REAPER AND BINDER TRIALS.

The Wood’s Machine.

A trial of W. A. Wood’s improved reaper and twine binder took place this morning in one of the borough reserves in Oamerou street. The crop, which belongs to Mr H Britton, was a particularly heavy one, and consisted of oats, ai d was in every way suitable for a satisfactory trial of the machine. Mr F. Ferriman, the local agent for the makers, was pre sent, and pointed out to those present the advantages which the machine possesses. So far as we were able to judge from a visit to the ground, the work turned out was in every way all that could be desired. In Victoria and Tasmania, during the trials that have tal en place there this season, the Wood’s machines have always competed, and have taken no less than eight first prizes, ranging in value from L4O downwards. The prin ciple claim which the Wood’s has for popularity consists of the lightness of draught when compared with other makers, and this of couiss is a great con sideration with the farmers. The sheaves were we!l tied, and were laid with great regularity, giving great satisfaction to the farmers present. We are also assured that there was at least 25 per cent, saved in the twine used. It may be mentioned also that a further improvement is effected in having a bundle carrying at tachment, which places the sheaves ready for the stocking pr cess. This in itself saves a lot of labor. Hornsby’s Machine. One of Hornsby and Son’s new twine binders was to-day at work on a portion of the Domain, which has been leased by Mr James Tasker for cropping. Mr Trolley, the representative of Mess”? Hornsby, was present, and superintended the opera tions, but as it is intended to commence the trial proper of the machine to-morrow we ate unable to speak fully of the quality of ■ the work done to-day. What, how-

Avar, was much admired by those present was the clean manner in which the cut portion of the paddock was done, and the highest encomiums were passed.

' Howard’s Machine.

There was an excellent attendance at a trial of the Howard's improved machine hqld to-day in a paddock belonging to Mr O.M. Jones, near the racecourse. _ The manner in which the machine, which is fitted with all the 1 test improvements, did its work was the theme of general admiration amongst those present, and certainly the laudatory remarks were well deserved. A quantity of green oats was cat, and not a single sheaf was missed nor was a straw left behind, so cleanly was the work got through. This reaper aqq /binder is beyond question one of the best labor raving apparatus from an agricultural point of view we have ever seen,and Messrs Matson, Cox and Go., the will no doubt find them greatly in demand during the coming harvest.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 1884.



Masonic. if, A SONIC SEBVIOB. SUNDAY, 13th JANUARY, -V AX 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 wi.l be delivered by Bro. the Rev J.<Hxu* 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 Lost. LOST, from Rakaia on Saturday, Deo 22nd, One big Draught Bay QJCLDING about 17$ hands, with white face and near hind leg. One Brown Draught HORSE, heavily built, with a short tail. The finder will be rewarded. Apply to p CLIFFORD, X g£ Sonth Rakaia.



pip Business Notices. r YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, TO DAVIS’S CHEAP FURNITURE AND RED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST street SOUTH, " ASHBURTON. fJVYERY article Sold at Chriatchurd -i Rrjcks and .urantoed boft o naterial and w crkmanahip. FUNERALS nHtITT.T & COMPLETELY FURNISHED A. Sievers, WINE MERCHANT, 148, High Street, CHRISTCHURCH, Agent for SQLEB & 00., f[9W Zealand Wine Manufacturers, Wanganui. IJIHEBE WINES were gent to the Mi bonne. Exhibition in 1881; when co: peting with those from all parts of t world they obtained , BIX PRIZES. , They also obtained ‘. , FIRST PRIZE MEDAL At tb«: Christchurch Exhibition, 18t '* It Ashburton, 1881 ; And here received from all Judges pj.snu’it'' ■" FIRST AWARD OF MERIT. i !■ ■ ' ! ■ t' -



Amusements. TO- IS LGHT. TO-NIGHT. Alexander Blondin (The people’s favorite) Opposite the Central Hotel, at 8 p.tn. GIUND CHANGE oF PROGRAMME. Ceme and see the Wheelbarrow Feat and the Wonderful Horse. Collection on the ground. 1 ODD FELLO W S’ ASHBURTON. Polk HALL, comedy company. FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY. MONDAY iND TUESDAY Urn AND 15th JAN UA BY. Polk The Celeb, ated Comedian Polk H/TR i ) OLK Polk Mr I OLK Polk Assist*! by hD charming Polk and talented wife. Polk Mas JULIA A. POLK Polk And unriv. lied Polk COMEDY COMPANY MONDAY, 14th— THE STRAiEGI TUESDAY. 15th- AN ARABIAN NIGHT. Prices of admission— -Reserved seats, 3sr 2nd seats, 2s ; back seats, Is. Carriages may be ordered for 10 £O. Manager for Mr Polk, 1 75 MR S. GENESE. I'oik Polk Polk Pol Polk Polk Polk Polk S T, ) Si* as OOD Y E A Electric Circus AND LONDON EQUESQDIRICULEM. 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 for Queensland and India. Positively the last opportunity of wit nessing this GREAT SHOY. A new programme arranged for a return per formance. Admission —Stalls, 4s; pit, 2s 6d; children, half price. This Great CIRCUS will show at Pakaia on SATURDAY, January 12th. ONE NIGHT ONLY. ROBERT LOWE I . . Sx. CLAIR JONES f Agent 3 53



Public Notices. WOMEN'S PRAfER UNION.— The WEEKLY MEETING will be held (for the current quarter) in the Wes leyan Church, Cameron street, on WED NESDAY Afternoon, at 3 o’clock. All are welcome. 1 77 ORGANS — Two second-hand Ameri can ORGANS for sale, cheap, 11 stops and 4 stops; also, 4 octave HAR MONIUM, L 5 10j. H. J. Weeks, Tan cred street. 1 78 TENDERS Wanted for Harvesting 90 acres .Wheat, 30 Oats, to be tied with twine. Tenders received until 15th inst. 1 76 J. A. MoLEAN. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Rev. Jambs Hill, will PREACH morning and evening in the above Church at the usual hours. Special collection will be taken for the .Assembly Expense Fund. 1 67 N o 0 E. Notice is hereby given that the Rev. R. Garbett will hold DIVINE SERVICE on SUNDAY, the 13th inst,, at Winder mere at 11 a.m., at Waterton at 3.15 p.m., and at Longbeach at 6.30 p.m. 1 68 J- WARD. ALL ACCOUNTS owing to the Estate of Leslie Theobald Washer, of the Spread Eagle Hotel, must be PAID at once to the undersigned, or legal proceed ings will be taken. B. HUGHES, 1 28 Trustee. G action to bathers. Persons BATHING in the Canterbury Mill Race without writ'en permission from the undersigned will be prosecuted. £• s B iSS;} too - Tnr ” r ' 1 69 M R WALTER SYKES, DENTAL SURGEON, may be CONSULTED at Mr



Cambridge’s, on TUESDAY and WED NESDAY, 15th and 16th instant. 174 | Atrial of the hornsby REAPER AND Twine Binder, Will bo held (weather permitting in the DOMAIN GROUNDS, ASHBURTON, ON SAIURDAY, 12xh JANUARY, Commencing at 9 a.m. GEO. JAMESON, 1 22 Agent, Ashburton. All debts due to the Estate of Bioos and Reid, and also all Debts due to Chaklbs Bain, Tinwald Store, must bp paid or arranged for .by the ipth January, 1884, or prompt legal proceed ings will be taken. JOSKPH CLARK, 12 1176 A shbnrtpn and Tinwald. gPECJAL NOTIP E. In ponsequence of CLOSING my Ash burton Branch, I havp to requpst 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 A SHBDRION COUNTY COUNCIL. MAINTENANCE OF WATER RACES. Notice is hereby given that occupiers will 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. MAINWABING, < 1 • ‘Clerk. ) Ashburton, Jpn- 7> 1884* ' 4*



Auctions. WIRE AND TWINE Binders. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR. T. BULLOCK (in conjunction with Messrs R. Wilkiu and Co.) has received instructions to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on SATURDAY, 12th JAN., 3 Osbourne Wire and Twine Binders, in thorough repair. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 1 70 Auctioneer. SAT U KDAY, 12th JA NU A 1: Y. SPEC AL IN TRY. MR T. BULLOCK ban received in structions from the Trustee in the Estnto of Mr A. McColl, to Sell by Pub lic Auction, at the Arcade, on the above da:e, "I Well-built Family CARRI GE, A- 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. Cyf\ Boxes, each 1601 b, BINDER £A3 WIKE, for Woods, Osborne, and Deering Machines TJ Boxes ditto for McCormick do.



Sale at I o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 1 65 A uctioneer. To Let and For Sale. Vv T E HAVE FOR SALE PRIY ATELY— -500 4-Tooth Merino WETH'PS, out of one of the beat flocks in the dls> trict 1,5002-Tooth Merino '.VETHEIiS, out of one of the best flocks in the dis trict 1 24 MATSON, COX & CO. 2,000 MERINO LAMBS. yy E HAVE FOR SALE 2nnn P™ lllo Merino Wether Lambs, jV/vlv out of a first-class flock Aleo, Several lines of Good QROSSBRED and MEPINO SHEEP. Apply 12 1161 MATSON, COX & CO. F OR SALE. Binder Twine AND BINDER WIRE, To suit any Machine, at lowest current rates. GEO. JAMESON, 1 7 Ashburton.



Public Companies. vt EW ZB \ LAND LOAN & MKR CJaNTILE AGENCY COMPANY (Ll >i ■: L ED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £210,000. Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Stations and Stock, and on growing clips of Wool. RECEIVES CONSIGNMENTS of Wool, Grain, Tallow, Leather, Hides, Skins, etc., for sale in New Zealand, Aus tralian, and London Markets. UNDERTAKES INDENTS of British, Continental, East Indian, and Ameri can goods, and Commissions in all branches of Mercantile Business. HOLDS PERIODICALS AUCTION SALESof Wool, Grain, Skins, Hides, Tallow, Live Stock, Land, etc, at its Salerooms, Warehouses and the Cen tral Markets. Special and Clearing Sales also conducted. Supplies WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates. AGENTS xN CANTERBURY FdR— Ruston Proctor and Co.’s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to bo the Best Machines imported into New Zealand. Felton and Guilleaume’s Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire. Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano. Further particulars on application at the Company’s Offices, Christchurch or Ash burton. „ JOHN COOKE, Manager, Christchurch. GEO. WILKIN, Agent, Ashburton. C. W. TURNER, Agent, X 0 Rakaia. S. E. Poyntz. OYELTY 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, 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 forgetting a mouse-trap. A call respectfully invited ! 1 ! Stephen 33. Poyntz, No. 3, FriedlanderV Buildings, T. Bullock-



MR THOMAS BULLOCK has the following TOWN SECTIONS FOR SxALE— -711 Wakanui road and Willa street 746 Peter street 822 Cox street 818 Aitken street 842 Aitken and Cass streets 311 Corner of Havelock stiaet 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 336 Moore street 27 Dobson street 771 Three frontages on Cox street Wakanui road and East Town Belt 905 Corner of G;ay and Bast streets 427 Tancred street 1059 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 1000 Peter street 751 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 825 Cox street, with two brick cot tages thereon 413 Moore street 34 u ji 643 Corner of t‘< inter and Burnett streets 707, 709, Wills street, with build ings thereon Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. FOR SALE, CHEAP—3 McCormick Wire Binders, and 1 Wood’s Twine Binder. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, Cheap, and on liberal terms, containing 1a 1r 25?, This land is close to the Woollen Factory. r . BULLOCK. OATS. OAT ■ F OR SALE, Cheap—A quantity of Feed Oats in lots to suit purchasers, T. BULLOCK. POR SALE CHEAP. TOWN SECTIONS, No. 97 and 100, MoMurdo street, Tjnwald- T. BULLOCK. MONEY! MONEY!! TiO LEND on approved freehold secu rity, £IOOO in one sum, or in two amounts of £SOO each. Apply to I 32 T. BULLOCK. Valuable suburban pro perty FOR SALE, being Lots 155 and 156, containing 40 acres I 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 oite for a 'reaider, ce near town, or as a safe investment, this otters’a very favorable opportunity. Will bh sold 'either in one lot of separately. Liberal terms of payment will be accepted 1 T. BULLOCK.



Stock |jlOR 2500 4500 2500 2500 500 500 1000 1000 PRIVATE SALE. Merino WETHERS, 2,4, and 6 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.



Tenders. required for Cutting, Stook- I ing and Stacking 300 acres of Wheat and Cats ; cats to be string tied. Tenders to be in before 17th inst. Apply to J. H. EAXNE, 1 57 Maronan, Hinds. WANTED TENDERS for Stocking 2,500 acres of Wheat and Oats } also, for Stacking on my farm, near Mitcham. Tenders will te received till 15th Jan , at the farm or at ray 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, Stocking. Carting and Stacking the same, at per acre, on the Coldstream run, about 8 miles from tbe Hinds Station. All in formation can be obtained from UOBT GILLiTNG, 39 Litchfield street, East, 1 30 Christchurch. ary e s t I n g. TENDERS for Reaping, Stocking and Stacking §3O acres Wheat at Highbank, adjoining Mr Wason’s, and four miles from Urral station, Methven railway, will be received up to Jan. 20, Specification at Mr Hardy’s store, Methvep. THOMAS DOWLING, 1 40 Hjghbftnk- Stock Sales A K A I A Stock Sales. The undersigned will hold regular SALES of all classes of STOCK, etc., etc., at South Bakaia, 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 June 19th April 3rd Matson Cox & Co. L ‘ L. 02£LEY, Rakaia Agent.



Matson, Cox, and Co. E H\YE FOR SALE CHEAP. '.VO LPACKS, full weights FENCING WIRE. Nos. 8 and 9, at less than coat LI F'• KS>, coloiii.il BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10» to L 55 TURNIP & RAPE SEI'DS, all descrip tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH & OTHER CLOVERS a ton MATSON, COX AND CO.



Business Notices. Drapery. J BEO to iiifuim => y cue cimra and the inhabitants if A>hluit n County that 1 have DISPOSED OF MY BUSINESS AS 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.



Eakaia. 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 ui soliciting a share of their patronage. MR L. OXLEY, EAKAIA, Has kindly consented to receive entries for the present, ' 8 413 MATSON, COX & CO. Jjl 0 R SALE, PRIVATELY— -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, Ooalgate, 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 Acres, 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 242 Acres, improved, Seafield 398 do .improved, part English grass, Ealing 308 Acres, splendid farm, Rangi tata Island 1030 Acres, good investment, Chert- Bey 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 i 225 Acres, RS. 33630, 33631, 33632, Ellesmere district i 43]Acres 1 rood 7 perches, R.S. 32115, Ashburton County 1 58 Acres 3 roods, R. S. 32114, Ash burton County 1 337 Acres, R.S. 28935, near Ealing railway station 1 338 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 Acres, 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 UCTIONSERS A VALUATORS, A LAND. STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RATES AND ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS WOO L. GRAIN, SEED AND GENERAL Ml RCHANTS. We have now on hand for sale— Woolpacks and Cornsacks Fencing Wire of all sizes, B rbed Plain Green and Yellow Tanored 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, &c. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. Wool Purchased IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES OK CONSIGNED TO THE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, OR THE HOME MARKET. LIBERAL Gash 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 I ON , TUESDAY, JANUARY I*th. AGENTS FOR . National Mortgage and Agency Co. i Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. i Robey’s Threshing M ichinee. u MATSON, OOX, £ JDO. ; WESTSTREET, Ashburton 70



to the above, we need scarcely assure the public that it will be our constant endeavor to supply a really imt-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 ns 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, computable with Tair legiti mate business. Orr and Go. GENERAL MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS, EAST STREET.



IRONMONGERY. We have made special provision in our NEW ST DUES For the display of EXTENSIVE STOCKS In this important department’ ofj our business, comprising -js»' Goods Calcdlvted 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 casq 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, Exo., In Large Quantities, And can supply In Bond if required. Orv & Co., IMPORTERS AND GENERAL MERCHANTS, t]Sxbebt. 12J278



Business notices. C "1 ii i S T M A S AND NEW T » I‘. ANDREW" ORE NOW RE OWING A GRAND STOCK op NEW GOODS FOR CF-IRiSTMAS AND THE NEW YEAR- ‘ ; BARGAINS ! BARGAINS ! ! BARGAINS ! I 'P.'acV arid Colored P"t« Seays, Umbrella'*, nrl Frilling, Laces, and •- y’ Dre<s Goods, greatly reduced Black and Colored French. Cabhmeres 'J rimmed Hats and Bonnets in various stvlfis KAIAPOI AND ENGLISH CLOTHING. Suits to Order from £4, Fit Guaranteed. BOOTS In all Makes in English 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. IN GROCERY ESTABLISHMENT BRICK BUILDINGS, TANCRED STREET; A splendid Stock of New Teas and a General Grocery Stock. Families waited upon weekly. vO (A iOv lil.WJli-TT MERCANTILE UNION INSURANCE COMPANY (LIMITED CAPITAL £250,000. ; 1 ’ Twenty Per Cent, of Profits Divided Annually among the Policy Holders. ~ i LOWEST RATES OF PREMIUM. STACKS, BARNS, AND AGRICULTURAL RISKS GENERALLY, on most ;o Favorable Terms, • t !. Special Notice. —As this Company has been the means of Reducing- Fky Premiums, Insurers will best consult their.own interests by heartily it, and so prevent a return to the Old Rates. r V" Agents for Ashburton and District, OR R & CO. CANTERBURY BRANCH. 5® m m Miftl-Milla m & Established 1859. Capital 1 1,000,000 lfr/U:,i/7£o UffBILITY OF SHE BEHOLDEN ' , QVHE PREMIER COLONIAL COMP A NY, FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LO.YEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENT— George Jameson. T he WONDER OF THE W) k l'Ox; 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 cat tie. 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 economial, as Well * ‘ as the simplest plan in the world for the cure and prevention of diseases Incident to; 1 farm stock. By its use the f trmer can secure the health of his stock at the rate o£ ; |d: ; per head per annum. , . - , In all large Sheep Districts in Australia, South America, and Africa, no. other pre-< i paration is used. The vermin destroyer is also invaluable for the purpose Of the Horticulturist; and it Is most extensively used by the Flower and Kitchen Gardene* ' in Europe, America, and the British possessions in all parts of the Globei Ohe; - packet dissolved in two buckets of water will serve for over half an acre of groond;aadTt' will effectually prevent blight and exclude all other garden pests. . i -sol As a Vermin Killer it is an unrivalled specific. Its use will speedily m|termin^fa T 3 all household pests, such as bugs, cockroaches, fleas on animals, moths in insects on birds of all kinds, from the canary to the poultry. For this purpose simp) «'■ and plain direc ions are given on every packet. The powder can also be f used ii a 0 dry state for the destruction of rats and mice. A little sprinkled on hAlice of brefcd-1 and butter, or a piece »f meat or cheese is sought after greedily by those Yetat&yG while the household pets such as cats and dogs will not toush it in any formy and; s«sM therefore perfectly safe. . . r ‘ T i The above marvellous discovery has gained for Herman Bros, and Op.,,Loudoo, 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. - , . i.. •• HERMAN BROS. & CO. beg to announce that they have appointed CHARLES NEATE, Chemist and Druggist, East street, their solsr Agent fof 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— BEAUMONT SQUARE, MILE END ROAD, LONDON. S 88 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 5 s now being extensively used for Stabling, Outbuildings, and Fencing: Thomas Crompton, vRMAGH AND MANCHESTER STREETS, ■ Christchurch !) 447



JJ- E W WORK. Copies of Mr Bowron's Book “ Cheese, Butter, and Bacon,” can be obtained a* this office. Price, 2s. The 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 o 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. 5. —-Saving aeted as Trustee, Executor pp Administrator, wishing to be relieved o> the burthen of Trustee hip or Adminis tration,the option of us .sg the State ma ©Winery, and gives an absolute guarantee against loss of funds by fraucU peculation, or dishonesty. Every information may be obtained Government Notice. R. frorp ALEANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch; Or from R. 0. HAMERTON, Public. Trustee Wellington, 12th May, 1832



0 3NTINUED TWO WEEKS LONGER J Free Gifts ! Free Gifts I! A PRESENT TO EVERY CUSTOMER, proportionate in value to money spent, in*-- eluding Albums, Photo Frames, Chin* ' : Vauses, Broaches, Earrings, Lockets, -* Chains, Keepers, Alberta, and. hahdxeds> n. of useful and Handsome Goods. THTS WAY-GREAT REDUCTION;*' in Prices. , ‘ Christmas and New Year Gifts of every. description. Heads of families moat libe- •; rally dealt with. Come early and see ior : for yourselves. .... . . ’ R. Bevan, t SAUNDERS’ B UIX DINOS.--. Note the Address— ..vo i .i,: .li Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel. 121? = > rp.O FARMERS AND POULTRY 11 JL BREEDERS. “OUR DOMESTIO BIRDS,”' : > BY ALFRKD 8&W«S1W, / May be had at . Thomas F. Farley’s, BOOKSELLER & STATIqNeR, 'S‘!\ founders' Buildings, Ashburton.' 1 his Book having only just arrived direct* from the publishers, orders ar» to be sent immediately to •eeure same,;to.;.' T. F. Farley, Ashburton. ; r. v ?nj} , A large stock of books and stationary a£io upon hand.' Prize books are hois la, »ad' ;i School Committees can be treated' with upon Unusually low termaby -■ i -.i.-,. itU THOMAS F, FARLEY* mi: si toc Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton, KMI