ago, when I left her, but ad a stem ' bst to starboard. That shows she must have a lot of cargo in the forehold on th it side besides water. Re-examined by Mr Williamson: If these steps had been t-ken at first, when the steamer went aground, would she have been got off as readi’y ? I believe so; that is before she -hifted her posi tion.

1 his closed the cas* for the Collector o: Customs.

Mr Hesketh said the course he proposed to take w r aa as follows. On behalf of the captain he proposed leading evidence to prove the cause < f the Captain going to sleep on the night of ihe disaster. He should call evidence to rebut what had been several times suggested by Mr Wil liamson, though never directly stated, to tho effect that the captain on that niiht was the worse for drink. Ho had wit nesses who would make that, immediately clear, and who would also show that the captain had for some nights previou-ly been suffeiing from an affection regarding which several witnesses had spoken. He would prove this by disinterested parties unconnected with tho ship, and who had no motive for stating that which was un true. Besides these witnesses he also hoped to have evidence of a local medical gentleman, who would prove that he had been consulted by Captain Brotherton for the same affection while in port. This medical gentleman (who might, however, be prevented fiotn attending to give evi dence) was a’so prepared to state that from the nature of the Captain’s affection and its effects combined with the work in which he was engaged, he would not be surprised from a medical point of view at the Captain going to sleep on the bridge. Harry Parker, Tide Surveyor and Boarding Officer of Customs, said that he performed his duties on the steamer Tri umph. While in port he became ac quainted with Captain Brotherton. He saw him about two minutes before the steamer left the wharf and then converse: with: the captain and saw nothing unusual in hia manner. Did not appear to bo suffering from drink and was perfectly sober. He did not know the captain till he came to Auckland Did not know whether he is one of tho?e persons who Oan stow away a lot of liquor without showing it.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT.

ASHBU ETON, -To-day.

(Before His Worship the Mayor and T. Bollock, Esq , J.P.’s)J Breach or Borough By-laws. J. Stewart was charged with unlawfully carrying passengers to the Caledonian Sports on Boxing day, he not holding a license to do so. Sergeant Felton and Constable Hicks gave evidence in support of, the charge.—Jas. Mcßae deposed that he had engaged the defendant to carry some cf the members of the Committee to the sports. When he had done this he asked him to take his (witness’s) wife and family to the ground. Case dismissed. A second charge against the same defen dant was withdrawn. PYROTECHMCS. Albert Crum and Edward Johns were charged with letting off fireworks in East street on New Year’s Days. Both boys pleaded gu.lty. Crum was fined 5 3, and Johns Is

DRUNKENNESS AND ROBBEKY. 0. Sweeney was charged with being drunk in a public place, also, with the larceny of a parcel containing a pair of shoes, braces, and other small at tides. — John Rent, shearer, deposed that he had left the articles named in the information in the charge of Mr Route, of the Canter bury Hotel, at Mt-thveu. They were tied up in a white handk-rohief.—Wm. Rouse, sworn, said he was the proprietor of the Canterbury Hotel. Had re"e ved a parcel from the last witness, and had it behind the bar. This oaa between 8 'slid 9 o’clock on the evening of New Year’s Day.—Constable Black, mounted oonstsble in charge of the Methven dis trict, arrestee prisoner about 12 o’clock at night. He was lying near a gorse fence with a parcel. Asked him what it was, and be replied it was tucker.—ln defence the prisoner stated that he had on New Tear’s Day bought some tucker, which he tied up in a white handkerchief, the par cel looking very much like the one he was charged with stealing. He got drunk daring the day, and must have ta‘- en the wrong parcel Fined 10s for drunkenness, the charge of larceny being dismissed. BOBBERY WIIH VIOLENCE. John Gilpin, was charged with robbery with violence. Mr Branson appeared for the defence. —William Haynes Mount field, clerk, deposed that he came to Ash burton on the 27th December by ihe morning train, and stayed the fol lowing night at Quill’s Hotel, and slept on the sofa in the com mercial room. When he awoke in the morning he thought the door was fastened and got out of the window, and went round to the bar, where he saw three men named Smikbers, Smith, and Gilpin, the latter of whom wanted to fight him. Had never seen prisoner before. Went to Smith’s Al Boarding house to get some breakfast. After breakfast prisoner pulled him into the. yard and knocked him down. S-wn after met the landlord (Smith), who washed the blood off bis face, and put some plaster on his fore head, and put him to bed, where he slept till 6.30 in the evening. When he awoke he missed bis pocket-book, containing a L 6 note, one sovereign, and a return ticket to Christchurch, beside a luggage ticket, and some loose notes in his trousers pocket. The book was taken from the outside breast pocket of his coat. He was confined to his bed for three days through the beating he had received. The pocket-book was a very good one, and had cost 12s fid in the Old Country.— Cross-examined by Mr Branson : Had been to Mr Thomas Quill’s Hotel on the evening previous to the assault. Had his dinner there; but did not see prisoner till next day. Had no knowledge of having challenged prisoner to fight him for a LI dote. Left Quill’s with Smith and prisoner, but did not endeavor to get up a disturbance with him near the poat ofiice. Was perfectly sober when he laid the information, although he was suffer ing from weakness.—Dr Leahy gave evi dence as to injury received by last witness who was in a nerve us state, end had several bruises.— James Charles and J. F Smither gave corroboratory evidence.—Joseph Smith, proprietor of Al Boarding-house, Tancred street, met the prosecutor about 10 o’clock in the morning in a right-of-way along side of his house. His face was thet

covered with blood. He washed the blood off and pat him to bed, where he re tnaiaed all that day Be had the appearance of drink on him.— Robert Neil, constable, deposed to having arrested prisoner on the 31st December, and charged him with robbery and as saulting one Mountfield. Ho said his father, mother end brother could prove that be was at home on Thursday night and Friday morning. On the following horning, January 1, he was still the *6ne for drink. Searched the prisoner at the wctchhooae in the presence of Sergeant Felton, and found a handker chief stained with blood (produced). Went to prisoner's house with a search warrant. Tn searching Gilpin he found only 7a 9 J /vyapocket book on him.—Jos Smith, jecaifodj, deposed that Mountfield told him ajfyhffijtyjdrig after the as'sault, when he was mnrfedUy eobeV, that ho had been robbed in Oiufts ample rooms; that he was locked night, a-id had his Mbape;through the wipdow next morning; also that'hehadbee i playing cards wi h dr ’three others he did not know. He said he bad lost aLS nfite and three single notes, after this he

toldh'm be had lost ten—one L 5 and five singles; after this again he said he thought ho had lost about Ll2 The charge of robbery was not con-idered proved, and the case was dismissed. Two other charges of assault against the prisoner, were then gone on with.—James Simpson, butcher, sworn, said ho was coming past Orr’s on Friday morning 27th December, wheu he was met by a crowd of about six or seven men, when prisoner kicked him and knocked him into the gutter.—John Smithers corro borated the previous witness’s evidence. —Sergeant Felton, deposed that the prisoner, had been convicted at the April session of the Supreme Court in 1881, assaulting a man and breaking his jaw, for »fhich he had i> ceived a sentence of two years. The charge being consid ered proved, a fin ■ of L2 was imposed with the alternative of a week s imprison ment. On another charge tho same de fendant was fined Li or a week, and ordered to pay witnesses’ expenses. The Court then adjourned.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

[‘bectek’s t»legk«ms—copyright.) New Guinea London, Jan 3. Baron Maclay, the New Guinea ex plorer, addressed n. letter to Lord Derby, Secretary of State for the Colo nies, urging the British Government, if it should decide to annex New Guinea, to respect the rights of the natives, and expressing feass that attempts will be made to kidnap them for the labor market. The Calcutta Exhibition. Calcutta, Jan. 2. Up to the present time the Interna tional Exhibition has been visited by 238,500 persons. The juries com mence allocation of awards on January 15 th. Railway Accident. Ottawa, Jan. 2.

A serious disaster occurred on the railway near Toronto. A workmen’s train collided shortly after leaving the city with a goods train, and twenty passengers were killed, thirty others being seriously injured. [Received Jan. 4, 1 p.m.] Monetary and Commercial. London, J an. 2. Consols are at New Zealand securities are:— Five per cent 10-40 Loan, Five percent 1889 Loan, 103)4 ; Four and a halt per cent, 1879-1904 Loan, Four per ceMt. Inscribed Stock, 100. Colonial bread stuffs :—Adelaide wheat, ex store, 465; New Zealand, 38s 6d to 43s 6d; Ade laide flour, ex store, 325. Australian tallow—Best beef, 395; best mutton, 44s The stock in London amounts to 7,000 casks. The market rate of discount is now at 2)4 per cent., )4 below the Bank rate. The Suez Mail.

The Homeward Australian mail via Suez-Brindisi, which left Melbourne on Nov. 22nd, was delivered to day.

AUSTRALIAN.

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] Agricultural Statistics. Melbourne, Yesterday. The agricultural reporter of the Leader estimates the yield of wheat in Victoria for the present season at 14,900,000 bushels, being an average of 14)£ bushels to the acre. The quantity available for export is esti mated at 8,150,000 bushels. The Wool Sales. The New Zealand loan and Mer cantile Agency Co, Limited, have re sumed their series of wool auctions after the holidays. I’he catalogue to day comprised 4,000 bales, the bulk consisting of small parcels of medium to inferior wool. There was a large attendance of buyers, and a brisk com petition was experienced. Choice and medium wools were in good demand, and prices were firmly maintained. Nearly all lots were sold at satisfactory prices, but owing to the length of the catalogue parcels of scoured and fleeces have been held over until to-morrow. Shipping. Sydney, Yesterday. Sailed, this afternoon—The Union steamship Rotomahana, for Auckland ; and P.M.S. City 01 Sydney, for San Francisco via Auckland. Steamer on Fire. The steamer Tomki returned to port to-day, reporting that when thirty miles from the Heads last night it was found that a fire had broken out on board, and that one of the passengers had lost his life by suffocation. South Australian Revenue. Adelaide, Yesterday. The approximate revenue returns show a large falling off in the receipts from general sources. The Customs duties are expected to be 140,000 below the estimate. .The Suez Mail. Albany, Yesterday. Arrived yesterday evening in King George’s Sound—The P. and O. steam ship Carthage, with the inward mails via Suez and Brindisi, dated London, Nov. 30th.

[Received Jan. 4, 1 p.m.] New South Wales Revenue. Sydney, To-day. The New South Wales revenue for the last quarter amounted to Li ,860,000, being a decrease of L? 2 6,5 00 as com pared with the December quarter of 1882, The revenue for the year ended 31st ult. amounted to L 6,480,000, being a decrease of L 942,000, as com pared with that for 1882. During the year the revenue from land decreased by Li,040,000.

Queensland Revenue- Brisbane, To-day. The Queensland revenue for the last quarter amounted to 1.646,000, an in crease of Li 39,500 as compared with the last quarter of 1882, the increase being chiefly in Customs, land, and railway revenues.

Cricket. The cricket match between the Aus tralian team and the Combined Aus tralian was continued yesterday. Boyle (not out, 40) and Murdoch (not out, 279), resumed their places at the wickets, but the former was soon bowled without a score, and the in nings thus ended for 619, Later. The match between the Australian team and the combined Australian has been drawn. Shipping- Arrived, last evening Waihora, from the Bluff. ’ Earl Rosebery. 1 ‘ * ' To-fiay. Earl and Counfess Rosebery are nqw pn a visit tp this colony.

Liver coughs often taken for consumption are cured almost instantly with Hop Bitters, Find.—[Advt.]

TELEGRAMS.

[PUB PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Gazette Notices- Wellington, To-day. Mr Charles Napier Bell, who is ap pointed Commissioner to enquire into the bast route for the extension of the Ash burton branch railway, is requested to raport within thirty days from January 2nd. G. H. Harris is gazetted Assistant Superintendent of Quarantine Station, and David McMillan has been appointed Member of Land Board for Canterbury. Regulations under the Patents Ao f , 1883, and Rules unoer the Bankruptcy Act, 1883, are gazetted. All fees under the last-named Act are to be paid by means of stamps. Still They Come. M ho Agoi t Genera’ cobles the departure of the British Queen for Wellington, with 260 immigrants. Inquest. Woodvxllb, To-day. At the inquest on the body of Edward Donkin, tho jury returned a verdict that decea ,ed camo by death by hanging him self. The Governor Ch'Tstohukch, To-day. His Excellency the G> vernnr arrived nt Lyttelton by the Hinemoa at about 1 p. ■!!. to day, and a special tra'n took him straight cn to Dunedin. Bankruptcies. Ddnbdin, To-day. At a meeting of the creditors of Mr George R. West, he stated that hia losses since 1879 amounted to L 4,163. His assets are L 7,316, and his liabilities L 4.674 A deed of arrangement was agreed to, Mr West to be allowed time to make an offer. Twelve declarations of insolvency were filed during the holidays, including Henry Scott, a publican, with debts of L 4,636, assets L 397. Cricket The Tasmanian cricketers have arranged their tour, which commences at Invercar gill at the end of the month. The Aus tralian Eleven cannot visit New Zealand until they return from England. Satisfactory. The Victory, the longest vessel that has yet entered a Now Zealand dock, was safely floated into the Lyttelt n Dock this morning. Pound Dead. A man, to be F. O. Bennett, was found dead at the Shingley Creek. It is supposed that he fell from his horse. Joined the Maj ority. William Wilson, an old resident at Milton, died from apoplexy this morning.

TTTR ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY. JANUARY 4, 1884.



A fretful mother and cross child indicates ill health, requiring only Hop Bitters to remove. See.— [Advt.] Don’t Die in the House.—“ Rough on Rats ” clears out rats, mice, beetles, roaches, bed-bugs, flies, ants, insects, moles, jack rabb’ts, gophers, Moses, Moss and Co., Sydney, General Agents. I



Public Notices. JTViR SALK', - 4-rocmed HOU'E, vyith J half-acre of land ; wi hin ten minutes’ walk of Post-office. LlO only down ; very easy terms. 1 20 TO LET—A 5 and 4 roomed HOUSE, close to Borough School. Also, SHOP (fitted up), with or without dwell ing. Apply H. M. Jones. is hereby given that the Rev. R. F. Gakbetp, of Governor’s Bay, will hold Divine Service on SUNDAY, January 6th, 1 8 84, at Mount Somers Schoolroom at 11 am., Westerfield at 3 p.m , and at Tinwald at 6 30 p.m. 1 ii J. WARD. gLAUGHTERING LICENSE. I hereby give notice that I intend to apply for a Slaughtering LICENSE for large and small cattle, for R. S. 15638, at the County Council meeting in February next. FRANK M. FOSTER. Nvinslow, January 3, 1884 1 8 ALL DKBIS due to the Estate of Biggs and Reid, and also all Debts due to Charles Bain, Tinwald Store, must be paid or arranged for by the 10th January, 1884, or prompt legal proceed ings will be taken. JOS p PH CLARK, 12 1175 Ashburton and Tinwald. gPECIAL 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 To Let and For Sale. O R SALE, REAPERS AND BINDERS.



Two McCormick’s (wire), one Wood’s (♦wine) Reaping and Binding Machine in first-class working order, oan be seen in Methven. Apply to H. W. G. WEBB, 12 1154 Methven. O R SALE. Binder Twine AND BINDER WIRE, To suit any Machine, at lowest current rates. GEO, JAMESON, 1 7 Ashburton.



Auctions. SATU; DAY sth JANUARY. Sl' CIAL ENTRY. ,f R T. BULLOCK has received in strnctions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date 1 Chestnut MARE Motsom, 4 years, by (Rantin Robin) Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 1 15 Auctioneer. FIRST-CLASS MILK COWS. MESSRS MATSON, COX & CO. have received instructions from Mr Robert Andersen to Sell the whole of his first'class I Dairy Stock, Together with a PEDIGREE SHORTHO <N BOLL, ON TUESDAY, Bth JANUARY, 1884, AT THE TINWALD SALEYARDS. 12 1162 MATSON, COX & CO. 2,000 MERINO LAMBS. B HAVE FOR SALE 2nnn Pr i me Merino Wether Lambs, ,UUU ou t of a first-class flock Also, Several lines of Good QROSSBRED and MERINO SHEEP. Apply 12 1161 MATSON, COX & CO.



880 ACRES GROWING CROPS 880. Messrs matson, cox & co. have received instructions from Mr P. Grant to submit to public competi tion, at Tattersall’s, West street, Ashbur ton, on SATURDAY, JANUARY 5, 1884, At 2 o’clock, 350 80 300 350 LOT 1, containing— Acres WHEAT, and Acres OATS, close to Ashbur ton Lot 2, Containing— Acres WHEAT, and Acres OATS, near Chertsey In lots to suit purchasers. The above crops give every promise of an abundant yield, and are well worthy the inspection of intending purchasers. For particulars, apply to MATSON, COX * CO., 12 JICO Ashburton, Stock Sales R 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 3rd THURS DAY in each month : January 3rd January 17 th February 7th February 21st March 6th March 20th April 3rd April 17 th May Ist May 15th June sth June 19th Matson Cox & Co. L. OXLEY, Hakaia Agent. Tenders. mENDERS are required for the I, ERECTION of a MORTUARY CHAPEL at the Cemetery. Plans and specifications may be seen at our office, where tenders are to be sent in not later than 4 p.m. on TUESDAY, Bth inst. C. E. FOOKS & S IN, 12 1139 Architects. W AKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. TEND-IRS are invited for the follow ng works ; No. 69 —Maintenance of Roads in No. 1 Ward ~ 70 —Maintenance of Roads in No. 2 Ward ~ 71 —Maintenance of Roads in No. 3 Ward. Specifications can be seen at the Board’s office, where Tenders, endorsed with num ber of contract, will be received till 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. sth, 1884. FOOKS & SON, 12 1110 District Surveyorj.



T7T OR 2500 4500 2500 2500 500 500 1000 1000 Stock PRIVATE SALE. Merino WETHERS, 2,4, and 0 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, Tailor, Etc, Gentlemen’s Own Material Perfect fit and newpst style guaranteed. CL 1 ANING and MENDING, etc , MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON, —The cheapest Tailor in the towT 12 1007



UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing works: TWO BRIDGES on Saunders’ Mill Race. Concrete abutments. Plana and specifications of same can be seen at (1) the Board's Office, Tinwald; (2) or at Messrs Friedlauders’, in .Ashburton. ‘ co ders jnust be left at Messrs Friedlandera’ store, before noon on SATURDAY next. CYRIL JEPHSON, 12 1176 District Road Surveyor. A. Sievers, WINE MERCHANT, 148, High Street, CHRISTCHURCH, Agent for SOLUR & CO., New Zealand Wine Manufacturers, Wakganui. ryiHESE 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; obtaipe^ FJRST PRIJSE MEDAL At the Christchurch Exhibition, 1882 ; At Ashbprtpn, 18Q1 j Apd have repeivpd from all Judges FIRST AWARD OF MERIT. 12 1099



Public Companies. VTRW ZRAIAND LOAN & MER CANTILK AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, Y3,0(;0,0C'.». 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. LNDERTAKES INDENTS of British, Continental, East Indian, and Ameri can goods, and Commissions in all branches of Mercantile Business. HOLDS PERIODICALS AUCTION SALESof Wool, Grain, Skins, Hides, Tallow, Live Stock, Land, etc, at its Salerooms, Warehouses and ihe Cen tral Markets. Special and Clearing t alcs als i c r n lucted. Supplies WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates. AGENTS iN CANTERBURY FuR— Bus ton Proctor and Co.’s celebrat ed Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to be the Best Machines in ported into Now 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. 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 Roses, Fuachia, Heath, Geranium, etc. A large assortment of Knick Knacks, ery useful in a household. N B.—Everything from an anchor to a ridiron, not forgetting a mouse-trap. A call respectfully invited ! ! 1 Stephen E". Poyntz, No. 3, Friedlanuers’ Buildings, T. Bullock.



MR THOMAS BULLOCK has the following TOWN .SECTIONS FOR SALE -711 Wakanui road and Wills street 746 Peter street 822 Cox street 818 Aitken street 842 Aitken an 1 Cass streets 311 Corner of Havelock etrset and Town Belt 860 Gray street 305 Burnett street 706 Wills street 732 Wdls street 858 Gray street 859 Gray street 240 William and Kermode streets 318 Havelock street 689 Cameron street 333 Moore street 336 Moore street 27 Dobson street 771 Three frontages on Cox street Wakanui road and East Town Belt 906 Corner of Gray and East streets 427 Tancred street 1059 Corner of Peter and Walker streets 1060 Peter street 49,58, 59, 64, Kermode stieet 872 Aitken street 873 Corner of William and Aitken streets 94 Wakanui road 95 Wakanui road 96 Wakanui road 112 Corner of West and Kermode streets, leasehold 75 (part of) East street, with build ings thereon 1011 Corner of Walker and Cox streets 1012,1013, Cox street 1010 Corner of Grigg and Peter streets, fronting the Grange 31,32 Mona Square, with buildings thereon, leasehold 230 Havelock street 781 Peter street 1009 Peter street 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 \N inter and Burnett 707, 709, Wills street, with build ings thereon Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. TIO BAKERS.—To let, at a low rental, the Central Bakery, together with shop and dwelling house. T. BULLOCK MONKY TO LEND.—Three special sums of £450, L2OO and £SO to lend on mortgage. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, Cheap, and on liberal terms, LOT 202, Alford Forest road, containing 1a 1r 25p. This land is close to the WoolUn Factory. 'J. 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 Lota 156 and 156, containing 40 acres 1 rood, having 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 oflers a yery favorable opportunity. Will be! sold either in onp lot or separately. Liberal terms of payment will be accepted. T, BULLOCK. rji 0 FARMERS. FOR SALE, MoCORMIOK Wire Binder. T. BULLOCK.



' BnsliSteas Notices. Drapery. J" BEG to infin m ;■ y cus < mors and the inh»bbants < f A>hluit n County that ) have DISPOSED OF MY BUSINESS DRAPER AND OUTFITTER, Cairied on by me for the past two years in Ashburton, to Messrs Orr & Co., Fur whom I solicit the continuance of ycur 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 fir.t-class arrticle in the several depart ments of Boots, Clothing, AN D 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, oompatable with fair legiti mate business. Orr and Co. GENERAL MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. IRONMONGERY. We have made special provision in our NEW STDRES For the display of EXTENSIVE STOCKS In this important department' ofj our business, comprising Goods Calcuhtbd 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 Dtums Co’za, Lard, Olive, and Castor Oils 4-6arb 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, aa WE IMPORT TEAS, SUGARS, TOBACCOS, Etc., In Large Quantities, And can supply in Bond if required. On* & Co., IMPORTERS AND GENERAL MERCHANTS, T Stbbet. 12_278



Business Notices. C £i u IST MAS AND NEW TEAR ANDREW* OBR IS NOW SHOWING A GRAND STOCK OF NEW GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS AND THE NEW YEAR. BARGAINS ! ! BARGAINS f! BARGAINS I Dress Goods, greatly reduced Blaek and Colored French Cashmeres ■J rimmed Hats and Bonnets in various Tt’ack and Colored Si’lcs Siays, L mbrtJias, : ’d ' • « V-y Frilling, Laces, and Oiu. KAIAPOI AND ENGLISH CLOTHING. Suita to Order from £4 , Fit Guaranteed. BOOTS In all Makes in Tnglish and Colonial. DRESSMAKING In Good Style, 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, TAN C RED STREET. A splendid Stock of New Teas and a General Grocery Stock. Families waited upon weekly. A 'O Ul A USTRALIAN MERCANTILE UNION INSURANCE COMPANY (LIMITED CAPITAL £250,000, Twenty Per Cent, of Profits Divided Annually among the Policy Holders LOWEST RATES OF PREMIUM. STACKS, BARNS, AND AGRICULTURAL RISKS GENERALLY, on most Favorable Terms. Special Notice. —As this Company has been the means of Reducing Sire Premiums, Insurers will best consult their own interests by heartily supporting it, and so prevent a return to the Old H; tes. Agents for Ashburton and District, ORR & CO. CANTERBURY BRANCH. m 4*o m m m Established 1859. Capital 1 1.000,003 U.VUMfTEO LIABILITY OF SHAREHOLDERS f|l H B PREMI ER COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENT— George Jameson. u fp H B WONDER O F THE W~* > KL 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 eradictating tick, scab or lice on sheep, goats or cattle. It is sufficient to say that One Shilling Packet of tha 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 farmer 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 othef pre paration is used, 'i he 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 animal*, 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 be used in a dry state for the destruction of rats and mice. A little sprinkled on a slice of bread and butter, or a piece of meat or cheese is sought after greedily by those verinfo, while the household pets such as cats and dogs will not touch 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 .nteroolonial 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 cac be obtained in parcels. 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 CORRt ATED IRON—The cheapest Building Iron ever introduced it is 40 per cent, below Galvanised Corrugated. To be had in 6,6, and 7 feet lengths. This now being extensively used for Stabling, Outbuildings, and Fencing, Thomas Crompton, vAMAGH AND MANCHESTER STREETS, Christchurch 9 447



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 tha reach of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State offers to every per son i— -1 to make his or her Will oi Codicil. 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 Trusts of a Will, having been appointed Executor or Trustee under the same. s.—Having acted as Trustee, Executor 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 bo obtained from ALEANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch; Or from a. 0. HAMERTON, Public Trustee Wellington, 12th May. 1882 Gazette in Bankruptcy. V, R. N Is a OTIOE— Thb Ashburton Guardian Gazette for all notice* under the Debtors and Creditors Acts.



Q ,)NTINUED 1 WO WEEKS LONGER Free Gifts 1 Free Gifts !! A PRESENT TO EVERY CUSTOMER, proportionate in value to money spent, in cluding Albums, Photo Frames, China Vauses, B; caches. Earrings, Lockets, Chains, Keepers, Alberts, and hundreds of useful and Handsome Goods. TH t S WAY GREAT REDUCTION in Prices. Christmas and New Year Gifts of every description. Heads of families most libe rally dealt with. Gome early and see for for yourselves. E. Sevan, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. Note the Address— Next Shop to Qonx’s Hotel 1217 J> ÜBL I 0 NOTICE 2,000 T “2f 2,000 at Thomas F. Farley’s. BOOK & STATIONERY DEPOT v Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. Libraries, Sunday Schools, ete>, receive from above (T.F.F.) greater discount tbar is obtainable either in Christchurch Dunedin. An inspection is solicited. Christmas cards in great variety,. books, religious and secular works. THOMAS fTfaRLET, DIRECT IMP O£T B P OF ' Books ird Statioh«by, ASHBURTON, KM*