Training notes.

(By Telegraph.)

Do * BDIN, To day.

The rain cleared off a bit this ni rniiu, and some good work was done at < lie F<>r bnry. Nelson went twice round the lira time In company with Tiger Tim, nt.d the .second with Stoneyhurst. Wapiti and July were not working, but Sou’-wester did a good gallop over two miles, Leo nora and the Wai-iti colt accompanying

him for different parts of the journey. Vanguard went twice round with Connn * dram and Ravenswood, and finished an other fast with Spade Guinea. Adamant was sent two miles fast. Lady Emma and Lady Evelyn did steady work, v> hUe Taiaroa and Captain Webster did taro miles at a strong pace. Linwood did long work, and Donald and Trapper were given jumping

exercise. Tasman and Trenton were sen

two miles at a good pace, and Rubins did a mile and a half at half speed. Minerva bad three rounds, and The Poet did simi lar work, both going well.

CABLE NEWS

AUSTRALIAN.

(UVSEB’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.) Melbourne, Yesterday. Shipping. Arrived, this morning The Orient R.M.S. Chimborazo, from Plymouth (January 9th}. (Received Feb. 24, 12.30 p.m.) Sculling Championship. Sydney, To-day.

Beach is a strong favorite for the sculling match to take place next Satur day with Clifford for L2o© a-side, and the championship of the world.

TELEGRAMS.

[ebb fresh association. 1 Auckland, Last Night.

The Pokeno' Murder.

Robert Prendergast, who murdered his wife at-Poksno, was brought co town by the morning train in custody of Detective Twohy, and lodged in the Mount Eden gaol -The funeral of the late Mrs Pren. dergast took place at the Presbyterian cemetery, Pokeno, yesterday afternoon, the procession being fully a quarter of a mile long.

Congregational Union. The annual meeting of the Oongrega . tlonal Union of New Zealand began to ' day. The Bev. W. H. West, LL. 8., of ' Wellington, delivered the annual address to-night In Beresford street Ohuroh to a large audience.

The Coptic. Auckland, To-day. A cable received by L. D. Nathan and Co., announces that the Coptic leaves London for Auckland on the 28th instant. Native Minister. Gisboene, Last Night. Mr Ballance was interviewed by several

deputations to-day. Several replies in reference to native lands were of a satis factory nature in view of requirements of this district. A-large native meeting is to be held to-morrow at which Mr Ba lance ia invited to attend. Patriotic Fond.

Wellington, Last Night. Captain Edwin suggests the starting of a patriotic fund in New Zealand to help the sister colony in sending her troops to the Sondan, and has forwarded a dona tion aa a nucleus to (he fund. Struck.

Captain Wills, of the steamer Wakatu, which arrived from Eaikoura and Lyttel ton, states that when off Motunan Island on Friday at midnight, he struck some hard substance. The vessel’s way was • not stopped, and after calling at Kaikonra, ; came on here. A subsequent examination L of the ship on the slip showed one of the Mates to be slightly dented. No other ' damage was sustained, and the vessel re turned to Eaikoura to-night. At a pre liminary enquiry to-day no further parti . were elicited. It is probable that magisterial enquiry will be held. The Governor. Wellington, To-day.

TTi« Excellency the Governor leaves for Sydney by the steamer Tikapo this even ing, on business connected with the de fence of Australia. Major Ecdes, Aid-de- Camp, accompanies him, and Major CauileytwiU also probably be a}passenger. ' The Governors visit to Australia Is purely iff connection with the defences of Australia, and will not extend over a - month, during which time Sir Jas. Pren dergast will act -5~- .his deputy. Major Oautley does not accompany the Governor. During his visit to Australia, (Sir William ' Jetvois will probably interview Colonel Scratchley, with reference to the question of New Guinea, and the latter gentleman therefore will not visit New Zealand. Minister of Mines. Blenheim, To-day. Hon Mr Larnach, the Minister of Mines, ..arrived at Blenheim last night, overland from Christchurch via Awatere. He ; leaves for Nelson to-morrow, weather per mitting, via the Tophouse. The Weather.

After a month’s uninterrupted fine weather, rain has set in steadily and looks likely to continue.

Election Petition. Bjsefion, Last Night. . The. county election petition against the return of Patrick Brennan for the riding of Beeftop came on for the second hear ing in the Magistrate's Court. Owing to the inability to serve several witnesses for the prosecution with summonses to at tend the ease was further adjourned, .■ 'Gold.' .r.., , .. . Wmttoet, Last Night The fifst crashing from the Guiding . Star.mine gave 104 ounces from eighty - . two tone of quartz. Pedestrianism. DtjnbmS, Last Night.

Mr Alf. Austin writes to the Star that by '" next mail he will send to the London Sports man a challenge for Joe Scott to walk any man in the world twelve or twenty-font for L 250 aside, or twenty-four alone for L6OO aside. A six days’ go-as you-please, twelve hours a day, began to day. The competitors are Bayner, Fosse, Swan aiid Crofts. ' Inquest An inquest was held this afternoon con . earning U»e death of Anne Oastles, who had Men an inmate of the Seaoliffe Luna tic Asylum. Deceased bad an' epileptic fit > while in bed on the morning of the 21st inst., and she got smothered by putting .her head in a bag of scraps which she kept on her pillow. She was admitted to the Asylum in 1876, atod she was thirty-five years of age. No blame was attached to the attendants, and |tbe jury returned a verdict of “ Death from natural causes." '■ti. r -- Eemains. . r , Theibigh bone of a young man, sup posed to bp that of Samuel Cooper, , i.- ocownedwt the. Ocean Beach a fortnight ' sago, was picked up alongside the St Clair •, hatful yesterday afternoon. ' Bowling. Dunedin, To-day. The* Ddnedin Bowling Club defeated Ohrbtcbnroh Club by 63 to 27;

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1885.



IN the District Court of Ashburton (being a Local Court of Bankruptcy), holden at Ashburton. And in the matter of the Bankruptcy of OTTO PETER CARSTENS, of Ashburton, tobacconist. Notice is hereby given that a Final Dividend of 6d in the £ is payable at my office on all p-oved and accepted claims in the above estate, and a statement of ac counts in connection with the said estate has this day been filed in the above-named Court. J. C BELL, Deputy Official Assignee. Ashburton, Feb. 24, 1885. 2 283 IN BANKRUPTCY. IN the District Court of Ashburton, (being a Local Court of Bankruptcy) nolden at Ashburton, And in the matter of the Bankrupted of STEPHEN EDWARD POYNTZ,of Ashburton, general dealer.



Notice ia hereby given that a Final Dividend of fid in the £ is payable at my office on all proved and accep ed claims in the above estate, and a statement of ac counts in connection with the said estate has this day been filed in the abovenamed Coart. J. 0. BELL, Deputy Official Assignee. Ashburton, Feb. 24, 1885. 2 284 Public Notices: Ten shillings reward.— Strayed from a Paddock near the Racecourse, a large fat Roan COW. Apply, Baser and 00., Butchers, Tan cred street. 2 272 CHRISTO M URGE AND TIMARU EXCURSION. In response to a very influential requi sition, I have much pleasure in proclaim ing THURSDAY Next, 26th inst., a HALF HOLIDAY, from 1 p.m. R. FRIEDLANDER, Mayor. Ashburton, 19th February, 1885. 2 268 Mutual assurance society OF VICTORIA, (Limited). Mr B. Hughes Has been appointed Canvassing Agent, and is authorised to conduct Business on behalf of the Society in this district. GEO, F. HENRY, 2 269 District Agent. v - R ' pUBLIO NOTICE RATINgTcT, 1876,



The ASSESSMENT COURT for the District of Borough of Ashburton for the purpose of Heaiing and Determining all OBTECTIONS to the Valuation List or



Lists, for the said Borough, will be held at the place and on the date hereunder mentioned, viz : Borough of Ashburton, on FRIDAY, 27th February, 1885, at the Resi dent Magistrate’s Courthouse, Ash burton, at 2 p.m. H, CLINTON S. BADDELEY, Judge. J. R. OOLYBR, Clerk, Assessment Court. Resident Magistrate’s Court, Ashburton, 16ih February, 1885. 2 275



' Atm part of a marriage ceremony in to hold a piece of nsar.petween her lips as a sign that she '■ will •peak littjo and sweetly during her ■' marriage l 'life.'' The sugar soon melts ■ A’tempsraißbe editor, in drawing atten tioa-to an ariiole against ardent spirits in ' one of bis papers, says, “ For the * Effect ‘ pf intomp«WW ’ if« opr hwdd«i"



ELZ BROTHERS, Goaohbuilde r s, BRICK BUILDINGS (Opposite Cookson’a Stables). We take this opportunity to inform oar friends and the general public that we have RE COMMENCED BUSINESS, and by turning out but first-class work at moderate charges hope to receive as before a fair share of patronage. To Re pairs, Re-painting and Re-Trimming, we pa; particular attention. I 169



In Bankruptcy. IN BANKRUPTCY. IN the District Court of Ashburton (b n ing a Local Court of Bankruptcy), holden at Ashburton. And in the matter of the Bankruptcy of THOMAS BLACKBURN, of Kyle, farmer. Notice Is hereby given that a Final Divdend of 3d in the £ is payable at my office on all proved and accepted claims in the above estate, and a statement of ac counts in connection with the said estate has this day been filed in the above named Court. J. C. BKLL, Deputy Official Assignee. Ashburton, Feb. 24, 1885. 2 282 IN BANKRUPTCY.



Ecclesiastical. PRIMITIVE METHODIST SABBATH SCHOOL Anniversary, MARCH 1, 1885. Morning, 11 a. m.—Rev. J. Nixon Afiernoon, 2 30p.m.—Mr W. Lill Evening, G 30 p.m.—Rev. J. Nixon At each service Recitations and Special Anthems. Collections in aid of School Funds. MONDAY, MARCH 2nd, FAREWELL to MR and MRS NIXON. Public Tea in the Church, 6 p.m. sharp. Tea —Is 61. PUBLIC MEETING at 7.30 p.m. Orange Hall. 2 278 A. Harrison.



Alfred Harrison, i UOTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE L \. AGENT. V’EJSKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at VJ o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. AGENT FOR THE NORWICH UNION PIKE INSURANCE COMPANY.



FOR WALE Second-hand DRAYS, in good order, ALFRED HARRISON EOR SALE—PIANO, by H, Kriebel; full trichord ; new ; a beautiful in strument, Very cheap. ALFRED HARRISON, rjpO LET —Office in Coleman’s Build •JL ings. Apply ALFRED HARRISON, Agent. FOR SALE—Billiard Table, size three quarter, 12i't by 4£ft. Nearly new, in perfect order. Complete. ALFRED HARRISON Amusements. Excursion Day Gala QPORTS GROUND, EAST BELT. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2G. COSTUME CRICKET MATCH. Borough Council v. H.M.S Pinafore, ROSELLE BROTHERS IN THEIR CELEBRATED NIAGARA LEAP. BABY SHOW. Class I.—Fattest Baby under 18 months (weight for age) Class 2. —Best Twins under 18 months Class 3,—Best Dressed Baby under 18 months Class 4 —Prettiest Baby under 18 months Class s.—Best all round Baby under 6 months Class 6—Best all round Baby under 12 months Class 7- —Best Baby in the Show Entrance free Babies to be in tent not later th n2p. m. Show to open at 230 p.m. Splendid prizes, the chief one being 4 wheeled Perambulator, value 13 3s. HIGHLAND DANCING. 1— Highland Fling 2 Seauntreus 3 Foursome Reel 4 Gillie Callum (sword dance)



N.B. The prizes will consist of Bal moral and Tam o’Shanter Bonnets and Bronze and Heather Hose ; a’so hand some “ Quaich ” for best dancer. SPORTS. Value of prizes. First. Second, 1— yds (hep) Flat Race £1 1 2 1 mile Bicycle Race 3 3 3 £ui 4—i 1 10 0 10 £0 10 1 1 0 15 0 5 1 10 0 10 6 ;'puon Race 5 Single Wcinen’a Race (Aoikbox given by Mi F. Clark) ... (workbox given by Mr i alching 6. —5-mile Bicycle Race Mayor’s Cup 7 Obstacle Race 8— Tug-of-war, open to all comers Entry to Tug-of-war, Is all other races, Is. Tug-of-war teams to more than ten men. Post entries for all events' except Bicycle Races. Competitors not to wear spiked shoes. All protests mus#be lodged with the Secretary within hap an hour after event, and Committee’s decision to be final. eenf at intervals during 010 10 man not thei i Dancing on the day. Grounds ope at 1 p.m. Admission, is. it 12.30. Sports to begin 2 269 Children free, HN A. CAYGILL, J. MACLEAN DUNN, { Hon Secretaries. ■X 0 U R S lONS. \ PROGRAMME or "'V.;" Free Sports



I IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN. 1— Qljoita, assorted weights 2 Bagpipe Music 3 SOyards for gills under 14 4 100 yards for men 5 Running high jump for boys unde*lß 6 Grand National Steeplechase, oVenl ten flights of hurdles ; owners up V 7 BO yards for boys under 14 ,jß'.£_Standmg high jump for boys under 16 9 Old men’s race, 100 yards, over 50 years 10- for married women, 50 yards 11 the stone ’ 12— bun and treacle racket 13— Greasy pole and duck hunt, accom panied by the tidal waves, who will leap over several cataract) into the boiling 'flood 14— Costume swimming 15— yards swimming match in heats. The Duck Hunt and Fearful Leap will tak® place at 4 o’clock. Two |srass Banda engaged. DANCING ON THE GREEN. 2 273 QORN AND CHAFF STORE.



OHAFFOUTTING. CHAFFOIJTTING. We are prepared to cut Chaff in any quantities, on Farmer’s premises. Jones & Bradshaw HAVELOCK STREET. 1 67



Stock Sales. Kakaia 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 CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY 7 1608 MATSON, COX & CO.



Railway Notices- N EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. ASHBURTON BRIDGE. Ihe above Bridge will be CLOSED against all Traffic, except foot passengers, on the 23rd, 25th, 26th and 27th Feb ruary, 1885, from 8 p.m. to 6.30 a. m. By order. .TAMES BURNETT, Assistant Engineer, Working Railways. Christchurch, 19th February, 1885. 2 267 ZEALAND RAILWAYS DUNEDIN AUTUMN RACES, Feb. £6ih, 27th, and 28th. EXCURSION TICKETS TO DUN EDIN, available for return up to and including March 9th, will be issued on February 24th, 25th, 26th, and 27th, from Ashburton at the fares named below : Return Fare?—First Class, 33s ; Second Class, 225. Passengers may break the journey at any stopping place on direct line of route, provided the specified time for which the tickets are available is not exceeded. A Special Night Train will leave Christ church for ' unedin ai. 8 30 p m. on 25th February, taking passengers also from Ashburton, being due to leave that station at 10.50 p m., and to arrive at Dunedin at 7 50 a m. on 26th inst. A Return Special Night Train will leave Dunedin at 8.10 p.m. on 28:h inst., arriv ing at Christchuroh at 7.30 a.m. next day, stopping at Ashburton. J. P. MAXWELL, General Manager. General Manager’s Office, Wellington, Feb. 11th, 1885 2 260 Auctions.



To Let and For Sale. Messrs matson, cox, & co. have for Sale, privately, in Blocks of from Two to Five Acres, some of the best LAND In Ashburton County, just O itside the Belt, Allenton. Easy terms. Also, good House, 7 rooms, and 9 acres Land. 2 281



T 2 s - 6D -0 LET, AX PER ACRE RENTAL, A FARM OP 500 ACRES 600 well watered, together with Dwelling house and Stable thereon, situated near the Hinds, Apply to 1 124 T. BULLOCK.



Preliminary Advertisement. THURSDAY, MARCH 12. TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, AND OTHERS. IMPORTANT Clearing Sale OF A LARGE QUANTITY OF TIMBER AND OTHER BUILDING MATERIALS. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from A. Tapper, Esq. (in consequence of his intention to discontinue the Ashburton branch of his business), to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, On the Premises, East street, on the above date, The whole of his well-assorted Stock of TIMBER and other BUILDING MATERIALS, comprising— Scantlings, Floor-Boards, Match-Lining, Rusticated Mouldings, Doors, Sashes, &0., &c., Particulars of which will appear in a future advertisement. T, BULLOCK, 2 266 Auctioneer.



jyATSON, OOX AND CO, HAVE FOR SALE PRIVATELY, 12000 4000 4000 5000 8000 Sound Mouth Merino EWEB Sou.id Mouth Merino WETHERS Merino EWES Mixed CROSSBRED LAMBS Me.ijio Wether L 4 MBS A Iso, several lines of good Crossbred Ewes and Wethers Southdown, Hampshire Down and other Rams. Apply I 2 277 MATSON. COX & GO.



COMPLETE Threshing Plant. THE New Zealand Loan and Mercaa* tile Agency Company, Limited, bu FOR SALE, A COMPLETE THRESHING PLANT By Clayton and Shuttleworth, comprising, Nino h.p. Portable Engine Five feet Combine and Elevators. The Machinery is in excellent repair, having lately been thoroughly overhauled. Apply to C. W. TURNER, ■ 169 Agent, Rakaia.



Thos. Bullock. TO FARMERS.—Second-hand Drays for Sale, T. BULLOCK TO LET—Commodious Bouse in Peter street, lately in the occupation of Mr Woods. Apply to T. BULLOCK TO LEF—Those commodious premises in East Street, lately in the ocou pation of Messi s Jones and Bradshaw. T. BULLOCK. TO LET—Cottage on Graham’s Road, Tinwald, lately in the occupation of Mr 0. Bain. Also, House in Waianul Road, Ashburton, lately in the occupation of Mr R. Maoleam. Apply to T. BULLOCK. Traction engine, together with Theeshing Plant, for Sale. Low price and liberal terms of payment. For particulars Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE on Liberal Terms or To Let—lß6 acres, fenced, situated near the Dromore Railway Station, lately in the occupation of W. Dalgetty. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK Matson, Cox and Co.



George Jameson. Eye Grass Seed. J AM A CASH PURCHASER, GEO. JAMESON, 7 230 Ashburton.



Sheep Dip. FOR SALE, DIP, ia 5 gallon drams AND DIP, in 151 b tins and 1001 b drums. GEORGE JAMESON, 2 261 Ashburton.



J TRING BINDER FOR SALE. A secondhand McCormick String Bin {Mfr in good order ; immediate de livery. GEO. JAMESON, 2 224 Ashburton, U R N I P SEEDS- Greentop ABERDEEN Purpletop ~ Purpletop MAMMOTH Devonshire GREYSTONE Skirving SWEDES WHITE STONE, Etc. JUST LANDED, On SALE by 1 GEORGE JAMESON, 11 210 P West street. jpi OR SALE, by private treaty. 4 000 EWES, sound 8' AAA MERINO WETHERS, jVfvlU sound mouths. 2 225 GEO. JAMESON, Ashburton. Wool. Wool. Wool. SEASON 1884-85. ryE ARE PREPARED 10 MAKE T LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, SHIPPED THROUGH US AND CONSIGNED TO MILES BROTHERS & CO., LONDON. No Commission Charged on the Ad vance if the Wool is Offered at Auction here and not sold, MILES & CO., Cashel street and Hereford street, Christchurch. GEORGE JAMESON, 9 1696 Agent, Ashburton.



HAVE FOR SALE CHEAP WOOLPACKS, full weights FENCING WIPE- Nos. 8 and 9, at less thanca LINSEED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s to Lsf a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip. tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH & OTHER CLOVERS MATSON, COX AND 00.



Bakaia. WE have much pleasure In intimating to our clients and others in the Ralr'ia District that we have made ar ran entente to attend the Regular FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK There, and we have evsry 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.



WE HAVE FOR SALE-CHEAP, DRAYS STRIPPERS PORTABLE WHARE ALSO Howard's Twine Binders. MANILLA & HEMP TWINE COLZA, NEATSFOOT& CASTER OILS CORNSACKS, Large else. Everything of the Boat Quality and make and at the Lowest Prices. Matson Cox & Co.



Friedlander Bros. FORj.THEj HARVEST. BINDER TWINE ! *fTCI |TWINE 1.1 Best Pore Manilla or Hemp Guaranteed, AT CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, With Freight added.



Binder Wire!! Celebrated « WHITEOROSS ” BRAIN DS, Acknowledged to be the Best Wire in the market, at a price to suit the' most economical.



Reapers & Binders! OF ALL KINDS.



REAPER ANDJIBINDER Extras. MACHINE OILS of VARIOUS KIN,D|S. Hay Forks Hay Banes Scythes Etc., Eto.



Friedlander Bros., BAST STREET, ASHBUBTOE.



Wool. Wool. WE have just completed arrangements with Messrs R. Wilkin and 00., whereby we are in a position to put far* mere and others, who wish to try the CHRISTCHURCH MARKET, upon the best footing. Our NEXT SALE will take place at the Christchurch Wool Stores on 13th FEBRUARY. The Wool is Carted free from Railway Station to Messrs Wilkin and Co.’s store, and we are prepared to make liberal cash advances on Wool sent through us Free of Commission. FRIEDLANDER BROS. We are purchasers should farmers pre fer selling on the spot to sending to Christchurch. W e can also supply Reapers and Bin* ■ make at Christchurch prices. jGI Tn 0/4 P er day to be made by per aonß c { either sex, in their own localities, at work for us. New business. All meet with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We will start you. Outfit worth £1 mailed free. The employment is particularly adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Boy. and girls earn nearly as much as Full particulars and instructions maile.. free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to us at once. Address Stinson ant> Co. Portland, Maine, United States. TO FARMERS, CONTRACTORS and others. FOR SALE, Binder Wire, THE m CL ANCHOR Celebrated kJi BRAND In any quantity. AL.BERT ROBERTS, I U W«b Asbbactou



Andrew Orr. Great Slaughter of Boots! ANDREW ORR ! JJAS SECURED THE BALANCE OF A MANUFACT DRKR’SgSTOOKg OF BOOTS, AMOUNTING TO NEARLY £BOO, AT HALF PRICE. THEY WILL BE OPEN FOR SALE ON SATURDAY MORNll**r As to Price, Sizes, and Particul&it fee Friday eTenlng’sJGuAßDiAW.



Srhurray^ 41 “ Tempus Fugitr K. MURRAY JNVITES inspection of his splendid stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, Etc., Eta Special attention is requested for a magnificent line of ENGLISH SILVER LEVER HUNTERS (extra strong cases) at L 5 10s. 160 to choose from. Every Watch guaranteed of good quality, and warranted for three yeats. A choice and well-selected assortment of Gold and Silver Jewellery marked ow at a low figure to ensure a speedy clearance. New and Chaste Designs suitable for Christmas and New Tear’s Gifts. ROBERT M U RRAY, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Etc., BAST STREET. 12 2331 CANTERBURY BRANCH, m RAN m u Established 1859, Capital 11000;000 Unlimited Liability of Shareholders rjlHB PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. AGENT, ASHBURTON. 24



T HE WONDER OP 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 eradictating 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 moat economial as well as the simplest plan In the world for the cure and prevention of 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 al large Sheep Districts in Australia, South America, and no other pre paration is used. The vermin destroyer is also invaluable for the purse of the Horticulturist; and it la most extensively used by the Flower and Kitchen Gardener n 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 Yermin Sailer it is an unrivalled specific. Its use will speedily exterminate all household pests, such as bugs, cockroaches, fleas on animals, moths in fats and insects on birds of all kinds, from the canary to the poultry. For this purpose slmpl and plain directions are given on every packet. The powder can also be used In dry state for the destruction of tats and mice. A little sprinkled on a shoe 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 at! therefore perfectly safe. ’ The above marvellous discovery has gained for Herman Bros, and 00. the silver medal at the mtercolonial Exhibition at Melbourne, 1866 besides numerous testimonials from Government offida and all the elite of the medical faculty in Europe. HERMAN BROS. & 00. 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 car be obtained in Price—One Shilling; or six packets for Five Shillings. Liberal reduction allowed to the trade. Manufactory—BEAUMONT SQUARE, MILE END ROAD, LONDON. 8 28



MPORTANT notice OB' Amalgamation, OR R & CO. ROBERT ALCORN. The business carried on for some yean by John Orr, and known as Orr and Co., Importers of Hardware, Drapery and General Merchandise, and that carried on by Robert Alcorn, as General Merchant has been AMALGAMATED and will in future be carried on under the style of ORR & ALCORN, in the premises hitherto occupied by Orr and Co. The premises in Saunders’s Buildings, occupied by Robert Alcorn, will for the present be kept open and where goods will be Sold at the Lowest Prices for Cash, but the Offices of the new firm will be at Orr and Co’s Buildings on and after Monday, the 16th instant. The Motto of the new firm will be profits, small advertisements, large stocks and a large turnover. John Obb] [Robkbt Aloobn ORB AND ALCOBN, Importers of Hardware, Drapery and General Merchandise. 2 199 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at tha rate of 6 per cent, per annum for De> posits at Call, per cent, per annum foj three months, and 6J per cent, per annu If fixed for 6 months orov**' Chambers, B«rQ*