of which is deferred 'to a later session of the Conference. A special session of the Ministerial Conference was hold to con sider the unconditional offer of _Mr Buchanan aa a probationer for the Minis try, On the motion of the Secretary it was resolved that his offer be_ accepted, and that ho be appointed to a circuit. It was resolved that the full reading of stations be taken on Monday morning.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

[brutbr's trlkgrams—copyright.] Monetary and Commercial. London, Jan. 24. The total reserve in notes and bul lion in the Bank of England has ad vanced to L 12,700,000, being ar increase of L 600,000 during the week. The proportion of reserve to liabilities remains at 42 per cent The Bank rate of discount is unchanged at 3 per . cent, and the market rate at 2 % per cent Consols are New Zealand securities as follows: —Five per cent 10-40 Loan, 105 Four and a half per cent 1879-1904 Loan, 101^ ; Four per cent. Inscribed Stock, 1 00. The markets for colonial breadstuff's and tallow are unaltered. Australian hides are dull, and the market is without quotable change. The Tonquin War. ' Paris, Jan. 24. Despatches received from Admiral ‘ Courbet state that a reconnaissance of Bacninh has been made. A large number of the enemy is strongly posted in the neighborhood. Affairs in Egypt. Cairo, Jan. 24. Gordon Pasha is now in this city, and has had a lengthened conference with Sir Evelyn Baring regarding the state of Soudan. Relying upon his knowledge of the districts in rebellion and his ac . quaintance with the Arab tribes, Gbr ' don. Pasha decided to make the journey ‘ to Khartoum without an escort. Incorrect. .... London, Jan. 24. The rumor that Lord Augustus Loftus will succeed the Marquis of Normanby as Governor of Victoria is , incorrect t ‘ The Burning Question. —__ ... ____London, Jan. 25. . The Times thisTxiori»i*tg_pubaish£d. .the text of the Annexadion and Feder adon Bill. ' [Received Jan. 36, 11.20 p.m.] The Europeans in China t - Hong Kong, Jan. 25. ..News is to hand frem Hoihou,' a coast town on the Lieu Cheil Peninsu (Chinese have assumed an anti-foreign attitude. The houses of several European residents have been attacked and pillaged, and the Inmates have taken refuge at the Consulates. ‘'The Chinese officials are taking ste'ps / ;to suppress the outbreak, and it is ex " ‘ pected that order will soon be restored.

AUSTALIAN.

[rkctkb’e telegrams—copyright.] A Validating Bill. • Sydney, Yesterday; , - Government have introduced a Bill . io the Legislative Assembly for validat ing the seats of the: Hon G. H. Reid, Minister of Public Instruction, Mr F. B. i Sutton, ex-Minister, Hon H. E. Cohen, Minister of Justice, and others, - which were declared to be vacant by the Committee of Elections and Quali fications, on account of informality in regard to the' proclamation of their elec tions. Cricket. A nickel match was commenced here> to-day between the Australian team about to proceed to England and 15 of New South Wales. The latter went in first, and when stumps were drawn for the day, had scored 275 for the loss of six- wickets; Moses, not out, 137. The weather was fine during the day, and the wicket lively. The Markets. New Zealand wheat per bushel, 3s 6d; ditto oats,. 3s id; maize, 4s 4d. Sugar Company’s No. 1 pieces, per ton, L 34. . Adelaide, Yesterday. Wheat remains at 4s; market quiet and quotations nominal. Flour, town brands, Lio ; country dd, L 9 to 1,9 r as 6d.

Death of Mr Francis. : Meibodbne, Yesterday.

Mr Francis; formerly Chief Secre ' tary of Victoria, who has been seri ously ill for some time past, died to day, aged 65. [Received Jan. 26, 11.20 p.m.] The Election Validating Bill. Sydney, To-day. The Ministers’ Election Validating Bill was read a second time in the Legislative Assembly yesterday.

TELEGRAMS.

[PEB PBEHS ASSOCIATION.] Body Pound. * Auckland, To-day, TLe bedy found at Manukau is not yet identified. The paper in deceased’s pocket says, “lam troubled about my? self and almost mad witbdelirium. ” Charge of fiape. Feuding, To-day. A Maori namegpßatima Pehou was charged tibia morning with assaulting and ravishing a native woman named Ana Fura Hoeta. The case was remanded. * Methodist Union. ( Wkllington, To-day. The subject of Methodist Union occu pied the attention of the Wesleyan Con ference during last night. The debate lasted four h ours and was of a most spirited character. Resolutions in favor of union were moved by the Rev Mr Bavin. The ~*lirßt resolution was that the Union Com- I-, mittee’s report be received and the second , expressing thankfulness that there was so I-large a proportion at the quarterly meet- V.inlg. These wore carried unanimously. * i;Qn the third resolution, which com *. Emitted the Conference to accept the gene ral principles of the proposed union basis a long debate took place. The Rev J. Berry moved an amendment “That while union is desirable the proposal for 7 ' the present union is premature. ” Seven teen ministers and eleven laymen ad dressed the conference. Shortly before ' midnight the question was put and lost. There being no further amendments the - original motion was put and carried, amid .. loud cheers, by 38 to 9. ■; ./ ... Pire. ■ I M L .: A house belonging to Mr Wm. James I lUilder, at Petone, was destroyed by fire last. night- The origin is unknown. The hiding wae. insured in the Royal Office fpr Ll5O, and the furniture in the same for LIOO. A small portion of the IfrraUure was saved.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 1884.



,/flop, fitters gives'good digestion, active V good circulation and buoyant spirits. I larget.—{Advt.J out by,** Rough on Rats.” d. fejGencrai Agents, Sydsey



Business Notices. LIBR4RI. U'he Committee are prepared to LET the Upper Boom of the Library Building for Meetings, Lectures, etc., at a moderate rental. Terms, etc., can be obtained from the Hon. Secretary, Mr W. H. Zouob, or S. E. POYNTZ, 12 1143 v Librarian. gLAUGHTERING LICENSE. 1 hereby give notice that I intend to apply for a Slaughtering LICENSE for large and small cattle, for B. S. 15638, at the County Council meeting in February next. FRANK M. FOSTER. Winslow, January 3, 1884. 1 8 gLAUGHTERING LICENSE, I hereby give notice that I intend to apply for a Slaughtering License for large and small cattle for R.S. 5806, at the County Council meeting Ist February, 1884. J. A. McLEAN. Ashburton. 1 39 ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the .'ate of 5 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6 per cent, per annum for three mouths, and 7 per cent, per annum if fixed'tor b months or ove . j ward, Manager. Office Arcade Chain be* , Burnett street. nl . W. C. Page BEGS to announce to the public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has comaibnoed business as GROCER, &c., IN EAST STREET, near S, Hardley’s. W. C. Page having purchased bis 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 benefit derivable therefrom. 1 174 PATTERN DEPOT. MRS HODGE, DRESSMAKER, Begs to intimate tc 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. Mrs 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. Ladies’ Dresses and Underclothing made at the shortest notice. Registry office for Female Servants. 1 173 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 3rd THURS DAY in each month : February 7th April 17th February 21st May Ist March 6th May 15th March 20th June sth April 3rd June 19 th THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED. 0. W. TURNER, Agent. Matson Cox & Co. ' L. Rakaia Agent.



Public Notices. I, V SHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. A This School will Re-open on FRIDAY, I- Ist Feb. next, at 9.30 a. m. For further particulars apply to the Head Master, or to 11 F, MAIN WARING, n i Secretary. 0 mHE late Photographic Premises of C. B |_ Laweence, High street, Christ ~ church, having been destroyed by the late fire, compelled him to close his Studio in r 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. Laweence. B Jan., 1884. 1 176 3 TTPPER ASHBURTON ROAD 1 |J BOARD. Public notice is hereby given that all RATES unpaid by January 31, 1884, will , bo sued for without respect of persons. CYRIL JEPHSON, Collector, i 1 114 Box 37, P. 0., Ashburton. jQOG REGISTRATION, 1884. COLLARS can be obtained from the Registrar as follows At Methven Stock Sale, Jan. 31st and Feb. 28th ; Rakaia Stock Sale, Feb. 7th and 21st; Tinwsld and Ashburton Sales, alternate Tuesdays; Ashburton town, on Saturdays; other outlying districts will be visited during February and March. J. C. Bell, Regis trar; office: Baker’s Buildings, Ashburton. 1 178 ATERTON HOTEL. Me Magee wishes to give notice to the public at large, that through the kindness I of the Licensing Committee of Ashburton, ! he has RE-OPEN ED the Water ton Hotel, and that any travellers that wish to take an excursion to the Longbeach Estate, i will find the best Accommodation at the Watorton Hotel. He keeps nothing but liquors of the very best brand, and also ' the noted Ales of Ward and Co. Good Stabling for horses. t 1 159 JAMES MAGER. \ BROTHERS’ ESTATE, 8 PROOFS of DEBTS, with detailed ac counts, must be lodged with us at the offices of Messrs Matson, Cox and Co., Ashburton, not later than SATURDAY, ] February 2, at 12 o’clock, otherwise they will not be recognised. Dividend pay- - able on Monday following. Detailed ac counts must be lodged of proofs already sent in. D, THOMAS, 1 , 1 151 J. LAMBIE, ; lruatees jyyOUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. ■ A PUBLIC MEETING of the Rate payers ef the above district will be held at the Road Board office, Methven, on FRIDAY, Feb. Bth, at noon, for the pur- £ pose of determining whether those Roads I shall be closed, which the Road Board c have notified their intention of closing by C public advertisements and notices in ac cordance with section No. 94 of the 4 Public Works Act, 1882. JULIAN JACKSON, 1 156 Chairman. T mHE NEW ZEALAND LOAN X and MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY, Limited. Our METHVEN AGENCY will from this date be under the control of Me C. W. Tuknee, our Rakaia Agent, who will shortly announce his arrangements for periodical visits. JOHN COOKE ; Manager. 1 al G cc fr al la B



Ecclesiastic! Baptist ( Oddfellows’ E SERVICES will be h fellows’ Hall TO-MORR( Morning, 11 o’clock ; 1 Rev G. Gilmore, from Preach at both services, the evening will be specia Sankey's Hymns will be SHBURTON AG PASTORAL ASSOI A COMMITTEE ME] held at the Arcade Chamb DAY next, 31st ins'ant, consider the'advisability oi and Ewe Fair, AutumnrSh EAKAIA & ASHBUR AIL WAY COM PASH Notice ia hereby given t tention of the Directors and Ashburton Forks Rai (Limited) that a rate of Ot Fivepence in the £ on all 1 of the Rakaia and As' Railway District ; One Threepence and One-nintl the £on all Land in Claa Railway District; Eleven] third of a Penny in the £ Glass 3 of the said Railwa Sevenpence and Five-ninth the £on all Land in Glass Railway District, be made commencing on the Ist da; ana ending on the 31st 1 Meetings AND GEORGE J 1 170 Railway Noti



Christchurch, Jan. 12th, 1684. 196 COUNTY CODNO IL 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. MAINWARIN6, Clerk. Ashburton, Jan. 7, 1884. 1 41 BOROUGH COUNCIL. NOTIFICATION OF VALUATION LIST. Take notice the Valuation List for the Borough of Ashburton for the year 1884 is now Open for Inspection at the Borough Council office, Burnett street, Ashburton. All objections thereto must be left at the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Ashbur ton, on or before the 15th day of Feb ruary, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy of every such objection must be left at the Town Clerk’s office not later than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk, Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 15th January, 1884- 1 108 TUESDAY, 29th JAN. 'PUBLIC TRIAL OF THE JOHNSTON Twine Binder will be held op a very Heavy Crop of Oats, situated on the NORTH TOWN BELT, between Mr Hodder’s late residence and Messrs Friedlanders’ brick works. Being close to the County Saleyards there should be a large attendance. Commence at 11 a.m. ALFRED HARRISON, 1 176 Ashburton Agent, jg I N D E R TRIAL. A PUBLIC TRIAL OF REID & GRAY’S NEW ZEALAND T WINE Keaper and Binder will be held in MR ROSE’S PADDOCK, Wakanui road, ON MONDAY, 28th INSTANT, (Weathey permitting). Work will commence at 11 a.m. Partners respectfully invited.



Auctions. COUNTY SALEYARD3. TUESDAY, 29ih. SPECIAL ENTRY. A LARGE Line of good PIGS will be offered by R. WILKIN & CO. 1 169 FRIELLAND HR BROS, FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. SATURDAY, 2nd FEB. Splendid -Farm With Growing Crops Thereon. Messrs matson, cox & co. have received instructions from the Mortgagor to Sell by Public Auction at TATTERSALLS’, WEST STREET, Ashburton, at 12 o’clock, All that good piece of LAND, contain 1 ! ing 140 acres (more or less), known as Mr John Leahey’s Farm, [situ ated in the Ashburton Forks, to gether with the growing crops there on, which promise an abundant yield. Sale at 12 o’clock. Terms at sale. WITHOUT RESERVE. 1 179 MATSON, COX & CO.



Tenders. rjIENDERS 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. rjl 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, 11 113 District Road Surveyor. fJIO BRICKMAKERS AND OTHERS. LEASE 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 10ft 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.



Matson; Cox, and Co. have for sale cheap. WOOLPACKS, full weights FENCING WIRE, Nos. 8 and 9, at less than cost LI >&'<■' ED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10« 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 OF STOCK There, and we have every confidence in soliciting a share of their patronage. MR L. OXLEY, RAKAIA, Has kindly consented to receive entries for the present. 8 413 F 0 MATSON, COX & CO. R S A L E, 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, Ooalgate, free hold 1872 Acres, improved, Longbeach, free-! hold 287 Acres, improved, LongbeachS 370 Acres improved, Longbeach 200 Acres, improved, Longbeach 449 Acres, splendid farm, Wakanui 2200 Acres, improved, Mataura 2424 A cres, improved, Alford Forest 2120 Acres, improved, Mount Hutt 664 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, Rangi-



tata Island 1030 Acres, good Investment, Chert aey 30,000 Leasehold, 4000 freehold, 4,000 sheep, Chatham Islands 1090 Acres, improved, Ealing 1600 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 43|Acrea 1 rood 7 perches, R.S. 32115, Ashburton County 58 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, 23685, improved, Seafield 430 Acres, R.S. 27884, 27885, near Winslow 337 Acres 2 roods, R.S. 27883, 27882, near Winslow 500 Acros, R. S. 31469, Mount Somers 300 Acres, R.S, 27985, near Sherwood, Chersey 184 Acres first-class land, Wakanui Also a largo number of town sections in Ashburton, Rakaia, Methven, etc. 8 423 MATSON, COX & CO. Matson. Cox & Co. A UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RATES AND ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS WOOL, GRAIN, SEED AND GENERAL MF RCHANTS. We havenow 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. Clover Seeds of all descriptions • Cocksfoot Rye-grass Tea in boxes and half-chests Bran, Oats, Chaff, &o. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, <fec. Wool Purchased IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES OB CONSIGNED TO THE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, OB THE HOME MARKET. LIBERAL Cash Advances MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS. Weekly Sales OF HORSES, COWS, PIGS AND ALL FINDS 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 ASHBURTON YARDS ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 2Qt«. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co, fjeapra Wood, Sinclair and Go, Rpbey’a Threshing Machines. MATSON, OOX, '& iCO. WEST STREET, , Ashbubion 70



For Sale. WE HAVE FOR SALE PRIVATELY— -500 4-Tooth Merino WBTHSRS, 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 1 24 MATSON, COX & CO. •yy E 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 & 00. O R SALE. Binder Twine AND BINDER WIRE, To suit any Machine, at lowest current rates. GEO, JAMESON, 1 7 Ashburton. Stock TjlOK 2500 7000 2500 50 28 PRIVATE SALE. Merino WETHERS, 2,4, and 6-tooth, and full mouthed Merino EWES Merino WETHERS Southdown RAM LAMBS Southdown RAMS, 4-tooth We refer intending purchasers to Messrs Newton and Sons’ report of sale of South down Wethers of the 21st Deo.; 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. Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. B-. OTIOB—The Ashbukeon Guardian is a Gazette fo.r all notices under the Debtors and Groditors Acts.



t Business Notice. Orr & Go’s CLEARING SALE NBWLY IMPORTED SUMMER Drapery <& Clothing Boots & Shoes, NOW ON. All who wish to procure STARTLING VALUE FOB READY MONEY should VISIT ORR AND GO’S during the CHEAP SALE,



Ngggfc J. a. Persson C ABINETM A KER, UPHOLSTERER & UNDERTAKER, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and surrounding districts that he HAS REMOVED from his Old Premises to MORE COMMODIOUS ONES Situated in Wakandi 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. Shopfitter, etc. Agent for Walter Gee’s Venetian Blinds J. B. Mansfield, Monumental Mason. 1423 An inspection invited. jyj"RF. G. THOMAS, Surgeon-Dentist will visit Ashburton on WEDENSDAY, 30th January, and may be consulted at Quill's Hotel. 1 149 I A M BUYER or Bright Milling Oats ALBERT ROBERTS, 1 87 West street, Ashburton.



Business Notices. ANDEBW OEE ILL HOLD HI S G RE AT ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE OF • - Drapery, Clothing, and Boots, COMMENCING ON FRIDAY ißth INST. m~ EVERY LINE GREATLY REDUCED REDUCTIONS MARKED IN RED. Note the address— NEXT UNI N BANK. SEE HANDBILLS FOR PRICES. vO ui MERCANTILE UNION INSU RANGE COMPANY.(LIMITBD CAPITAL £250,000. Twenty Per Cent, of Profits Divided Annually among the Policy Holders. 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 Firs Premiums, Insurers will best consult their own interests by heartily supporting it, and so prevent a return to the 01d_ Rates. Agents for Ashburton and District, ORR & CO. CANTERBURY BRANCH. ■JfrvjM Established 1859. Capital 1 1,000,000 01.‘um/ted Liability of SHRftEHOLD£Ps rjlHB PREMIER COLONIAL OOMP AN Y. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENT— George Jameson. 24 T HE WONDER OF THE W IRL 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 to say that One Shilling Packet of the Powder dissolved in two buckets of water will wash Eighteen Sheep. This admits the most economist, as well as the simplest plan in the world for the cure and prevention of diseases incident to farm stock. By its use the f irmer can secure the health of his stock at the rate of |d per head per annum. In all large Sheep Districts in Australia, South America, and Africa, no other pre paration is used. 'i be 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 end will effectually prevent blight and exclude all other garden pests. ~ As a Vermin Killer it is an unrivalled specific. Its use will speedily exterixunate all household pests, such as bugs, cockroaches, fleas on animals, moths in fum, and insects on birds of all kinds, from the canary to the poultry. For this purpose simpl; and plain direclions are given on every packet. The powder can also be used in a dry state for the destruction of rata 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 vermin, while the household pets such as cats and dogs will not touch it in any form, and ara therefore perfectly safe. The above marvellous discovery has gained^for Herman Bros, and Go., London, the silver medal at the .nteroolonial Exhibition at Melbourne, 1866, besides numerous testimonials from Government official and all the eKfe of the medical faculty in Europe. HERMAN BROS. & CO. beg to announce that they have appointed CHARLES NEATE, Chemist and Druggist, East street, their sola 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 redaction allowed to the trade. Manufactory—BEAUMONT SQUARE, MILE END ROAD, LONDON. 8 28 Crown Iron Works, CHRISTCHURCH. PAINTED OORRI ATED IRON—The cheapest Building Iron ever introduced it is 40 per cent, below Galvanised Corrugated. To had in 6,6, -and 7 feet lengths. *b now being extensively used lor Stabling, Outbuildings, and Fencing. This Thomas Crompton, ARMAGH AND MANCHESTER STREET S," Cbeistohubch 9 447



PERIODICAL VOLUMES FOR 188 ■ In Great Variety. NEW BOOKS. Amateur Work, 8s 6d j Universal In structor, 8s 6d ; Illustrated History of tha : World, Vol. I, 8s 6d ; Hume’s History of England, 3 Vols., 21s ; Beeton’s House hold Management, 8s 6d; Haydn's Die tionary of Dates, New edition, 1881, 20s. CHEAP STATIONERY. Good c cuu laid Envelopes, 6s per 1,000 ■ Thic . cream laid Note Paper, 5s perteam ■ Very superior Foolscap, Is per quire Bankers’ very best Envelopes, Is 3d per v packet All other Stationery and Books equally as cheap.' R. Sevan, -.i LAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. I Note the Address— Next Shop to Qom/s Hotel. 1217 T O FARMERS AND BREEDERS. POULTRtI ‘ * OUR DOMESTIC BIRDS,” BY ALFRKD SAUNDERS, May be had at Thomas F. Farley’s,: BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, . ” Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton, This Book having only just arrived from the publishers, orders are rtypes to be sent immediately to aeeure same, to T. F. Farley, Ashburton. A large stock of books and stationery also upon hand. Prize books are now in, and School Committees can be treated'with upon unusually low terms by . THOMAS F. FARLEY, Saunders’ Buildings, AshbuHon, IWI