W. Ballinger (Wellington), cruet; Hard ilig (Blenheim), teapot; Remington (Wan ganui), 80, pair Japanese brackets ; Mur ray (Dunedin), 80, fish service ; Woolley (Auckland), fish aetvicej Hutchison (Dun edin), 80, napkin ring; Kutchm (Wel lington), 79, strawberry set; Wa ere (Port Chalmers), 79, oak instand ; K ; m met (Masterton), 79, teapot; Cupper (Auckland), 79, fruit knives ; Greenfield (Oamaru), 79, meerschaum pipe ; Sin clair (Oamaru) and McConagh (Wan ganui) counted out. The Otago and Can terbury matches, the last for the Belts, will finish to-night. The final stages for ■ the Championship will be fired to-morrow morning. The team matches will also be fired to-morrow, and the prizes will be presented on Wednesday morning.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE

[BBDTKR’S TUI6BIHB COPYRIGHT, ] Monetary and Commercial. London, March 13. Consols remain at New Zea land securities :—Five per cent 10 40 loan, 104%; Four and a half per cent. 1879-1904 loan, Four percent, inscribed stock, 99. Colonial bread studs— Adelaide wheat, ex store, is quoted at 36s 6d, being an advance of 6d; New Zealand wheat remains a 28s to 345; Adelaide flour has advanced 6d, to 25s 6d. The total quantity of wheat afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,720,000 quarters. Australian tal low—Beef, average quality, has de clined to 325; mutton do, 335. The best Sydney sundried copra is quoted at Ll 5 ss, being a decline of 10s per ton. The best Australian leather re mains at 1 id. New Zealand frozen mutton, prime quality, has advanced during the week by a half-penny, and is now realising 6d Royal Visit to Ireland. London, March 14. At a meeting of the Parnellite mem bers r of Parliament to-day, it was re solved that the projected visit of the Prince of Wales to Ireland is ill-timed, but while deprecating any incivility to his Royal Highness, it is recommended that the Irish people abstain from according the Prince any formal recep lion. The Nation’s Tribute. In the House of Commons to day a vote was passed granting L 20,000 to the family of the late General Gordon. The motion was carried without de bate, and a Committee was appointed to undertake the formation of a national memorial to the late General Gordon. Shipping. The New Zealand Shipping Com pany’s R.M.S. Kaikoura left Plymouth this morning for Wellington via Tene riffe and the Cape. Under Suspicion. ■ Oaibo, March 14. Zebhr Pasha, having been suspected of communicating with the Mahdi, has been arrested and conveyed on board H.M.S. Iris, at Alexandria. (Received March 16,12.30 p.m.) . Further Suspects. Cairo, March 15. Zebehr’s son and three others have been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the communication be lieved to have taken place between Zebebr and the Mahdi. The Crisis. London, March 15. A report is current here to-day that i Sir Peter Lumsden has entered Herat, 1 and that thie advance guard of the ! Russians has reached Pul-i-Khalin, on the Heramd river, about 120 miles north-west of Herat.

AUSTRALIAN.

J(BEBTES’B TELEGRAMS OOPTKIQHT.)

Verdict for Defendant. Sydney, Saturday, A verdict for the defendants has been given in the libel action brought by Mr McElhone, M.P., against the proprie tors of the Evening News. Soudan Troops. The Government received a telegram from the Agent-General, stating that nearly the whole of General Graham’s force has now reached Souakim, and that it will number altogether about 12,000 men, including the New South Wales contingent.

Cricket. The cricket match England v Aus tralia commenced to-day on the Asso ciation’s Ground. The weather was splendid, and there was a very large at tendance of spectators. The ground was in first-rate order, and the wicket was excellent. .The Englishmen went in first, and the innings closed for a total 0f269, thehighest individual scorers being-’-Shrewsbury, b, 40; Barnes, b, 50; Bates, c and b, 64; Maurice Reid, b, 47 ; Flowers,, b, 14; Peel, not out, 17. At the close of the day’s play the Australians had scored 12 with one wicket down. (Received March 16,1 p.m.) An Alarm. Melbourne, To-day. Th tAqe to-day states that informa tion has reached the police which necessitates immediate precautions being taken for the safety of the Go vernment House, the powder magazine and ether buildings. A mounted guard of six has been placed at Footscray Powder Factory, and a picked guard at the Government House. (Received March 16, 12.30 p.m.) The Malls. Melbourne, To-day. , Arrived—P. and O. steamship Pekin, with the English mails of 6th February. The Tainui. Hobart, To-day. The Shaw, Savill Albion Company’s steamship Taioui, from Plymouth (Ist February), arrived here on Saturday morning en route for Port Chalmers. (Received March 16,1.50 p.m.) No War Premium. Melboubne, To-day. The, Merchant Shipping and Under writers Association are in receipt of a telegram from London, dated Saturday, stating that no war premium is as yet being charged to Australia.

TELEGRAMS.

Fpkk PRKH'- AMKfOrATION.I f St. Patrick’s Cathedral. .uicKUND, Last Night. The new nave of St Patrick’s Cathedral was opened to-day with great ceremony by Bishop Luck. Bishop Moran (of Dunedin) I and Bishop Redwood (or Wellington) took part in the service. Religious Craze- Auckland, To-day. A religious craze has broken out . • amongst the natives of the North, in con sequence of a prophetess named Naria, a daughter of Aparo Pugare, and about 300 Hokiangi natives believe in her divers powers. Her theory is that the millennium is at hand, and that on the ranges of Hokianga crowds of the departed Maoris will immediately assemble ; a great river will then suddenly appear from Heaven and wash all the spirits of the departed there congregated, and all will become as white as the Pakeha, and reign with Christ a thousand years. Many of her followers fully trusting to this immediate event have sold, and are selling off, their houses, cattle and even their crops for any sum they can obtain. The Europeans are taking advantage of this religious frenzy, and atgreat many sales of land have nuw taken place, and it is reported that the prophetess daily sacrifices dogs, cats and some say even children to the Deity. HancUome Collection. The collection at the opening of St. Patrick’s Cathedral yesterday amounted to L 586. Distinguished Visitors. Mr Froude and Lord Elphinstone re turned from the Lakes on Saturday, and will visit Sir George Grey at Kaiwau this week, Theft. Wellington, Last night. Charles E. Belcher, until lately in the Education Department, was yesterday charged with having stolen several books valued at 13s fid, from the Government Buildings, and sentenced to four weeks’ hard labor. Further Postponed. The rowing match Christchurch v Wel lington was postponed on account of the inclemency of the weather. Serious Injury. A man named John Mackay has been < admitted to the Masterton Hospital suffer ing an iniury to the spine It appears that two men named William O’Neill and 1 George Jones had been fighting with J Mackay, who is not expected to recover. Killed. | John Thane, contractor, of Turakina, was thrown from his horse this afternoon ( and killed instantly. He was unmarried, | and about forty years of age. He was ; somewhat the worse for drink. ]

Immigration and Emigration. The immigration and emigration re turns for February, 1885, are as follows : —Arrivals : Auckland, 721 ; Wellington, 118 ; Napier, 1 ; Greymouih, 11; Oamaru, 2 ; Dunedin, 63 ; Invercargill, 418 ; total, 1,334. Departures : Russell, 1; Auck land, 278 ; Wellington, 199 ; Napier, 7'; Greymouth, 8 ; Lyttelton, 3 ; Dunedin, 27 j Invercargill, 444 ; total, 967. Of the arrivals 404 were from the United King dom, 854 from Australia, 33 from Fiji, 10 from Norfolk Island, and 33 from Hawaii and the South Seas. Of the departures 159 were for the United Kingdom, 76G for Australia, 6 for Fiji, 8 for Norfolk Island, 23 for Hawaii and the South Seas, and 4 for the United States. Chinese ; No arrivals, 5 departures for New South Wales. Carried Away. Wellington, To-day. Steamers arriving from Nelson report that the Jackson Head beacon has been carried away. Early Circulation. In view of possible complications in Europe the Government have arranged to have the cable open all night, as well as the principal stations in New Zealand, so that any important news may be circu lated as speedily as possible. Tin Ore. The Government has received informa tion as to a valuable discovery of stream tin ore on the West Coast, north of Karamea, in an accessible position. A number of leases have already been ap plied for and several specimens of ore have been sent to the Government. Fire. Blenheim, To-day. Four stacks of barley, containing 1,400 bushels, belonging to Adam Jackson, farmer,(near Blenheim, were destroyed by fire last night. The cause is unknown. They were partially insured by a policy of L2OO in the National.

Earthquake. Greymodth, Last Night. A very sharp shook of earthquake was felt on Saturday night about 11.30, lasting about twelve seconds. The direction of the wave was from east to west, and was preceded by a rumbling noise, heard by a large majority of the people here. Bough. The bar is still very rough, and there is < no shipping yesterday or to-day. Football. Dunedin, Last Night. The annual meeting of the Dunedin Football Club was held last evening. The report was of a satisfactory nature. Mr J. W. Maitland was re-elected President, Mr S. E. Sleigh, Vice-President, and Mr J. Murray, Captain. The season will begin on the second Saturday in April. Puerperal Fever. Mr Gourley, Mayor of St Kilda, has re ceived a reply from the Colonial Secretary that the Central Board c f health has made no provision in regard to puerperal fever. The Mayor has cautioned the nurse and the second patient whom she went to at tend has promised to receive no more visits from her. Railway Charges. At the public meeting at Port Chalmers on Friday night resolutions were passed protesting against the high charges on the Port Chalmers line for grain, coal, etc,, and also in favor of a reduction of one third on the passenger fares. Defence. At a meeting of the Committee of the Chamber of Commerce held yesterday, the question of the defenceless state of the city, in the case of an outbreak of hos tilies, was discussed. It was decided upon suggesting to His Worship the Mayor the desirability of asking the suburban Councillors to join in addressing a request to the Government for the utili sation of such guns and other materials as are available for that purpose.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, MARCH 16, 1885.



Holloway’s Pills.—The chiefest wonder of modem times, —This incomparable medicine increases the appetite, strengthens the stomach, cleanses the liver, corrects biliousness, prevents flatulency, jpurifes the system, invigorates the nerves, and re-instates sound health, the enormous demand for these Pills throughout the globe astonishes everybody, and a single tna convinces most sceptical that _no medicine equals Holloway’s Pills in its ability to remove all complaints incidental' to'-the human race. They arc a blessing to the afflicted, and aboon to all that labour under internal or external disease. The purification of thcjblood, removal ;of all restraint, from the secretive organs, and gentle aperitive the prolific sources or the extensive of Holloway’s Pills-



The Bad and Worthless are never imitated or counterfeited. This is es pecially true of a family medicine, and it is positive proof that the remedy imitated is ol the highest value. As soon as it has been tested and proved by the whole world that Hop Bitters was the purest, best, and most valuable family medicine on earth, many imitations sprung up and began to steal the notices in which the press and the people of the country had expressed the merits of H. 8., and in every way trying to induce severing invalids to use their sttiff instead, expecting to make money on the credit ana goad name of H. B. Many others started nostrums put up in simi lar style to H. 8., with variously devised names in which the word “ Hop ” or “Hops ” were used in a way to induce people to believe they were the same as Hop Bitters. All such pretended remedies or cures, no matter what their style or name is, and especially those with the word “Hop” or “Hops” in their name or in any way connected with them or their name, are imitations or counterfeits. Beware of them. Touch none of them. Use nothing but genuine American Hop Bitters, with a bunch or cluster of green Hops on the white label, and Dr Soule’s name blown in the glass. Trust nothing else. Druggists and chemists are warned against dealing in imita tom «■* counterfeits!



To Let and For Sale. FOR SALE OR TO LET—6B Acre FARM of good Land, well watered, and near school. A. Roscoe, Liamrre, Hinda. 3 332 ,1 y AAS PER WEEK. To Let, those ) /Cl\J commodious business premises, i Wabanui road, close to Post Office; shop fitted up and dwelling of six rooms with scullery. H. M. Johes. 3 357 t 1%/fESSRS MATSON, COX, & CO. • JLVL have for Sale, privately, in Blocks i of from Two to Five Acres, some of the i best LAND in Ashburton County, just i outside the Belt, Allenton. Easy terms, i Also, good House, 7 rooms, and 9 acres ’ Land. 2 281 Public Notices: O T I 0 E. Persons with Dogs TRESPASSING on Runs 20 and 21, south bank Rakaia River, will be prosecuted. 3 330 SAMUEL BOYLE. A NY Person TRESPASSING on the Properties of the undersigned will be prosecuted. DUDLEY & NORTHEY, 2 302 A. PATTESON, Junk. O N E Y TO LEND. OAAAn IN SUMS of LIOO and up wards, on freehold security. 3 386 w Apply to WARD & SON, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. O T I C E Vve hereby notify to our customers in Ashburton and surrounding district that Mr A. Harrison, Auctioneer, is ap pointed our authorised collector. CHAS. BEGG & CO., Music Warehousemen, 3 389 Princes street, Dunedin. MR J. IYESS begs to inform his debtors, and all persons desirous of transacting any business with him, that he will be in attendance at his Office, Burnett street, every TUESDAY and SATURDAY. Office hours :10 a.ra. to 5 p.m. 2 188 TOWLE’S pennyroyal and steel pills for females quickly correct all irregulari tiesand relieve the distressing symptoms so prevalent with the sex. Boxes Is l£d and 2s 9d, of all chemists. Prepared only by ' E. T. Towle, chemist, Nottingham, Eng land. Wholesale of all the wholesale houses.—Beware of imitations. 112 JpiINAL NOTICE, All ACCOUNTS against A. Tapper, Timber Merchant, must be rendered on or before SATURDAY, 21st March, or they will not be recognised, and all AC COUNTS DUB A. Tapper, must be paid on or before same date, or legal proceed ings will be taken for their recovery without further notice. A. TAPPER, 3 391 Ashburton.



'VT OTICE is hereby given that the J_X Partnership hitherto existing be tween the undersigned, William Fowke and George McEwen, as Bootmakers, has this day been DISSOLVED by mutual consent. The Business will in future be carried on by the said George McEwen, on his own account, who will discharge and receive all DEBTS DUE by and to the late firm. Dated at Ashburton this 9th day of March, 1885. WILLIAM FOWKE. GEORGE McEWBN. Witness to both signatures— J. C. Duncan. , With reference to the above, George Mu ".wen begs to say that he feels san guine that, by using, as heretofore, nothing but the best material, in turning out the finished article in a style worthy of his well-known first-class ability as a workman, he will have the enjoyment of receiving from the public such support as will constitute a swinging business. 3 382



HE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE Fire Insurance Co. We have much pleasure in informing the public of Ashburton that Messrs WILDING, LEWIS & OA STGILL have been appointed AGENTS for the above Company in the Ashburton Dis trict. All risks taken at lowest current rates. 3 328 General Agents for Canterbury. LEWIS & GOULD,



n IHE ASHBURTON COUNTY J. STOCK AND SALEYARDS COMPANY (Limited), Is prepared to Dip Sheep IN largo or email lots at the following scale of charges : For the first 600 sheep, one penny each For the second 500 sheep, one half penny each Forjthe second 1,000 sheep, one farthing each For flocks of over 2,000 special arrange ments will be made. The material used will be charged for in addition to the above. GEORGE JAMESON, 3 207 Secretary.



Tenders. O CARTERS. TENDERS wanted for Carting about 40,000 feet Timber and other building materials from Valetta station. For particulars apply to TENDERS are invited for the follow ing : No. 84—Metalling portions of Wakanui Flat read, about 12 chains No. 85—Making concrete culvert, Beach road. Specifications can be seen at the Board’s Office, Moore street, Ashburton, whore tenders must be sent in not later than WEDNESDAY, March 18, 1885. 3 351 BARN EG & SMITH, Builders, Ashburton. 3 360 FOOKS & SON, Surveyors.



Auctions. RAM AND EWE FAIR. MESSRS RULES & CO. are in structed to offer by Public Auction, on account of Hon. W. S. Peter, at the Ram and Ewe Fair, to be held on the 26th March, his annual draft of 1 M erino Ewes from the \nama 101/1/ Station ; these sheep are sound mouthed and in good condition. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer ; 3 380 GEORGE JAMESON, Agent. ASHBURTON RAM & EWE FAIR. TINWALD YARDS. THURSDAY, 26th MARCH, 1885. Messrs matson, cox & co. have For Sale, as above, the fol lowing Drafts of undeniable Good Sheep,



viz., • 1400 300 I 200 I 200 2000 3000 2000 1250 2000 250 Westerfield Merino EWES, guaranteed sound mouth Weaterfield Merino EWE S, 2 and 4-tooth Mount Peel Merino EWES, sound month Haldon Merino EWES, sound mouth Windermere Merino EWES, full mouth, bred by Hon. R. Campbell Pareroa Merino EWES, full mouth Ashwiok Flat Merino EWES, full mouth Dinda Merino EWES, full mouth From North, Merino EWES, full-mouth Alao, Longbeach let cross full-mouth EWES Longbeaoh 2nd cross full -250 mouth EWES Horsley Downs 2nd cross 2- 45° tooth EWES; a very grand H ie; Also, r Longbeach Lincoln RAMS, 2- 5 tooth ; 25 Leicester RAMS, 2-tooth Westerfield Merino RAMS, 2- 40 tooth % _ Westerfield Merino RAMS, 4 40 and 6-tooth , Rokeby Merino RAMS 45 Southdown Ram LAMBS, bred 2 O from imported stock by H. W. Parsons, Ksq. Hampshire Down Ram LAMBS 3<-> from imported stock by W. Moody, Esq. And a large number of other entries. Any of the above lines of sheep may be treated for privately. Sale at 11 o’clock sharp. 3 387 MATSON, COX & CO. TINWALD. TOWN SECTION 11, McMurdo street. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the proprietor to sell by Public. Auction at the Arcade, Burnett street, on Saturday, March 21st, T.S. 11, McMDRDO STREET. Good site for a cottage. Sale at 1 o’clock -3 336 T. BOLLOCK, Auctioneer. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. IMPORTANT SALE OF SUBURBAN AND OTHER PROPERTY, Being a portion of that well-known and VALUABLE ESTATE, GROVE FARM. MR T. BULLOCK (in conjunction with Messrs Friedlander Bros.), has received instructions from Robert Wilkin, Esq., to offer by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on an early date, A portion of that well-know Property Grove Farm, which is now being divided into Suburban Building Allotments, fronting Carter's ter race, Graham’s road and Grove street, and la known to contain some of the most valuable Subur ban Property that has ever been offered to the public in this dis trict, and the locality is everything that can bo desired. A large pro portion of the frontages have a northern aspect; the Land is of first-class quality, and there are many magnificent Sites for Villa Residences. The road from the end of the bridge (Carter’s terrace) is now being fenced on both sides to the Boundary road leading to the main thoroughfare to Long beach. There are alao laid off a number of small holdings, facing Graham’s road, which will be found very suitable for paddocks for per sons sending their stock to the County Saleyards, or wishing to procure a small farm near town.



y. EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. ASHBURTON BRIDGE. The above Bridge will be Closed against all Traffic, except foot passengers, on 16th, 18th, 19th and 20th March, from 8 p.m, to 6.30 a.m. By order. Christchurch, March 12, 1885. 3 334 SHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. In pursuance with the Municipal Cor porations Act, 1876, and the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, I hereby give notice that at an ELECTION of ONE PERSON, to fill an Extraordinary Vacancy in the Ash burton Borough Council, caused by the resignation of Councillor Leggett, will be held at the Council Chambers, Baring Sqnare West, Ashburton (entrance by Havelock street), on WEDNESDAY, the Ist day of April next. Nominations in the form prescribed in the 2nd schedule of the Regulation of Local lections Act, 1876, will be re ceived at the Town Clerk’s Office, till 12 o’clock noon, on FRIDAY, the 20th day of March instant. CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, XOfch March, 1886, 3 368 JAMES BURNETT, Assistant Engineer Working Railways



Now that the Traffic Bridge is about to be erected, it will be found to bo very convenient for persons having their busi ness in Ashburton, and desirous of resid ing in the country, as it is close to the town; but the river being between, affords the same advantage as if they were living some distance away, SPECIAL NOTE. It is doubtful if there is a property in New Zealand offering the same advantages as Grove Farm does. The Land is of the very boat quality, and the position could not bo improved, lying as it does about midway between the important town of Ashburton and the rising township of Tinwald. At each of these places con venient Saleyards have been erected, and the large attendance at the weekly mar kets proves that the settlers in the neigh borhood are fully alive to the advantages | which these markets offer. Intending purchasers are respectfully invited to inspect the several lots to be offered previous to the sale. T. BULLOCK, 2 Auctioneer,



Meetings. The annual general meet ing of the Ashburton Caledonian Society will be held in the Lyttelton Times Office, Arcade, on SATURDAY, 28th in stant, at 7 30 p.m. Business : Election of Directors, Report and Balance-Sheet and Election of Officers, 0. REID, 3 390 Secretary. CHORAL SOCIETY. Messiah, AT THE TOW N HALL, ON GOOD FRIDAY. Conductor-SYDNEY WOLF, B.A.M 3 376 ODDFELLOWS’ HALL.—MISS G NEVIEYE WARD.—Wednes day, March 25'h, and following night, the gifted English tragic actress, assisted by Mr W. H. Vernon, the celebrated English actor, and a specially selected company, will have the honor of making their first appearance in Ashburton, when will be produced two of Miss Ward’s greatest pieces not ” and “ Nance Oldfield ” The season cannot extend over two nights. Admis sion, 4a, 2t 6d and Is. Box plan, tickets, and all information may be obtained at Milner and Thompson’s Music Ware house. Signor Agrati, business manager; Liddy, agent. 3 395



Baptist church, Oddfellows’ Hall, Ashburton. ANNIVERSARY Tea Meeting AND SALE OF WORK. GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 3rd, 1885. Tickets—ls fid each. THE ANNIVERSARY SERVICES, Will be conducted by the Rev O. Dallaston, Christchurch, ON EASTER SUN DA V, APRIL sth. 3 333 QDDFE'LLOWS’ HALL. ST. PATRICK’S DAY. Programme of GRAND IRISH CONCERT, Given by the Ashburton Orchestral Society, on TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1885. Part I. 1— Selection, “ The Collen Bawn ” (Baker) —Ashburton Orchestral So ciety 2 Song, “O ! Erin, my Country ”(Jef ferys)—Miss Butler 3 Song and chorus, “ The Cruiskeen Lawn ” (Benedict)—Mr T. Lowe 4 Song, “Come Back to Erin” (Olari bel) —Mrs Hodge 5 Selection, by request, “After Dark ” (audibort) —Ashburton Orchestral Society 6 Song, “ The Harp that once " —Mr Higgins 7 Song and chorus, with cornet obli gato, “Eilleen Allaunah” (Thomas) —Mr Rose; cornet, Mr G. Hosken 8— Waltz, “ Patience ” (Sullivan) —Ash- burton Orchestral Society, An interval of ten minutes. Part 11.



Bam and Ewe Fair. Bam and Ewe Fair, SHBURTON AGRICULTURAL PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE ANNUAL RaM AND EWE FAIR, Under the abore auspices, will be held at the TIN WALD YARDS, The Sale will commence with the Ewes at 11 o’clock sharp, and should it be found impossible to submit all the lots in | one day, the Rama will be offered on FRIDAY, 27th MARCH, Commencing at 11 o’clock sharp. Yard Fees—Rams, 6d each ; Ewes, Is per score. GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary, Ashburton County Stock and Saleyards Company. H. H. SECRET AN, Secretary, Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Under the auspiciea of the AND ON THURSDAY, 26th MARCH, Association. 3 205



George Jameson. Bye Grass Seed. J AM A CASH PURCHASER. GEO. JAMESON, 7 230 Ashburton. To Farmers. I am a CASH PURCHASER OF WHEAT, OATS and BARLEY. GEO. JAMESON, 3 206 Ashburton. Sheep Dip. FOR SALE, DIP, in 5 gallon drums AND rjIHOM&S’S DIP, in 151 b tins and 1001 b drums. GEORGE JAMESON, 2 261 Ashburton.



9—Selection, “Irish Airs” (Sibold) — Ashburton Orchestral Society 30—Song, “ The Meeting of the Waters ” —Mr Higgins 11— Song, “In my Wild Mountain Val ley ” (Benedict) —Miss Kidd 12— Violin solo, “ The Harp that once ” —Mr Wood 13— Irish Jig, in character—Mr R. Cullen 14— Song, “ The dear little Shamrock ” Mr Rose 15— Song, “ Kate O’Shane ” (Linley)— Mias E. Barrett 16— Song, “ The Colleen Bawn ” (Bene dict) —Mr F. Lowe 17— Selection, Scotch airs (Sibold) —Ash- burton Orchestral Society Doors open 7.30; commence at eight punctually Prices of admission, 3s 2s and Is. Seats may be reserved at J. Purchase, Hon Secretary, East street. 3 355 Matson, Cox and Co.



Bakaia. WE have much pleasure In Intimating to our clients and others in the Rak-da District that we have made ar ran cmenta to attend the Regular FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK There, and wo have every confidence In soliciting a share of their patronage. MR L. OXLEY, RAKAIA, Has kindly consented to for the present. 413 MATSON, COX & 00.



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, A UCTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE AGENT. VESGKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. AGENT FOR THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. FOB SALE Second-hand DRAYS, in good order. ALFRED HARRISON TO LET—Section, well fenced, with good stable thereon, cheap, near Reid and Gray’s yards. ALFRED HARRISON. T7IOR SALE—Billiard Table, size three quarter, 12ft by 4££t. Nearly new, in perfect order. Complete. ALFRED HARRISON



WE HAVE FOR SALE—CHEAP, DRAYS STRIPPERS PORTABLE WHARE ALSO Howard’s Twine Binders. MANILLA & HEMP TWINE COLZA, NEATSFOOT & CASTER OILS CORNSACKS, Large size. Everything of the Beat Quality and make and at the Lowest Prices, Matson Cox & Go.



The Standard Company. gPEOIAL NOTICE THE LIGHT-RUNNING STANDARD 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 salethroughout America, Europe, Australia and New Zea land. nm m AGENT FOR ASHBURTON— W. C, Page, EAST STREET Ashburton?



Andrew Orr. Bargains Extraordinary. JUST OPENE D TEN TRUNKS BQOTS TEN TRUNKS BOOTS TEN TRUNKS BOOTS 8. d. Girls’ E.S. at ... ... Maids’ at Women’s Best Kid Gents’ Boots OPENING UP -30 CASES 30 fit O ... 3 11 ... 6 6 ... 6 9 NEW DRAPERY GOODS, EX RIMUTAKA. ifr Business Notices. All S' MURRAY HBUR “ Tempus Fugit.” R. MURRAY JNVITES inspection of his splendid stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, Etc., Etc. M Special attention is requested for a magnificent line of ENGLISH SILVER LEVER HUNTERS (extra strong oases) at L 5 10a. 150 to choose from. Every Watch guaranteed of good quality, and warranted for three years. A choice and well-selected assortment of Gold and Silver Jewellery marked ow at a low figure to ensure a speedy clearance. ROBER T MURRAY, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Exc., EAST STREET. 12 2331 CANTERBURY BRANCH* /i# m ■■ Established 1859. Capital 1 1,000,008 ■"'/ /. / M/TFO UrBIUTY OF ShRRFHOLD FRF fJIHE PREMIER OGLONIjL COMPANY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. AGENT, ASHBURTON. 24 T H E WONDER OF THE Herman’s WORLD. 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 diseases incident to farm stock By its use the farmer can secure the health of his stock at the rate of |d per head per annum. In al large Sheep Districts in Australia, South America, and Africa, no other pro paration is used. The vermin destroyer is also invaluable for the purpt. of the Horticulturist; and it 1s 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 Yenuin 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 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 oats 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 mteroolonial Exhibition at Melbourne, 1866, besides numerous testimonials from Government officia and all the elite of the 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 cat be obtained In parcels. Price—One Shilling; or six packets for Five Shillings, Liberal reduction allowed .to the trade. Manufactory—BE AD MONT SQUARE, MILE END ROAD, LONDON. 828



JOINING & DRAWING-ROOM Suites in Velvet, Tapestry, Repp, Damask, and Cretonnes, &c. In Workmanship and Quality these can not be surpassed in Canterbury. FIRST-CLASS WORKMEN Employed, thus guaranteeing strength and durability in every article turned out of their shop. J. M. & Co. having imported machin ery can execute orders in any design Cheaper than any other house in the trade. As new shipments are among them, large and extensive Stocks must be cleared at less than cost. HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOR Good Second-Hand Fdrnixdre or Household Requisites. Furniture sold on Deferred Payments. Venetian Blinds Made to Order &o. -Funerals Furnished in First-class Style. j. Meech & Co. BAST AND BURNETT STREETS.



Ashburton coal and fire wood DEPOT, R, S~BEAN Has for Sale at Lowest Rates— COAL (Newcastle and Native). POSTS and RAILS, STAKES, WIRE, &c OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, OHIOKWHEAT. Also, a first-class NEW EXPRESS with Reversible Seats. Terms, if desired. B. S. Bean, West street. 6 1147 AGRICULTURAL Machine Shop, WAKANUI ROAD. CHARLES RAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, Reapers and Binders, and all classes of macninery. Special attention given to Bicycles, Tricycles and Sewing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and adjusted. Model work. General repairs. 3 384 Canterbury Mills. T O FARMERS AND. OTHERS, CORN SACKS, size and weights. At lowest current rates, 2 292 0. W. TURNER Ashburton permanen BUILDING & INVESTMENT | SOCIETY. 1 The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum for De* ! posits at Call, per cent, per annum for three months, and per cent, per anno if fixed tor (J month: m over. j Ward, Manager, Office :«-Ar Chambers, Burnett street