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[rBOTKR’B TRLKOK4MS—OOPYHTOfIT. I Monetary and Commercial. London, May 27. Consols have advanced i per cent., and are now quoted at par. New Zea land securities are steady at previous quotations. The market rate of inte rest has been reduced and is now below Bank rate. Colonial Bread stuffs—Adelaide wheat, ex store, 36s ; New Zealand wheat, ex store, 30s to 365; Adelaide flour, ex store, 27s ; tallow—Australian fair average quality beef, 30s; mutton, 325. The Brennan Torpedo. London, May 28. It is announced that the Admiralty has definitely adopted the Brennan torpedo, which is the invention of an Australian engineer. Important Conference. An important Conference was held at the Admiralty yesterday between the Agents-General and Admiral Sir Cooper Key, Senior Naval Lord, on the sub ject of Colonial defences. (Received May 29, 1.15 p.m.) A Reduction. London, May 28. The Directors of the Bank of Eng land to-day resolved to reduce the Bank rate from per cent, to 2 per cent.

A New Zealand Loan. Tenders are invited on behalf of the New Zealand Government for a loan of Li,500,000, 4 P er minimum, fixed on Tenders close on 4*“ June. Result of Colonial Defence Conference. It has transpired that the Conference which was held on Wednesday between the Colonial Agents-General and Senior Naval Lord of the Admiralty was merely to ascertain how many torpedoes would be required for the defence scheme in each colony.

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[PUB FRMajjiWIOOIATIOS.I Appeal Court. , Wellington, To day. The Appetl Court sat this morning and delivered judgment in the case Queen v Buchley (Christchurch). The conviction was affirmed. In the first cose Regina v W. Waring Taylor, the conviction was quashed ; in the second case the convic tion was upheld and Taylor will be brought up for sentence at the next criminal session of the Supreme Court. At the Appeal Court in the case Na tional Bank v Mee (Timaru), the Court granted a rule absolute for a uew trial, round Dead. A passenger by the Foxton coach, who got m at Foxton yesterday, was found dead last night when the coach arrived in town. From papers found it is surmised that the deceased is JohnlWilding, who had been engaged as overseer on the Wel lington-Manawatn railway. He has a daughter who is schoolmistress in Marton, And it ia believed that he has friends in Oamaru* Wilding was on his way to the Wellington Hospital.

Overdue. m , Gisborne, To-day. Anxiety la felt here for the safety of the barque Loohnagar, which left here 142 days ago for London, I*den with wool. Nothing has been heard of her since her departure. Only one passenger, Mr Ralph Arthur. A Deplorable Case. Dunedin, To-day.

. At the City Polio* Court to-day Sydney Knight was sentenced to two months hard labor for assaulting a Chinese The evidence disclosed a shocking state of immorality, the prisoner obliging his wife to live with the Chinese. He is well connected in England, and to be a remittance man. His children appeared in Court yesterday charged with theft.

Death. . . Andrew Dalziel, one of the original Otago settlers, died yesterday, aged 80.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, MAY 29, 1885



His Excellency the Governor has in formed the Board of Governors of Canter bury College that under present ments he cannot interfere in regard to the difficulty wbish has arisen between the Board and the University Senate shoot the introduction of certain plays of Terence into the pass Latin course. “ The minister sent me here to see at ye foo ye shot the crow on the Sabbath day, Peter,” said an elder to a crofter who had knocked over a crow at work among his potatoes one Sabbath morning. “Wool, Tammus, ’twas jist ’cause I thought that the beastie maybe wadna sit till 1 got a shance at it on Monday. The elder retired laughing, if not satisfied. We know Hop Bitters are above and beyond alias a nutritious tonic and curative. Gen uine made by American Co, Read thoroughly Don’t Die in the House. “Romigh on Rats ” clears out rats, mice, beetles, roaches, bed-bugs, flies, ants, insects, moles, jack rabbits, gophers. The N.Z, Drug Co., General Agents. 1 Skinny Men.—" Wells’ Health Renewer restores health and vigor, cures dyspepsia, im potence, debility. The N.Z. Drug Co. General Agents, 1



Tenders. __ MR DIGBY’S tender for Ploughing’has been accepted. 5 855 T. QUILL. TENDERS are invited for Building a Presbyterian Church at Mayfield. Plans and specification can be seen on application to the undersigned, to whom tenders are to be sent on or before Thurs day, June 4, at 6 p m. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. 5 829 R. BIRD. Stock Sales. Bakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to our clients that for the future the SALES of STOCK IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Rakaia the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER GANTILE AGENCY COMPANY 7 1606 MATSON. COX & CO. To Let and For Sale. TTIOR SALE,-FINE SALT, COARSE Jj SALT and ROOK SALT, in large or small quantities. GEORGE JAMESON, 5 850 Ashburton. 171 OR SALE OR TO LET, —Cflmfort ' able DWELLING-HOUSE, con taining 6 rooms and scullery, with out buildings and well cultivated garden and fruit trees of choice value, situate ou Trevor's road. For full particulars, ap ply to J. WARD & SON, Arcade Chambers. Also For Sale—A Smith ORGAN, 9 stops, knee swell, and grand organ ; quite new. 4 546 ! Auctions. UNDER DISTRAINT 10R RENT. TO-MORROW, SATURDAY, MAY 30. 1 Washing and Mangling Machine, new 1 Tailor’s '■'awing Machine 1 Suit Clothes, quite now and good. LPRED HARRISON, Auctioneer. 5 848 UNDER DISTRAINT FOR RENT. <i A LFRED HARRISON has received instructions to sell TO-MORR W, Saturday, at 12 o’clock, the undermen. ■ bioned goods, 3 cases, each 2 doz bottles, Tart Fruits 1 ~ ullage ditto 2 ~ each 2 doz, tinned Table Fruits t 1 ~ ullage ditto 1 ~ Ling Fish 1 ~ Anchovy Paste A. HARRISON, > 857 Auctioneer. IMPORTANT TO LADIES. a SALE OF AN 6 Outfitter’s Stock. Absolutely to the Highest Bidder. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 12 o’clock. 4 LFRED HARRISON has received /\ instructions to Sell by Public Auction at his Rooms on the above date, he Entire Stock of an Outfitter, fresh as mported, comprising, Velveteen, Merinos, Lustres Homespuns, Wool Plaids Calico (twilled and plain) Toilet Covers Honeycomb Counterpanes Ladies’ and Children’s Underclothing and Hosiery Ulsters, Ribbons, Lace Ladies’ Satin Vests Knitting Wools (all colors) Lawn, Muslin, Linen Stays, Corsets, Busks, Collars, Ties Trimmings, Gloves, Braid, Ornaments Embroidery, Frilling Men’s Shirts, Drawers, Singlets, Socks Boys’ Suits, etc., etc., etc. On View Day before Sale. WIT H{o UT RESERVE. ALFRED HARRISON, 5 849 Auctioneer. ] w I 5 r c 4 6 b a 5 f 1 t SATURDAY, MAY 30. , UNDER BILL OF SALE. ' MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc- I tions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on May 30, . 3 Draught Horses _ 1 Louble-farrow Plough, by Reid and Gray 1 Reaper and Binder ' Harness, etc., etc. j No reserve. Sale at 1 o’clock. 5 841 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. CLEARING SALE OF FURNITURE, Horses, Buggy, &c., ON SATURDAY, MAY 30, 1885. Messrs matson, cox & 00. have received instructions from Ij. n;. Corsbie. Eaq. , to Sell the whole of hia Furniture and Effects, by Public Auc tion, at Allen's Auction Room (removed for convenience of sale), on Saturday, May 30, 1885, at 10 3D o’clock, PIANO (by Collard and Collard), Can terbury whatnot, centre, 100 and backgammon tables, lady’s chair, 3 ditto Queen Anne’s pattern, sofa, Brussels carpet, engravings, Japa nese ware, fenders and fireirons, vases, ornaments, dining table for 18, bookcase, letterpress, hearth rugs, chairs, mats, table cloths, books, brackets, gasagene, bed steads, spring mattresses, hair ditto, flock ditto, chests drawers, wash stands and ware, looking glasses, commode, carpets, palliasses, filler, electro-plated spoons and forks, cutlery, hip bath, cruckery, kitchen utensils, and a lot of other sundries Also, Grey Mare, by Wanderer, in foal to Ingomar Grey Mare (Arab), broken to saddle Boy’s Pony, very handsome Grey Mare, broken to harness and saddle Brown Mare, saddle and harness Brood Mare, in foal to Dundee Bide Saddle English S. Hunting Saddle Breaking Tackle Harness, Double Buggy, Fancy Fowls Etc, Etc., Etc. 1 Sale at 10.30 o’clock sharp. 3 No reserve. 6 6 835 MATSON, COX & CO.



Hop Bitters. Bead it all. IT MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE. AMERICAN 00.’S HOP BITTERS ABE The Pubbst and Best Medicine Ever Made. They are compounded from j Hops, Buchu, Mandrake, and , Dandelion. i The oldest, best, most renowned, and valuable medicines in the world, and in addition contain all the best and most effective curative properties of all other bitters, being the greatest liver regulator, blood purifier and life and health restoring agent on earth. They give New Life and Vigor to the Aged and Infirm. To clergymen, lawyers, literary men, laborers, ladies, and all those whose sedentary employments cause irregularities of the blood, stomach, bowels or kidneys, or who require an appetizer, toni', and ynild stimulant, these Bitters are invalu able, being highly curative, tonic, and stimulating, without intoxicating. No matter what your feelings or symp tons are, or what the disease or ailment is use American Co’s Hop Bitters. Dsn t wait until vou are sick, but if you only feel bad or miserable, use the Ritters at once. It may save your life. Hundreds have been saved by so doing, at a trifling cost Ask you Druggist or Physician. Do not suffer yourself or let youi friends suffer, but use and urge them to use the American Co’s Hop Bitters. Ha member, these Hop Bitters are no vile, drugged, drunken nostrum, but the purest and best medicine ever made, and no person or family should be without it. SEE THAT THE NAME DR SOULE IS BLOWN IN EVERY BOTTLE—NONE OTHER OENUINE. *



Meetings- I A i Lodge so m 1811, e.c. The Regular MONT HI will be held in the THIS (FRIDAY) May 29th. Business m All members particular!; attend. The labors 'of th commence at 7.30 precis brethren will bo acorc welcome. By command of the W.I E. DIB mEMPERANCE DEMO X THE REV F. W. (Of Christchurch) wiii Lectur ON “THE PATHOS aND THE TEMPER A NO] AS EXEMPLIFIED T. BOOTii.’’ ON FRIDAY, MAY IN THE TOWN HA At 7.30 p.m. Admission free. A limr reserved seats, Is each, tid may be obtained at H. M, • Collection to defray exp* Sankey’s Hymns will b Committee meeting at ( evening at Town Hall. Prayer meeting at Tov pirn, to 1 30 p.m. on Frid; OATHOLIO 0 MASS will be held at Sunday next at 11 o’cloc it 6.30 in Ashburton. > 854 FATHER CHA STAR OF 590 |VOYAL ORANGE LOI The Regular Monthly u he above will be held in tin lall, on THURSDAY, J .30 p.m., when the A.P. P onferred. By order of the W.M. J. G. HODGI SH BURTON OOl I RS] The Second MEETING he above Club will be held ay, June 3, on the Lagmh Events—Puppy Stakes, . each ; All-aged guineas each—bo to all-comers am limited number ol Judge—Mr R. P. Bill. Nomnations close at 9 p.n tthe Somerset Hotel. F. L. K. 1 824 I. O. O. F ASHBURTO The Annual Anniversary ill be held in the Oddfe /ills street, on Friday eveni Tickets, 2s 6d each. R. MINN] 816 Public Notice. 110 SHEEP OWNERS in district. —Dipping dom jargea. H. STR 582 GRAND D I 'he Grandest Display of 3 i THIS EVENI iG at i ever been shown in Ashbi nd see it—no charge. 858 JAMES PROPERTY ASS El Immediate applications



Public Notices. K Licensing Act, 1881, and the Licensing Amendment Act, 1832. ■> "VTOTTCE is hereby given that, in pnr- J3I suance of the provisions of the above-named Acts, the Quarterly (Annual) x Meeting of the South Rakaia Licensing ’ Committee will be held on Thursday, the ’ 4th day of June, 1885, at noon, in the '■ Courthouse, South Rakaia, for the pur f? pose of considering any applications made * under the said Act, of which due notice = is given. 7 A. MAKEIG, Clerk to Committee. May 2, 3 885. 6 852 j Licensing Act, 1881, and the Licensing - Amendment Act, 1882. ' TVTOTICE is hereby given that, in pur- J 3( suance of the provisions of the above rained Ac's, the Quarterly (Annual) Meeting of the Mount Butt Licensing Committee will ba held on Saturday, the 6th duv of June next, at noon, in the , Road lioard office, Methven, for the pur pose of considering any applications made un' er the said Act, of which due notice is given. A. MAKEIG, 5 8:0 Clerk to Committee TOCAL OPTION. RAKAIA LICENSING DISTRICT. I, Arthur Makeig, Presiding Officer for the South Rakaia Licensing District, do hereby give notice, in accordance with the Licensing Act, 1881, and the Regula tion of Local Elections Act ; 1876. that a Poll wili be txken at the Courthouse, South Rakaia, on Monday, the Ist day of June next, for the purpose of taking a vote of the ratepayers of the said district to determine whether the number of Publi cans, New Zealand wine, Accommodation cr Bottle Licenses may or may not be increased in the above-named district. The Poll will be taken between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. A. MAKEIG, Presiding Officer, Dated this 9th day of May, 1885. 5 851 . PUBLIC NOTICE. I BEG to inform my friends and cus tomers that I have disposed of the business as Chemist and Druggist, which I have carried on in this town for the past twelve years. In retiring therefrom 1 thank most sincerely my large circle of friends for their kind and consistent patronage extended to me for so long a time. My successor (Mr A Kamnitzer) will, I trust, meet with the same favorable support. J. M. CAMBRIDGE. Ashburton, May 1886, Mr Cambridge will, for the present, attend to customers ns heretofore. Iq reference to the above A. Kamnitzer in succeeding to the business, hopes to be favored with a continuance of the patron age so long enjoyed by Mr Cambridge. A. Kamnitzer, B.G. A. and M.G.A. U., has had largo experience in some of the largest Apothecaries on the Continent of Europe, and has made complete arrange ments for a regular supply of drugs, chemicals, medicines, etc., from the prin cipal London and Continental houses Everything will be guaranteed to bo of the finest quality obtainable, and by direct importation in large quantities, he will be in a position to sell at most moderate prices. 5 81 g DOWN AGAIN!! Not the price of wheat, but of Drapery, Clothing, BOOTS, GROCERY, &a. HAYES & CO. Are always to the front to meet existing depression in trade and labor. We are Offering a Few Desperate Lines as under— White and Grey Calico, 2£d We have a large stock of blankets unus ually cheap from 7s lid White and Scotch Flannel, B£d Turkish Towels, 6d A splendid Lot of Dress Stuffs, 20 per cent cheaper than any other house Scotch Homespun, (id Nice Shade in Foule Cloth, lOd Tapestry Carpetsf beautiful patterns, la lid Ladies’ Scarves, 3d Children’s Warm Scarves, 6d Ladies’ t'lstors, grand value, 3s lid Children’s Ulsters and Jackets, all prices Ladies’ Handsome Jackets, fur trimmed, 5s 9d dirt cheap A Lot of Rich Cashmeres from d Splendid Lot of Velveteens n v shades, from is 6d A Quantity of Wool, 2s 6d per hank Woo'len Jackets, is 6d A few dozen of our Cheap Hose at 6d, grand value We have some lovely blankets, extra large, 19s 6d IKaiapoi Blankets, splendid value, extra size, 25s Beautiful Twill Flannels, is 6d Boys’ Suits, choice, 4s 9d Boys’ Moles, 4s Men’s Moles, 6s 9d Men’s Tweed Suits, 16s 6d Oil Coats, 10j A novelty io Improvers, la 3d ' Nice shade in Dress Buttons, Id per doz [ A Grand Lot o£ OVERCOATS to be sold at 15s—only see them Boys’ Ulsters from 5s OUR BOOT STOCK IS IMMENSE. ) Children’s Patent E.S., Is Gd - Heavy Leather, 3s Girls’ Kid Boots, 3a Ladies' Kid Boots, grand value, 6s 6d Try our own make in Shooters, only 10a • 6d Boys’ Shooters, 7s 1 Watertights, pegged and guaranteed, 0 14s 6d 6 Nothing like them in the colony B And a quantity of others to choose from. One trial is all we ask. '• N.B.—OUR GROCERY ESTABLISH ES e MENT IS Al. i- Hayes and Co., 0 | THE ARCADE.



' The Standard Company. S PECIAL NOTICE, THE LIGHT-RUNNING SEWING MACHINE. The STANDARD has more improvements than all the other Sewing Machines put together 1 Has always been the best and is now the cheapest. That it meets every require ment of a critical public is shown by its great popularity and in creasing sale throughout America, Em ope, Australia and New Zea land. m AGENT FOR ASHBURTON— W. C. Page, EAST STREET, Aihturton Thos. Bullock. Revised list of properties For Sale and to Let, etc. SUBURBAN. A small Farm containing 60 acres, with dwelling house, neal town ; liberal terms Lots 18 and 41, each containing 1 rood 39 perches, Allenton Suburban District Lot 86, North-west Town Belt, con taining 1 acre, capital site for a private residence Lots 94, 95, 96, fronting the Wakanui road, good site for a house Lots 62 63, corner of Wakanui road and Town Belt Lot 22, containing £-acre, with five roomed house, Alford Forest road Lots 42, 43, 44, 62, 63, together with house, Allenton, near the Woollen Factory Lot 24, Alford Forest road, together with dwelling-house TOWN PROPERTIES. 777, Corner of Cox and William street 778, Adjoining*fronting Oox street. 1090, Wills street, with five-roomed house, well situated 535, Peter street, with dwelling-house and blacksmith’s shop. 645, 554, 555, To let only, at a nomi nal rental. 118, 119, Moore street west Five acres, first class building site, corner of Middle and Allan road TINWALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three roomed house thereon Lots 356, 359. 360 Lots 8, 11, 101, McMurdo street Lots 234, 235, 236, 237, Anne street TO LET . Seven-roomed House on the Town Belt east, near the Parsonage, at a low rental Commodious premises in East street Blacksmith’s shop, together with dwelling-house, in Peter street Five-roomed house at Trevorton Four-roomed house at Trevorton Four-roomed house, Graham’s road, Tinwald Shop and boarding-house in Triangle Comfortable House, together with Stable, near the Woollen Factory Office in Arcane Shop and dwelling in Moore street. 12s 6d per week—commodious boarding house to let at the above rental MISCELLANEOUS : FOR SALE. A 17-coulter McShetry Drill, only in use one season Second-hand double-seated Buggy Eight-horse power portable engine, cheap Barb wire No 8 and 10 fencing wire Spring carts, new Plongba, harrows Strong building for removal, suitable for granary or stable Quantity of mixed Firewood, from Wai mate, cheap Second-hand Drays Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON.



Matson, Cox and Co. T 0 FARMERS WE ARE Cash Buyers OF WHEAT OATS AND BARLEY. 517 MATSON, COX & CO, Rakaia. WE have much pleasure In intimating to our clients and others in the Rak ’ia District that we have made ar ran rments 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. 413 MATSON, COX & 00. Matson, Cox Co. A UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATE!} AT LOWEST RATES AND ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS WOOL, GRAIN, SEED AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. Wo have now on hand for sale— Woolpacka and Cornaacks Fencing Wire of all sizes, Barbed Plain Green and Yellow Tancred Turnips Skirvin Swedes and other Turnip Seeds of all descriptions Mangolds, etc. Glover Seeds of all descriptions | Cocksfoot Rye-grass Tea in boxes and half-chests Bran, Oats, Chaff, Ac. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY— . REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. I Wool Purchased IN uARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES OK CONSIGNED TO THE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, OB THE HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS. t 1 £ f I 1 ] I WEEKLY SALES OF * HORSES, COWS, PIGS ; AND ALL KINDS OF STOCK AND ‘ PRODUCE * ON i SATURDAYS AT 11 O’CLOCK SHARP. \ i FORTNIGHTLY SALES ( OF STOCK Will be hold at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD Alternately. NEXT SALE AT TINWALD YARDS ON TUESDAY, JUNE 2 AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO WEST STREET, Ashbuston 70 WE HAVE FOR SALE—CHEAP, DRAYS STRIPPERS PORTABLE WHARE ALSO Howard’s Twine Binders. MANILLA & HEMP TWINE COLZA, NEATSFOOT & CASTER OILS CORNS^CKS, Large size. Everything of the Bast Quality and make and at the Lowest Prices, Matson, Cox & Co.



Bargains Extraordinary. JUST OPENED TEN TRUNKS EOOTS TEN TRUNKS BOOTS TEN TRUNKS BOOTS «. d. ... 3 9 ... 3 11 ... 6 6 ... G 9 OPENING UP -30 CASES 30 Girls E.S. at ... Maids’ at ... Women’s Best Kid Gents’ Boots ... NEW DRAPERY GOODS, EX RIMUTAKA. If r- Business Notices. Mmurray^ HBURTOf^, “ Tempus Fugit.” R. MURRAY JTNVITES inspection of his splendid stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, Etc., Etc. 1 Special attention is requested for a magnificent line of ENGLISH SILVER LEVER HUNTERS (extra strong cases) at L 5 10a, 150 to choose from. Every Watch guaranteed of good quality, and warranted for three years. I A choice and well-selected assortment of Gold and Silver Jewellery marked at a low figure to ensure a speedy clearance. ROBERT MUR RAY, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Etc., EAST STREET. 12 2331 CANTERBURY BRANCH* m rjj Established 1859. Capital i 1,000,00 ft Uuunn-ro L/.vdlurrof Snhrph olders JIB PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING & CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. AGENT, ASHBURTON. 24 fJjHE WONDER OF THE WORLD. 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 Hce on sheep, goats or cattle. It is sufficient to say that One Shilling Packet of the Powder dissolved in tw 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 hla stock at the rate of Id per head per annum. In al large Sheep Districts In Australia, South America, and Africa, no other- pro paration is used. The vermin destroyer is also invaluable for the purse of th Horticulturist; and it Is most extensively used by the Flower and Kitchen Gardener ’n Europe, America, and the British possessions In all parts of the Globa. One packet dissolved in two buckets of water will serve for over half an acre of gronnd will effectually prevent blight and exclude all other garden pests. As a Vermin Killer it is an unrivalled specific. Its use will speedily exterminate all household pests, such as bugs, cockroaches, fleas on animals, moths in furs and insects on birds of all kinds, from the canary to the poultry. For this purpose simpl and plain directions are given on every packet. The powder can also be used in dry state for the destruction of rats and mice. A little sprinkled on a slice of bread and butter, or a pieoo of meat or cheese is sought after greedily by those venal*, while the household pets such as cats and dogs will not touch it in any form and w' therefore perfectly safe. * The above marvellous discovery has gained for Herman Bros, and 00. London the silver medal at the .ntercolonial Exhibition at Melbourne, 1866 besides nfamerons testimonials from Government officio and all the elite of the acuity in Europe. HERMAN BROS. & CO. beg to announce that they have appointed CHARLES NEATE, Chemist and Druggist, East street, them sole Agent for Ashburton and vicinity, and from him the preparation cac be obtained In panels. Price—One Shilling; or six packets for Five Shillings. Liberal redaction wedo the trade. anuotory—BEAUMOT QUARS, MILE END ROAD, LONDON. 8 28



Ashburton building SOCIETY. PERMANEN & INVESTMENT The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 4J per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 5 per cent, per annum for three mouths, and 6 per cent, per annum if fixed for 6 month* or over. j Ward, Manager. Office:- Arcade Chambers, Burnett street Winter Fashions, ORR AND ALCORN BEG to announce the Arrival of thei. first shipment of New Winter goods per last direct mail steamer Rimutaka^ We have much pleasure in calling the attention of the ladies to the superb stock of Dress Materials, Mantles, Millinery, I etc , now open for inspection, which we feel sura are the choicest goods of the kind yet shown in Ashburton. New shades in French Merino New Velveteens—bl ck and colored New Shirtings New Table Damasks and Table Napkins ! New Hollands—brown and cream New Calicoes and Sheetings Kew Carpets and Mattings New Zealand Manufactured Kiddet Carpets New goods for every department. CLOTHING. CLOTHING. In the Clothing Department we hav opened up some special lines of extra ordinary value, including MEN’S BOYS’ and YOUTHS’ SUITS, to which we invite particular attention New Shirts of every description New Hats—tweed and felt New Hosiery drawers and Cardigan jackets. BOOTS. BOOTS. Ore and Alcorn are still Selling Boots cheaper than any other house. ' ' ORR AN D~A LCO R N BA T STRBE



D ISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. In consequence of the firm of J. MEEOH & Co., of Ashburton, Furniture Dealers, having been dissolved, and in order to facilitate a settlement between JOHN MEEOH (who takes over the business) and his retiring partner, a CHEAP SALE will commence from to day, of the whole of the stock of well seasoned furniture of all kinds, ironmon gery, crockery, etc., will be cleared out at HALF-PRICE. All debts owing must forthwith be paid to J. 0. DUNCAN; agent, or to JOHN MEEOH ; either of whose receipts will b a sufficient discharge.