To Let and For Sale. TO LET—A 5 and 4 roomed HOUSE, close to Borough School. Also, SHOP (fitted up), with or without dwell ing. FOR SALE,-4-roomed HOUSE, with half-acre of laud ; within ten minutes’ walk <-f i ost-office. LlO only down ; very easy terms. Apply 1 20 11. M. Jones.



WE HAVE FOR SALE PRIY ATE !jY— -500 4-Tooth Merino WETH ' KS, out of one of the best flocks in the dis trict 1,5002-Tooth Merino 'A'ETHERS, out of one of the beat flocks in the dis trict 1 24 MATSON, COX & CO. P 0 R SALE, REAPERS AND BINDERS. Two McCormick’s (wire), one Wood’s (♦wine) Reaping and binding Machine in first-class working order, can be seen in Mtihven. Apply to H. W. G, WEBB, 12 1154 Methven. ¥ OR SALE. Binder Twine AND BINDER WIRE, To suit any Machine, at lowest current rates. GEO. JAMESON, 1 7 Ashburton. |IOR 2500 4500 2500 2500 500 500 1000 10C0 Stock PRIVATE SALE. Merino WETHERS, 2,4, and G 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 FRIEDLANDER BROS.



Business Notices. W. MAURICE, Gentlemen’s Own Material MADE UP. Perfect fit and newest style guaranteed. CLEANING and MENDING, etc , MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. —The cheapest Tailor in the Tailor, Etc. town. 12 1007



A. Sievers, WINE MERCHANT, 148, High Stueet, CHRISTCHURCH, Agent for SOLER & CO., Neve Zealand Wine Manufacturers, Wanganui. IJIHESE WINES were sent'to the Mel bourne Exhibition in 1881 ; when com peting with those from all parts of the world they obtained SIX PRIZES. They also obtained FIRST PRIZE MEIJAIi Aj; the Christchurch Exhibition, 1882 ; At Ashburton, 18§1; And have received from all Jtjdggs FIRST AWARD OF MERIT. 12 1099



Public Companies. KTF/W '/La LAND LOAN & MKR c. T! LE AGENCY oompak v (LI.V.’TED). Capita), £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 SALES of Wool, Grain, Skins, Hides, Tallow, Live Stock, Land, etc, at its Salerooms, Warehouses and the Cen tral Markets. Special and Clearing Pales also conducted. Supplies WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates. AGENTS xN CANTERBURY FuR— Ruston Proctor and Co.’s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to be the Beat Machines in port jd 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 COCKE, Manager, Christchurch. GEO. WILKIN, Agent, Ashburton. O. W. TURNER, Agent, 10 Rakaia. S. E. Poyntz. OVELTY 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 Rosea, Fuschia, Heath, Geranium, etc. A large assortment of Knick Knacks, ery useful in a household, N. B.—Everything from an anchor to a ridiron, not lorgetting a mouse-trap. A call respectfully invited ! ! ! Stephen E. Poyntz, No. 3, Fuiedlandbr Buildings, T. Bullock. I\ ; | R THOMAS BULLOCK has the IVL following TOWN SECTIONS FOR SALE -711 Wakanui road and Wills street 746 Peter street 822 Cox street 818 Aitken street 842 Aiiken and Gass streets 311 Corner of Havelock si;set 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 1069 Corner of Peter and Walker streets 1060 Peter street 49,58, 59, 64, Kermode street 872 Aitken street 873 Corner of William and Aitken streets 94 Wakanui road 95 Wakanui road 96 Wakanui road 112 Corner of West and Kermode streets, leasehold 75 (part of) East street, with build ings thereon 1011 Corner of Walker and Cox streets 1012,1013, Cox street 1010 Corner of Grigg and Peter streets, fronting the Grange 31,32 Mona Square, with buildings thereon, leasehold 230 Havelock street 781 Peter street 1009 Peter street 761 Corner of Peter street and Town Belt east 21 Corner of Dobson and East street 539 £-acre Peter street 538 Peter street 824 Cox street, with two brick cot tages thereon 82ji Cox street, with two brick cot tages thereon 412 Moore street 84 ~ ~ 643 Corner of A inter and Burnett streets 707, 709, Wills street, with build, ings thereon



Matson. Cox, and 00. FOR SALE CHEAP. WOOLPACKS, full weights FENCING WIRE, Nos. 8 and 9, at LI 8 "ED, colouiiil BAP BED WIRE, from L 27 10a 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. Bakaia. 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 "here, and '.re have ovary 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. F OR SAL PRIVATELY— E, 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 1 370 Acres improved, Longbeach 200 Acres, improved, Longbeach 449 Acres, sp’endid 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 497 do tussock, Dunsandel 398 do part English grass, Ealing 308 Acres, splendid farm, Bangi-



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, Elies mere district 225 Acres, R.S. 33630, 33631, 33632, Ellesmere district 431 A ores 1 rood 7 perches, R.S. 32115, Ashburton County 58 Acres 3 roods, R.S. 82114, 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, 300.73, portly fenced, Rakaia 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 600 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. 4 UCTIONEERS A VALUATORS. A LAND, STOCK., AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED AX LOWEST RATES AND ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS W O OL, G RAIN, SEED AND ( KN ER AL MI- RCHANTS. We have now on hand for sale— Wool packs 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. Clover Seeds of all descriptions Cocksfoot Rye-grass Tea in boxes and half-chests Gran, Oats, Chaff, &o.



AGRIC LJLTURAL MACHIN RR Y— REAPERS AND BENDERS, &c. Wool Purchased LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES OB CONSIGNED TO THE CANTERBURY WOOL SALKS, OR THE HOME MARKET. LIBERAL Cash Advances MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS. Weekly Sales OF HORSES, COWS, PIGS AND ALL RINDS 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, JANUARY Bxh. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency 00. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and 00. Robey's Threshing Machines, j MATSON, OOX, & 00. WEST STREET, ; AsHBPB'toN 70



Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. BAKERS. —To let, at a low rental, |_ the Central Bakery, together with shop and dwelling houae. T. BULLOCK MON KY TO LEND. —Three special auina of £450, L2OO and £SO to lend on mortgage. T. BULLOCK, 17^ OR SALE, (heap, and on liberal j terras, LOT 202, Alford Forest road, containing 1a la 25p. This land is close to tho Woollen Factory. . BULLOCK. AN IMPROVED FARM of 123 acres, situate on the Hinds, FOR SALE very cheap. It is well watered, and there is a comfortable dwelling-house erected on it. Apply to T. BULLOCK. VALUABLE SUBURBAN PRO PERTY FOR SALE, being Lots 155 and 156, containing 40 acres 1 rood, haying a frontage on the Mill Stream and the Racecourse road, and adjoining Mr Shearman’s property. To persons de sirous of procuring a site for a residence near town, or as a safe investment, this oilers a very favorable opportunity. Will be sold either in one lot or separately. Liberal terms of payment will be accepted. T. BULLOCK* mO FARMERS. FOR SALE, McCORMIOK Wire Binder. T. BULLOCK.



Business Notices. Drapery. J" BEG to inform y crs omers and the inhabitants <f Ashlirl n C"U';*y shut 1 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. PREFERRING to the above, wo need scarcely assure the public that it will be our constant endeavor to supply a really 6r*t-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 jpgs' Goods Calculated 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 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 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. Orr & Co., IMPORTERS AND GENERAL MERCHANTS, i Street. 12J76



Government Notice. The public trust office OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention is directed to the provisions of the Acts establishing this Office, and to the advantages placed thereby within ths reach of every colonist- Subject to such provisions, the State offers to every per 80 1.—About to make his or her Will oi 2. Intending to provide for Wife and Children or others by deed of Settlement. 3. Settling Property by way of Mar riage Settlement. , 4 Desiring to renounce the i rusts ot a Will, having been appointed Executor or Trustee under the same. ■ 5, —Having acted as Trustee, Executor or Administrator, wishing to be relieved oi the burthen of Trustee hip or Admims tration,the option of us; ig the State ma ohinory, and gives an absolute guarantee against loss of funds hy fyaud, peculation, or dishonesty. . . Every information may bo obtained frOW ALEANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch; Or from R. 0. HAMERTON, Public Trustee Wellington, 12th May, 1832 Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. R. N is a OTIOE— The Ashbubton Guarmajj Gazette for all notices under the and Creditors Acts.



Business Notices. C u 1 1 s T M A S AND N E W Y B A B ANDREW OER IS NOW SHOWING A grand stock of new goods FOR CHRISTMAS AND THE NEW YEAR. bargains! bargains!! bargains!! 'R'ack nr*! ColnpoA SI I.’ Seays, Lmbrcilo. , d Frilling, Laces, and v .u ’>• Dress Goods, greatly reduced JBlnek 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 Fnglish 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. GROCERY ESTABLISHMENT IN BRICK BUILDINGS, TANCRED STREET. A splendid Stock of New Teas and a General Grocery Stook. Families waited upon weekly. cn USTRALTaN 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 moat Favorable Terms. Special Notice. —As this Company has been the means of Reducing Fire Premiums, Insurers will best consult their own interests by heartily supporting it, and so prevent a return to the Old flutes. Agents for Ashburton and District, ORR & CO. ANTERBURY BRANCH. ,y *.t£ ~ it: m ml msmmm mm r® Established 1859. Capital 1 1,000,003 U'JUM/TzD UnaiLITY OF rjT H B PREMIER COLONIAL COMPJ NY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOYEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENT— George Jameson. 24 T he wonder OF the w > r l d. 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 lo 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 firmer can secure the health of his stock, at the rate of |d per head per annum. In all large Sheep Districts in Australia, South America, and Africa, no other pre paration is used, Jhe vermin destroyer is also invaluable for the purpose of the Horticulturist; and it is most extensively used by the Flower and Kitchen Gardener in Europe, America, and the British possessions in all parts of the Globe. 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 in furs, and insects on birds of all kinds, from the canary to the poultry. For this purpose simpl; and plain direc ions are given on every packet. The powder can also bo used in a dry state for the deatruatbu of rats and mice. A little sprinkled on a slice of bread and butter, or » piece »f meat or cheese is sought after greedily by those vermivi, while the household pets such as cats and dogs will not tou jh 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 .nterc denial Exhibition at Melbourne, 1866, besides numerous testimon : als from Government official and all the elite of the medical faculty in Europe. HERMAN BROS. & CO. beg to announce that they have appointed CHARLES NEATE, Chemist and Druggist, East street, their sole Agent for Ashburton and vicinity, and from him the preparation car be obtained in parcels. Price— One Shilling; or six packets for Five Shillings. Liberal reduction allowed to the trade. Manufactory -BEAU MONT SQUARE, MILE END ROAD, LONDON. 8 28 Crown iron Works, CHRISTCHURCH. PAINTED GORKI 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, I A MA G H AND MiNCHESTfH STREETS. Christchurch 9 447



QONTINUED TWO WEEKS LONGER Free Gifts ! Fees Gifts !! A PRESENT TO EVERY CUSTOMER, proportionate in value to money spent, in cluding Albums, Photo Flames, Chins Vauses, Broaches, Earrings, Lockets, Chains, Keepers, Alberts, and hundred! of useful and Handsome Goods. THIS WAY GREAT REDUCTION in Prices. Christmas and New Year Gifts of ever? description. Heads of families moat libe rally dealt with. Come early and see for for yourselves. R. Sevan, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. Note the Address— Next Shop to Quin's Hotel. 1217 J) ÜBL I 0 NOT I 0 E 2,000 ™SS s 2,000 at Thomas P. Farley’s BOOK & STATIONERY DEPOT, Saunders’Buildings, Ashburton. - Libraries, Sunday Schools, ote , receive from above (T. P. F.) greater discount tbac is obtainable either in Christchurch Dunedin. An inspection is solicited. Christmas cards in great variety, books, religious and secular works. ; THOMAS fTpaRLEY, it- DIRECT IMPOR T B P=- OF • -fi Books and Stationvby, ASHBURTON, KMI