AN AWKWARD SITUATION.

A dilemma occurred in the District Ooort sittings to-day, which rendered the whole proceedings void. It appears tha* Judge Hardcastle has been appointed as a deputy for Judge Ward during the latter’s illness, but the appointment has only been gazetted for the Christchurch and Timaru districts. Ashburton, how ever, is a district by itself, and conse quently judgment given to-day in the case of Martin v. Brown is ncn-jndice, on ac count of the Judge having no jurisdic tion. The probate and bankruptcy motions had therefore to stand over.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THDRSDa¥, JANUARY Id, 1884.



i “ Rough on Rats.”—Clears out rats, mice, reaches, flies, ants, bed-bugs, beetles, insects, skunks, jack-rabbits, gophers. Drug gists. Moses, Moss and Co., Sydney, General Agents. 2 Lost. LOST, from Winslow, Bay MARE (hack), brand on off shoulder, white ■pots on back. W. Ckvew,, .Winslow. 1 25 mEN SHILLINGS REWARD—LOST, • I One Dark Bay MARE (Hack), branded TW o.t off rhoulder. Apply, Guabdian office 1 52 LOST*, on Monday, between Hinds and Winslow, one Black Carrirge BUG M. S. Woom-ky, Ashburton Hotel. 1 73 Hi REWARD. LOST, Three Dark j~i | Bay Draught HORSES —two mares . and one gelding; gelding branded Oon necK, one mare branded with (half circle) on near shoulder. Above reward will be paid on delivering same to ARTHUR BDE, 146 Alford Forest. T" OST, from Rakaia on Saturday, Deo. - JJ 22nd, One big Draught Bay - GH.LDING about 17$ hands, with white face and near hind leg. One Brown Draught HORSE, heavily built, with a short tail. The finder will bo rewarded. Apply to 166 P. CLIFFORD, South Rakaia. Found. JTIOUND,— A Carriage RUG, between ■ Jj- Winslowatid A index mere. Owner ean have same on paying expenses. Apply : at the office of this paper. 1 71 '> 'iTil ' ll I ■■'ill '• I ' agg Public Notices. ■jyEBSBYTBRIAN CHURCH. "*Rby. Jambs Hiil, Lyttelton, will PREACH morning and evening in the ' above Church at the usual hours. Special will be takun for the assembly ■. Expense Fun A 1 67 •if o 0 E. Notice is hereby given that the Rev. R. Garbett will hold DIVINE SERVICE 'bh SUNDAY, the 13th inst., at Winder • mere at 11 am., at Waterton at 3.15 p. m , and at Longbeach at 6.30 p.m. 1 168 J. WARD.



A LL ACCOUNT S owing to the Estate i of Leslie Theobald Washer, of the Spread Eagle Hotel, must bo PAID at once to the undersigned, or legal proceed ings will be taken. B. HUGHES, 1 28 Trustee. c ACTION TO BATHERS, “Persons BATHING in the Canterbury Mill Race without writ on permission from the undeisigned will bo prosecuted. a s'adndS;} teC - w - T ”™“- 1 59 gLAUQHTERING LICENSE. X hereby give notice that I intend to apply for a Slauglu ering License for large and small cattle for K.S. 5806; at the County Council meeting Ist February, 1884, . - J. A. McLBAN. Ashburton. 1 39 4 SHBURTON A BUILDING SOCIETY. PERMAN ENT & INVESTMENT The above Society pays interest at the .•ate of 5 per cent, per annum for De ppsitp at pall, p per cent, per annum for three Ippntbs, and 7 per cent, per annum if figed tor b months oye • j ward, Wnnagpr. Office *r~ aicwuj Onainbui , Burnett street. nl



TO-NIGHT. TO-NIGHT. GREAT ATTRACTION OF Alexander lilondin In his wonderful OPEN AIR PERFORMANCE, Opposite the Central Hotel, at 8 p.m. Collection on the ground. Excelsior Band in attendance. Doors open every where. 1 54



MONDAY iND TUESDAY NEXT, January 14th and loth. Mr Polk, MRS JULIA POLK, And their Talented Comedy Company. Popular prices. 1 69



■yy O O D Y E A H’S Electric Circus AND LONDON EQUESQUIRIOULE M. Return Visit and FAREWELL PER FORMANCE in Ashburton for ONE NIGHT ONLY, on FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, After a most successful tour South, are now returning to the North Island, en route lor Queensland and India. Positively the last opportunity of wit nessing this GREAT SHOW. A new programme arranged for a return per formance. Adpaission—Stalls, 4s; pit, 2a 6d; children, half price. This CIRCUS will show at Bakaia on SATURDAY, January 12th. ONE NIGHT ONLY. ROBERT LOWE J . An . St. CLAIR JONES Ag6ntß, 1 53 Tenders- TENDERS required for Cutting, Stock ing and. Stacking 800 acres of Wheat and Oats ; oats to be string tied. Tenders to be in before 17th inst. Apply lo J. H, RAINE, 1 57 Maronan, Hinds.



i SHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. DOG REGISTRATION FOR 1834. Notice is' hereby given that Mr J. C. Bell baa been appointed Dog Registrar for the County of Asbbnrton for 1884, arid will attend for the purpose of Selling Collars at the several Road Board meet ings in the County during the month of February, and at the stock sales during the year. Collars can also be obtained at his office, near Courthouse, Bakers’ Buildings, Ashburton, and at his residence, Tinwald. ■ By older. F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, January 7, 1884 1 61 IN reference to above Collars will also be forwarded to any address on re ceipt of P. 0.0. or cheque on local Banks, with description of dogs. J. 0. BELL, 1 62 Registrar. fjntJAL f}F NO WARD’S SIMPLER ‘ Reapep ANp B|NDER. haye muci} in intimating to the Farmers in the Ashburton district that» proper * j 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 wmeto the Trial, as we firmly believe that on that day the Machine will prove Jwrself to be the best yet Imported into New Zealand. Command judge for yourselves 1! 1 MATSON, COX & CO.



Public Notices • A j t TRIAL OF THE HORNSBY REAPER AND Twine Binder. ( Will be held (weather permitting in the DOMAIN GROUNDS, ASHBURTON, SATURDAY, 12th JANUARY, Commencing at 9 a.m. GEO. JAMESON, 1 22 Agent, Ashburton. (gLAUGHTERING LICENSE. I hereby give notice that I intend to apply for a Slaughtering LICENSE for and small ca t e, for R S. 15638, at the County Council meeting in February next. FRANK M. FOSTER. \\inslow, January 3. 1884 1 8 ALL DKISIS due to the Kslate of Biuos and Reid, and also all Debts due to Charles Bain, Tinwald Store, must be paid or arranged for by the 10t.li January, 1884, or prompt legal proceed ings will be taken. JOS ; PH CLARK, 12 1175 / shburton and Tinwald. jg PEC IA L NOTICE. In consequence of CLOSING my Ash burton Branch, 1 have to request Pay ment of all Accounts due to me (without fail) on or before January 16th, 1884. ALPHEUS HAYES. All Accounts due by me must be ren dered by the same date. 12 1163 SHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. MAINTENANCE OF WATER RACES. Notice is hereby given that occupiers v.ill be held responsible for non-com pliance with Sections 5, 6 and 7, of the WATER RACE BYE-LAWS, if races through their respective holdings are not efficiently cleaned out within 10 days from this date. By order. F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, Jan. 7, 1884 1 41 Amusements.



Auctions. Sheep Sale. METHVEN. ON 11th JANUARY, 1884. MESSRS MILES ' 00. (in conjunc tion with Messrs A eland, Barnes and Co.) are instructed to offer For Sale by Public Auction, At the above place, ON 11th JANUARY, 1884, 1,500 Full-mouthed Merino EWE’, a good line OOOFull mouthed Merino WETHERS 600 2-Tooth EWt.S and WETHELS Further entries can be made up to date of sale with the Auctioneer, or MR GEOKGE JAMESON, Ashburton. The above will be offered in lots to suit buyers. Sale at 12 o’clock sharp. Further particulars, apply to MILES, & 00., J. T. FORD, Auctioneer, Cashel street. ACLAND, BARNS & CO., 1 33 Hereford street.



Wool Sale. NEXT WOOL SALE will be HELD ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 10. MILES & CO., Christchurch. GEORGE JAMESON, 1 34 Agent, Ashburton.



WIRE AND TWINE Binders. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR. T. BULLOCK (in conjunction with Messrs R. Wilkin and Co.) has received instructions to Sell by Public Auction, at ihe Arcade, on - SATURDAY, 12th JAN., 8 Osbourne Wire and Twine Binders, in thorough repair. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 1 70 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 12th JANUARY. SPEC AL IN TRY. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Trustee in the Estate of Mr A. McColl, to Sell by Pub lic Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date, 1- Well-built Family CARRI -.GE, nearly new. Sale at 1 o’clock. No reserve. T. BULLOCK, 1 66 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, JANUARY 12th. 27 boxes Binder Wire. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on Saturday, Jan. 12, On Account of whom it may Concern. (Aft Boxes, each 1601 b, BINDER WIRE, for Woods, Osborne, and Deering Machines 1J Boxes ditto for McCormick ,do. Sale at 1 o’clock. tTBULLOCK, 1 65 Auctioneer.



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-rooiped HOUSE, with half-acre of laud ; within ten minutes’ walk of Post-office. LlO only down ; very easy terms. Apply 1 20 H. M. J ones. nr E HAVE FOR SALE W PRIVATELY— -500 4-Tooth Merino WETHERS, oqt 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 1 24 MATSON, COX & 00. 2,000 MERINO LAMBS. E HAVE FOR SALE 2aaa Prime Merino Wether Lambs, ,UUU out of a first-class flock Also, Several lines of Good OROSSBRED and MERINO SHEEP. -Apply 12 1161 MATSON, COX & CO. jpi OR SALE. Binder Twine AMp BINDER WIRE, To suit any Machine, at lowest current rates. GEO. JAMESON, 1 7 Aghbpptpp. Stock TjlOß 2500 4600 2500 2500 500 500 1000 1000 PRIVATE SAIiE. Merino WETHERS, g, 4, and fi tooth, and full mouthed Merino EWES Merino WETHERS Merino EWES Merino WETHERS Merino WETHERS Crossbred R WES, 4-tooth, with lambs at foot ’ Merino EWES; with '■ latnbs atfoot. ' ’ For particulars, apply to 12 998 ' FRIEDLANDBR BROS.



WANTED— TENDERS for Stocking 2,500 acres of Wheat and Oats ; also, for Stacking on my farm, near Mitcham. Tenders will be received till 15th Jan , at the farm or at my office. J. T. BROWN, 1 58 Tuam street, Christchurch, TENDERS are invited for CUTTING and TYING, with a twine binder, 160 acres of OATS (more or less); also, Stooking, Carting and Stacking the same, at per acre, on the Coldstream run, about 8 miles from the Hinds Station. All in f oimation can be obtained from ROBT. GILLING, 3Q Litchfield street, East, 1 36 Christchurch. H_ ARRESTING. ' TENDERS for Reaping, Stocking and Stacking 330 acres Wheat at Highbank, adjoining Mr Wason-s, and four miles from Urtal station, Methveii railway, will be received up to Jan. 20, Specification at Mr Hardy’s store, Methven. THOMAS DOWLING, Highbank. Stock Sales R K 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 3rd THURS DAY in each month : January 17th April 17th February 7th May Ist February 21st May 15th March 6th June sth March 20th Juno 19th April 3rd Matson Cox & Oq. ‘ ‘L.‘ OXLEY, Rakaia Agent.



Public Companies. 'xt LVv '/. V LAND LOAN A r MET:- C'.STILE AGENCY COMPAQ (LIM iTED). Capital, £3,000,000. Hesorvo, £210,000. Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Stations and Stock, and on growing dips 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 KALESof Wool, Grain, Skins, Hides, Tallow, Live Stock, Land, etc, at its Saleroom ■>, Warehouses and the Cen tra! Markets. Special and Clearing Sales also conducted. Supplies WOOL PACKS and COHN SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates. AGENTS xN CANTERBURY FOR— Ruston Proctor and Co.’s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to bo the Best Machines impoited 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, Agent, 10 Rakaia.



S. E. Poyntz. EMPORIUM. Burnett Street, .Ashburton. Portable Ranges, from L 6. Turnip Seeds, fresh, clean and tried at 80s per cwt. Swedes at 85s per cwt. Garden Tools and Seeds of all descrip tions. Pot Plants in full bloom, including choice Roses, Puschia, Heath, Geranium, etc. A largo assortment of Knick Knacksi ery useful in a household. N B.—Everything from au anchor to a ridiron, not forgetting a mouse-trap. A call respectfully invited ! ! ! Stephen E. Poyntz, No. 3, Friedlanders’ Buildings, T. Bullock.



Matson, Cox, and Co. TK H .YE FOR SALE CHEAP. at WO LPACKS, full weights FENCING WIRE. Nos. 8 and 9, !ei-s than cn.'t LI S'' ED, ruloni;,] BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10« to L 55 a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEbDS, all descrip tions, guatMnteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH & OTHER, GLOVERS 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 OF ST CK ihoie, aml we have every confidence in soliciting a share of their patronage. M R L. OXLEY, RAKAIA, Has kindly consented to receive entries for the present. 3 413 MATSON, COX & GO. F 0 R E, PRIVATELY -48 Acres, 3 roods 23 perches, near Tinwalcl, 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 664 Acres, improved, Rangitata 1394 Acres, all in English grass, Chertsey 126 Acres, all in English Chertsey 242 Acres, improved, Seafield grass, 050 270 400 100 265 497 398 do do do do do do do do do do Hinds Rangi do tussock, Dunsandel do ,improved, part English grass, Ealing 208 Acres, splendid farm, tata Island 1030 Acres, good investment, Chert sey 0,000 Leasehold, 4000 freehold, 4,000 sheep, Chatham Islands 1090 Acres, improved, Ealing 1500 Acres, do Dunsandel 30 Acres 2 roods 26 porches, adjoin ing Chertsey township 90 Acres, R.S. 34301, 34302, Elies mere district 225 Acres, R.S. 33630, 33631, 33G32, Ellesmere district 43 i Acres 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, 30073, 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 500 Acrss, R. S. 31469, Mount Somers 300 Acres, R.S. 27986, near Sherwood, Chersey 184 Acres first-class land, Wakanui Also a large number of town sections in Ashburton, Rakaia, Methven, etq. 423 MATSON, COX & CO. datson. Cox Co. 4 UCTIONEERH .L VALUATORS, \ LAND. STOCK, AND ESTATE agents. LOANS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RATES AND ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS / O O L, GRAIN, SEED AND GENERAL Mi RCHANTS. We have now on hand for sale— ifoolpacks and Cornsaoks Fencing Wire of all sizes, B ’rt>ed 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, haff, &o. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. Wool Purchased IN ROE OR SMALL QUANTITIES OR CONSIGNED TO THE ANTERBURY WOOL SALES, OB THE HOME MARKET. LIBERAL Cash Advances! MAD,E ON CONSIGNMENTS. Weekly Bales HORSES. COWS, RIGS LND, ALL KINDS OF STOCK AND produce os Saturdays IX O’CLOCK SHARP. FORTNIGHTLY OF S T O C Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD Alternately. SALES K Next Sale AX ASHBURTON YARI}§ OH TUESDAY, JANUARY 15th. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines, j MATSON. OOX, & WEST STREET, Ashbubtcn CO, 70



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 sir 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 90p Corner of G. ay and East streets 427 Tancred street 1052 Corner of Peter qnd Walker streets IQ6O Peter street 49, 58, 59, 64, Hormode sti eet 872 Aitken street 873 Corner of William and Aitken streets 04 Wakanui road 96 Wakanui road 96 Wakanui road 112 Corner of West and Kerpnode streets, leasehold 75 (part of) East street, with build ings thereon ipil Corner of Walker and Cox streets 1012,1013, Cox street 1010 Corner of Grigg and Peter streets, fronting the Grange 31,38 Mona Square, with buildings thereon, leasehold 230 Havelock street 781 Peter street 1009 Peter street 761 Corner of Pater street and Town Belt east 21 Corner of Dobson and East street 539 4-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. EOR SALE, CHEAP —3 McCormick Wire Binders, and 1 Wood’s Twine Binder. ' T. BULLOO£. TjlOß SALE, Cheap, and on liberal _|j terms, 202, Alford forest roqd, containing 1a 1r 25p. This land is close to the Woollen’ Factor,'. BULLOCK. Q ATS. QAT | FOR SALE, Cheap—A quantity of Feed Oats in lofs'tq aqit pqrohasers, * t. BULLOCK. FOR SALE CHEAP. TOWN SECTIONS, No. 07 and 100, McMurdo street, Tiuwald. T. LU CLOCK. MONEY! MONEY I ! rpO LEND on approved freehold secu- JL rity, £IOOO in one sum, or in two amounts of £SOO each. Apply to 1 32 T. BULLOCK. Valuable suburban pro perty FOR SALE, being Lots 165 and 156, containing 40 acres 1 rood, having a frontage on the Mill Stream and the Racecourse road, and adjoining Mr Shearman’s ‘property. ’£o persona de siroua’tif procuring a site for a residei ce near town, or as a safe investment, this oilers a very favorable opportunity. W ill be sold either in one lot or separately. Liberal terms of payment will be accepted. T. BU^OCfc.



Business Notices. Drapery. J" BEG to iiifo’m i y cusrmurs and the inhabitants < f A-li’ uii n C*>u :'y that 1 have DiSPOSED OF MY BUSINESS DR APER 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. to the above, we need scarcely assure the public that it will be our constant endeavor to supply a really firet-class arrticlo 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 or 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 withTair 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 /ar Goods Galcud vteo 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 Gay Forks 1 case Hay Bakes 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* E-so. * In Large Qu*ntUi©a, As.d supply In Bond if required. Orv & Co., importers AND GENERAL MERCHANTS, iJSIBEET. 12J278



E W WORK. Copies of Mr Bowron’s Book “ Cheese, Butter, and Bacon,” can be obtained n* this office. Price, 2s. PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention is directed to the provisions of the Acta establishing this Office, and to the advantages placed thereby within tha reach of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State offers to every per son ; 1. —About to make his or her Will oi Codicil. 2. —lntending to provide for Wife and Children or others by deed of Settlement. 3. —Settling Property by way of Mar riage Settlement. £—Desiring to renounce the Trusts of a Will* having been appointed Executor or Trustee under the same. 6. —Saving acted as Trustee, Executor I or Administrator, wishing to be relieved oi the burthen of Trustee hip or Adminis tration, the option of us jg the State ma ( chinory, and gives an absolute guarantee against loss of funds by fraud, peculation, or dishonesty. Every information may be obtained from Government Notice. ALE ANDES, LEAN, Agent at Christchurch; Or from B. C. HAMERTON, Public Trustee Wellington, 12th May, 1882.



Business Notices. C 11 IST MAS AND NEW Y BAR ANDREW" ORE I- NOW SHOWING A GRAND STOCK NEW GOODS FOR CHRiSTMAS AND THE NEW YEAR BARGAINS ! BARGAINS ! ! BARGAINS !! B’ack and Colored Piks Stays, Ontbrt]]..?. «oil Frilling, Lacea, and . . u . : T Dreis Goods, greatly reduced Biaek 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 Style, Good Fit, and Moderate 1 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 Stock. Families waited upon weekly. vO In ov MERCANTILE UNION INSURANCE COMPANY (litMtTED CAPITAL £250,000. Twenty Per Cent, of Profits Divided Annually among the Policy Holders. LOWEST RATES OF PREMIUM. . STACKS, DARNS, AND AGRICULTURAL RISKS GENERALLY, on most 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 t, and so prevent a return to the Old Rates. : ' ~ho>d: -Od Agents for Ashburton and District, OR R & CO. CANTERBURY BRANCH. r.a v ‘ ‘\ Q. j 1 m a* m iliMilß m m WM Capital i 1000,000 Established 1859. Lh/UhUTFO UffBILITYOF SHAREHOLDERS JIHE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. . ASHBURTON AGENT— 1 ‘ George Jameson, 44^ JT H E WONDER O F T H E W iRL D. Herman’s 3 YORLD-RENOWNED SHEEP WASH AND CELEBRATED VERMIN DESTROYER. This preparation is known throughout the civilised world to be far superior; to sny* hing 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 ucketa of water will wash Eighteen Sheep. This admits the most economial, as well s the simplest plan in the world for the cure and prevention of diseases incident to arm stock. 6y its use the farmer can secure the health of his stock at therateof£d ier head per annum. n ; n. In all large Sheep Districts in Australia, South America, and Africa, no otberipre aration is used. Mhe vermin destroyer is also invaluable for the purpose? of ,tha lorticulturist; and it is moat extensively used by the Flower and Kitchen Gardener a Europe, America, and the British possessions in all parts of the Globe. ‘ One lacket dissolved in two buckets of water will serve for over half an acre of grbnndknd rill effectually prevent blight and exclude all other garden pests. > As a Vermin Killer it is an unrivalled specific. Its use will speedily exterminate 11 household pests, such as bugs, cockroaches, fleas on animals, moths in funij sad nsects on birds of all k nda, from the canary to the poultry. For this purpose simply ,nd plain direc ions are given on every packet. The powder can also be used ina Iry state for the d's'motim of rats and mice. A little sprinkled on a slice ofbread ,nd butter, or a piece of meat or cheese is sought after greedily by those vermia, rhile the household pets such as cats and dogs will not tou jh it in any form, and in herefore perfectly safe. i. : • r The above marvellous discovery has gained for Herman Bros, and Co., London, he silver medal at the .ntero denial Exhibition at Melbourne, [ 1866, besides lutnerous testimon'als from Government official and all the elite of the medical acuity in Europe. __ _ . HERMAN BROS. & CO. beg to announce that they have appointed CHARLES NEATE, Chemist and Druggist, East street, their soleAgentfbr tshburton and vicinity, and from him the preparation car be obtained'in parcels. Price—One Shilling; or six packets for Five Shillings. Liberal ifcdnotioß illowed to the trade. . ■ ; Manufactory—BEAUMONT SQUARE, MILE END ROAD, LONDON. » S 8 Crown iron Works, CHRISTCHURCH. i- 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. This ’a now being extensively used for Stabling, Outbuildings, and Fencings Thomas Crompton, ‘ STREETS, uIMAGH AND MANCHESTER Christchurch 9 447



QONTINUED TWO WEEKS LONGER, Fbbb Gifts I Fbbk Gifts ! t A PRESENT TO EVERY CUSTOMER proportionate in value to money spent,-in cluding Albums, Photo Frames. .Chiu Vauses, Bi caches, 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' foir for yourselves. K. Sevan, SAUNDERS* BUILDINGS. Note the Address— = Nbxt Shop to Qom’s Hom. ntO FARMERS AND POULTRY I. BREEDERS. ;r; “ OUR DOMESTIC BIRDS,”' ' BV ALFBBD BATJKMB3, . . ' May b$ had at Thomas F. Parley’s, BOOKSELLER * STATIONER, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 11 his Book having only just arrived durpot I from the publishers, onjets are requested to be sent immediately tb secure’ asms, to T. F. Fablbt, Ashburton. ‘ A large stock of books and stationary alfo upon hand.- Prize books ara now fa/iaift] School Committees can, be treated with 1 upon unusually low terms by , f thomas f. farley, Saunders’ Buildings, dshbur.oo. 1(M1 m