Time, 4min 37seo. Totalisatoc dividend «->inside, L2 ss; outside, L2 3s. Tax Champagne Stakes of 150 sova, with » sweepstake of 10 sovs each addel. for two-year-qlds; eolts, Bsfc 101 b; filiea, Bst 71b. The second horse to receive 20 sovs from the stakes ; 6 furlongs Kverton Lad, Bst 101 b ... (Kean) 1 Stoneyhurst, Bst 101 b (Thompson) 2 Spade Guinea, Bst 7lb ... (Derritt) 3 Time, Imin 20seo ; totalisator dividend, L 5 3s 6d. The Dunedin Cup, of 1,000 sovs., wi'h n sweepstake of 15 sovs cash. The second horse to receive 200 sovs, and the third 100 sovs from the stakes. Two miles and a distance. Vanguard, 9st 31b ... (Derrelt) 1 Trenton, 7st 91b 2 Minerva 7at ... 3 Lady Emma, July, Sou’-wester, Nel- I son, The Poet, Wapiti, Captain Webster and Adamant also ran. Totaiisfttor dividend, L 6 4s for L2 shares. Time,- 3min 53sec, Selling Race, of 60 sovs, the second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stakes;

one mile and a distance; weight for 6st 131 b 1 Hazard, 7st 61b ... ... ... 2 Don Jose, 7st 61b 3 Leopold, Makarara, and Norman also ran. Time 2min 6£sec ; totalisator dlvi dend 19 Is 6d.

CABLE NEWS.

LATfcST FROM EUROPE.

[RCDTXB’s PXLXOBAMS —COPYRIGHT. | The Mails. London, February 24. The Australian mails per steamship Clyde from Melbourne, January 15th, were delivered here yesterday. Conservatives Prepared.

At a meeting of the Conservative party to*day, the Marquis of Salisbury stated that the Tories were fully pre pared to assume office, should the pre sent Administration be found not to retain the confidence of Parliament. The Vote of Censure. In 'the House of Commons to-day,

Sir Stafford Northcote’s motion to cen • sure the Egyptian policy of the Govern ment was further discussed. After various speakers bad addressed the House, the debate was again ad journed. The division on the motion will take place on Friday next. (Received Feb. 26,12.45 p.m.) Annexation. London, February 25. A.Blue Book on New Guinea and

the Pacific Islands has been issued, and shows that in January Earl Derby telegraphed to Lord Augustus Loftus, that it was intended to declare British dominion over all the territory in New Guinea and the neighboring islands in cluded in the protectorate in February. Lord - Derby wired to Sir W. Jervois instructing a continuance of the move ment for annexation of Samoa, stating that Germany disavowed the action of her Consul at Apia, and disclaimed any intention of annexing Samoa. It ap pears that this month Earl Granville in formed Count Munster, the German Minister in London, that if the Ger man-Samoan agreement of November was ratified it tfould be necessary for England to conclude a similar arrange ment with Kiag Malietoa for the benefit of British subjects. The Samoa Book also contains a letter from Malietoa, complaining that the treaty with Ger many was unjustly obtained, and asking that the Emperor should regret (?) it.

TELEGRAMS.

[PRR PBBBS ASSOCIATION.] Meat for Soudan. Auckland, Last E ight. The Tatawera for Sydney took 1785 eases of preserved meat, shipped by the New* Zealand Faozsn Meat and Storage Company, consigned to the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Company, Sydney, also a shipment of 87,6801 b of meat, rained at L 3,142, made up in equal quan tities of boiled and roast beef and com pressed corn beef. ' The whole was pre pcTed and tinned within the last two days ffiA goes to supply an order frqm the New Sooth Wales Government, to be Used by tbs Australian troops to embark for the Soudan. Single Women. The single women by the Doric were all provided with situations by tbeir friends. SoOtes of applications for servants were refused.

The Colonial Treasurer. Sir Julius Ond Lady Vogel left by the Hinemoa this afternoon for Gisborne. Congregational Union. The meeting of the Congregational Union of New Zealand is to be held in fntnre in October instead of February, and. the office will be removed from Dan* edin to Auckland. Eotorua Railway. Auckland, To-day. It Is understood that the Government bare arranged with the Directors of the Botorna Bailway to take over two sec tions of the line reaching a point beyond Oxford, and have arranged with the Com pany >o construct the remainder to Roto rua. • Native Meeting. A neat native meeting is proceeding at Kihlllhi, to consider the offer of land to the Hbu Mr Ballanoe for railway pur* poses. The ETgatimaniapoto natives con sider that Tawhtap should not have made gesents of land for the railway without st consulting them, as the land is not hi* to give, One chief made a strong point in his speech that the line should be made by native labor only. The meeting will last Until the food supply gives out. Drowned. A lad named Driffle was drowned at Tannin yesterday through the capsising of « boot.

Investigation. Wjbllx>gton, Last Night. The Recess Committee of Parliament, composed of all members of bo h Houses at present in Wellington, met yesterday to investigate certain irregularities alleged to have occurred recently in the Parliamen tary Buildings. The affair is believed to Bo in connection with the library, but after consideration the Committee decided to take no action.

Funeral. ' i The remains of Mrs Fade, who died from blood poisoning, were interred this afternoon. The funeral was conducted under the auspices of the Salvation Army, pf which body the deceased had been a member. _ . ,

Sudden Death., , A tran named Neilson, who had been engaged as a carpenter at Stewart and BK’a sawmill, died suddenly when at work ■gntheyapremises this afternoon. Heart ’ pSeease la the supposed cause of death. s-' *» Hoswltal Management. The cSilSeoreS is understood to ■iiltotr' engaged in' the preparation of a Bill toe the management of hospitals and other charitable institutions.

rlieareof Absence. The Governor, prior to bia departure MbJ ht. granted leave of absence to JBton G. M. Waterhou«e ) M.1<.0., toloavo on a visit to Eng* ' —. ,?t * ■ Smallpox. . The outbreak of smallpox created some Uw« excitement hare, The e** tarnation

at Now Zealand ports of each Sydney vessel will be a most minute one, and every precaution is to be taken to pre vent the spread of the disease into this colony. Industrial Exhibition. Wellington, To-day. The Minis er allows exhibits for the New Zealand Industrial Exhibition to be carried free of charge on the railways. Ap plication for space in the Exhibition must be deposited at the offices of the various local committees throughout the colony on Saturday next without fail. The space is filling up very fast. Sody Found. The body of young Urwin, drowned on the 14th inst, was recovered this morning. Earthquake. - Kumaba, Last Night.

A smart shock of earthquake occurred at 2.30 this afternoon, the oscillation being from west to east. Bain Wanted. With the exception of one alight shower no rain has fallen here for the last three

weeks, and many miners are consequently

idle. Earthquake. Greymouth, Last Night. Two shocks cf earthquake were felt at 2.35 this afternoon. The second shook was very severe, making the buildings rattle. A Protest.

Oamaru, To day. A few days since the licensee of the Queen’s Hotel was charged with keeping his house open fifteen minutes over the hours. The Resident Magistrate, after hearing the case, dismissed it, as it was shown that no one was in the bar. To day the Licensing Committee have for warded a written protest against the Magistrate’s action. * Pad Business. Dunedin, Last Night.

The Directors of the New Zealand Re frigerating Company have passed the fol lowing resolution:—“ That in view of the small number of sheep guaranteed for the ensuing months of May, June, July, and August, the present high rate of freight, and unsatisfactory position of the trade in London, this company declines to commit itself to further freight engage ments.”

The Boating Accident. Invercargill, Last Night. The body of Mary Dun was found [by Harbor-Master Clare to-day near the Heads. All the bodies of those drowned on the 14th instant have now been re covered. A Canal. Mr Conyers started yesterday to survey the country between the head of Bluff Harbor and the mouth of Mataura River to determine the possibility of cutting a canal by which the produce of Toitois District could be carried for shipment at the Bluff. Careful Company. Dunedin, To-day, The Union Company do not intend to allow the Kingarooma, which has been re leased from quarantine at Sydney, to re sume running for a fortnight, so that ex traordinary precautions may be taken to prevent her carrying infection.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1885.



Wells’ “ Rough on Corns.” —Ask (o Wells’ “ Rough on Corns.” Quick reliaf, complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts bunions. The N.Z. Drug Co,, General Agents. 3 Flies and Bugs. —Beetles, insects, roaches, ants, bed-bugs, rats, mice, gophers, jack-rab bits, cleared out by “ Rough on Rats.” The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 3 Catarrh of the Bladder. —Stinging .rritation, inflammation, all kidne> and similar complaints, cured by “ Buchu-paiba.” The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 3 Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, etc., are quickly cured by using Baxter’s “Lung Preserver.” This old-established medicine is pleasant to the palate, and highly extolled by members of the medical and clerical profession. Read ad vertisement.



Ecclesiastical. PRIMITIVE METHODIST SABBATH SCHOOL Anniversary, MARCH X, 1885. 4 Morning, 11 a.tn. —Rev, J. Nixon Afternoon, 2.30 p.m.—Mr W, Lill Evening, 6,30 p.m.—Rev. J. Nixon At each service Recitations and Special Anthems, Collections in aid of School Funds. MONDAY, MARCH 2nd, FAREWELL xo MR and MRS NIXON. Public Tea in the Church, 6 p.m. sharp. Tea—ls 6d. PUBLIC MEETING at 7.30 p.m. Orange HalL 2 278 Public Notices:



The Regular MONTHLY MEETING will be held in the Masonic Hall, TO MORROW (FRIDAY) EVENING, Feb. 27ih. The labors of the evening will commdbce at 7.30 p.m. precisely. Mem bers are urged to promptly attend their duties. Visiting brethren will be accorded a hearty welcome. By command of the W.M., E. DIMANT. Secretary.



Auctions. Preliminary Advertisement. THURSDAY, MARCH 12. TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, AND OTHERS. IMPORTANT Clearing Sale OF A LARGE QUANTITY OP TIMBER AND OTHEE 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 BGILDING MATERIALS, comprising— Scantlings, Floor-Boards, Match-Lining, Rusticated Mouldings, Doors, Sashes, &c., &0., Particulars of which will appear in a future advertisement. T. BULLOCK, 2 266 Auctioneer. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. IMPORTANT SALE



Canterbury Mills. (J|o FARMERS AND OTHERS. CORN SACKS, Full size and weights. At lowest current rates, 2 292 C, W. TURNER.



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 is 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 be desired. A large pro portion of the frontages have a northern aspect; the Land is of first-class quality, and there are many magn ficent 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 Lon?- beach. There are also laid off a . number of small holdings, facing Graham’s road, which will be found very suitable for paddocks for per sona sending their stock to the County Saleyards, or wishing to procure a small farm near town. Now that the Traffic Bridge is about to be erected, it will be found to be very convenient for persons having their busi ness in Ashburton, and desirous of resid ing in the country, as it is close ta the town; but the river being between, affords the same advantage as if they were living some distance away. Intending purchasers are respectfully invited to inspect the several lots to be offered previous to the sale. SPECIAL NOTE. It is doubtful if there is a property in New Zealand offering the same^ac!vantages as Grove Farm does. The Land is of the very beat quality, and the position could not be 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 ptovea that the settlers in the neigh borhood are fuliy alive to the advantages which these markets offer. 2 293 The Standard Company. gPEOIAL NOTICE.



SOUTH RAKAIA LICENSING DISTRICT. ANNUAL ELECTION. The following Candidates have been duly Nominated as members of the Com-; mittee for the South Rakaia Licensing District, vi?., — Allan, William Laurence Coster, Edward Stafford Chamberlain, Arthur Holmes, Dayid Gordon Lyttelton, Westcote McNall Mutter, Thomas Mr Thomas Mutter having duly with drawn his nomination, I therefore declare Messrs Allan, Coster, Chamberlain, Holmes and Lyttelton to be duly ELECTED the Licensing Committee for the Licensing District of South Rakaia. j And I hereby appoint THURSDAY, the 6th day of March, as the day for bolding the first meeting of the Com mittee, at the Resident Magistrate’s Court, South Rakaia, at noon. And I further appoint the following days for the meetings of the Committee for the ensuing year:—Thursday, June 4th; Thursday, September 3rd; Thurs day, December 3rd, at noon, at the Magistrate’s Court, South Rakaia. ARTHUR MAKEIG, Returning Officer. South Rakaia, February 24th, 1885. 2 286



THE LIGHT-RUNNING STANDARD SEWING MACHINE. During December 15 Per Cent. Discount will be allowed to CASH PURCHASERS of these celebrated machines. The STANDARD has more Improvements than all the other Sewing Machines put together t 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, Europe, Australia and New Zea land. AGENT FOR ASHBURTON— W, C. Page, EAST STREET. AihboitoQr



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



Sheep Dip. FOR SALE, DIP, in 5 gallon drums AND rjIHOM&.S’S DIP, in Xslb tins and 1001 b drums. GEORGE JAMESON, 2 261 Ashburton.



gTRING BINDER FOR SALE. A second-hand McCormick String Bin der in good order ; immediate de livery. GEO. JAMESON, 2 224 Ashburton. rjpURNIP SEEDS Greentop ABERDEEN Purpletop ~ Purpletop MAMMOTH Devonshire 6REYSTONB Skirving SWEDES WHITE STONE, Etc. JUST LANDED. On SALE by GEORGE JAMESON, 11 210 P West street. POR SALE, by private treaty. 4: 000 EWES, sound 3*ooo MERINO WETHERS, jV/UU sound mouths. 2 225 GEO, JAMESON, Ashburton.



Wool, Wool. Wool. SEASON 1884-85. fITE ABE 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 & 00., Cashel street and Hereford street, Christchurch. GEORGE JAMESON, 9 1696 A (jent. Ashburton.



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



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



jyATSON, COX AND CO, HAVE FOR SALE PRIVATELY - , 12000 4000 4000 5000 3000 Sound Mouth Merino EWES Sound Mouth Merino WETHERS Merino EWES Mixed CROSSBRED LAMBS Merino Wether LAMBS Also, several lines of good



Crossbred Ewes and Wethers Southdown, Hampshire Down and other Bams. Apply 2 277 MATSON. COX & 00.



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



Eakaia. WE have much pleasure In intimating to our clients and others in the Rak ia District that we have made ar ran cments to attend the Regular FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK There, and we have every confidence in soliciting a share of their patronage, t 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, NEATBFOOT& CASTER OILS CORNSACKS, Large size. Everything of the Best Quality and make and at the Lowest Prices.



Matson Cox & Go. Matson. Cox & Co. A UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, »l\_ land, stock, and estate AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RATES AND ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS WOOL, GRAIN, SEED AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have now on hand for sale— Woolpacks and Cornsacka Fencing Wire of all sizes, B \rbed Plain Green and Yellow Tancred Turnlpi Skirvin Swedes and other Turnip Seeds of all descriptions Mangolds, etc. Clover Seeds of all descriptions Cocksfoot Rye-grass Tea in boxes and half-chests Bran, Oats, Chaff, &o.



COMPLETE Threshing Plant. THE New Zealand Loan and Mercan tile Agency Company, Limited, haa FOR SALE, A COMPLETE THRESHING PLANT By Clayton and Shuttleworth, comprising, Nine h.p. Portable Engine Five feet Combine and Elevators. The Machinery is in excellent repair, having lately been thoroughly overhauled. Apply to 0. W. TURNER, 169 Agent, Rakaia.



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, UOTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE VEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. SALE Second-hand DRAYS, in good order. J ALFRED HARRISON FOR SALE—PIANO, by H. Kriebel; lull trichord ; new ; a beautiful in strument. Very cheap. ALFRED HARRISON. TO LET —Office in Coleman’s Build ings. Apply ALFRED HARRISON, Agent. FOR SALE—Billiard Table, size three quarter, 12ft by 4£ft. Nearly new, in perfect order. Complete. PATTERN DEPOT. Mrs Hodge, DRAPER AND DRESSMAKER, East Street, near Lancaster’s butchery. Ladies’ Dresses and Underclothing made at the shortest notice. BSGIBTr7 OFFICE For Female Servants. 7 1413 AGENT. AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION ALFRED HARRISON



AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. Wool Purchased IN uARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES OB CONSIGNED TO THE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, OB THE HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS. WEEKLY SALES OP HORSES, COWS, PIGS AND ALL KINDS OF STOCK AND PRODUCE ON SATURDAYS AT 11 O’CLOCK SHARP. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OE STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD Alternately. NEXT SALK AT TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 ON TINWALD YARDS AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co J Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey's Threshing Machines. MATSON, OOX, & CO WEST STREET, Abhbubxon 71



Friedlander Bros. J> REPARE FOR THE HARVEST. BINDEB TWINE ! BINDER TWINE 11 Best Pare Manilla or Hemp Guaranteed, AT CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, With Freight added.



Binder Wire!! The Celebrated “WHITEOROSS” BRANDS, Acknowledged to be the Beat Wire in the market, at a price to suit the' moat economical. Reapers & Binders! OF ALL KINDS.



REAPER ANDJ|BINDER Extras, MACHINE OILS of VARIOUS K.I,N t D|S. Hay Forks Hay Rakes Scythes Etc., Etc.



Wool. Wool. WE have just completed arrangements with Messrs R. Wilkin and Co,, whereby we are in a position to put far* mers and others, who wish to try the CHRISTCHURCH MARKET, upon the best footing. 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 Bln - make at Christchurch prices. O'! q.Q P er day to be made by per eons of either sex, In their own localities, at work for us. Hew 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 tnaile.. free. How is the time—don't delay, but write to us at once. Address Stinson and Co. Portland, Maine, United States. T o FARMERS, CONTRACTORS and others. FOR SALE, Binder Wire, THE Celebrated £ ANCHOR BRAND In any quantity, ALBERT ROBERTS, I U ou



Friedlander Bros, EAST STREET, &BBBURXOH



Andrew Orr. Great Slaughter of Boots! ANDREW ORR JJAS SECURED THE BALANCE OF A MANUFACTDRKR’SJSTOOK| OF BOOTS, AMOUNTING TO NEARLY £BOO, AT HALF { PRICE. THEY WILL BE OPEN FOR SALE ON SATURDAY MORNIK* As to Price, Sizes, and Particulars Tec Fridaf'eTening’a|GuAßDUir.



Business Notices. URRAY RZ “ Tempos Fugit.” R. MURRAY JNYITES inspection of his splendid stock of WATOHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, Etc., Etc. 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. 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 Year’s Gifts. ROBERT .M URRAY, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Etc., BAST STREET. 12 2331



CANTERBURY BRANCH. 599» ■Hill wmm |&iabushed 1859. Capital 1 1,000,000 Unlimited Uds/uty of Shereholders FJIHB PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. AGENT, ASHBURTON. 24



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 most economial, as well as the simplest plan ln the world for the cure and prevention of diseases fanMawt fa farm stock By its use the farmer can secure the health of his stock at the rate of 4d per head per annum. In al large Sheep Districts In Australia, South America, and Africa, no other pn. paration is used. The vermin destroyer is also invaluable for the purge of the Horticulturist; and it is most extensively used by the Flower and ’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 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 ■«—pl and plain directions are given on every packet. The powder can «ly» 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 cats and dogs will not touch it in any form, end a) therefore perfectly safe. The above marvellous discovery has gained for Herman Bros, and Go., London, the silver medal at the intercolonial Exhibition at Melbourne, 1866, besides numerous testimonials from Government officia and all the elite of the windfall faculty in Europe. HERMAN BROS. & CO. beg to announce that they have appointed CHARLES NEATE, Chemist and Druggist, East street, their sole A pant fat 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—BEADMONT SQUARE, MILE END ROAD, LONDON. 8 28



MPOfiTANT notice 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 cisrled 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 an£ 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 Orr] [Robert Alcorn ORR AND ALCORN, Importers of Hardware, Drapery and General Merchandise. 2 199 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, per cent, per annum fog three months, and 6$ per cent, per anno if fixed for 6 months or over, ' ’ Manager. Chambers, Rains J WASjto/ Office: 4r street