for foreign service. Great activity pre vails at Chatham, Woolwich, and A’dar shot. The Guards were to leave about February 15. Nine battalions of troops, ordered tr m England, Malta, Gibraltar, and In ;ia, are sent at Wolseley’a reque t. 'I Isis force, after reaching Souakim, wii. op. ate between that place and Berber to secure possession of the route between those points, and then effect a complete junction, with the British forces on the Nile, both above and below Berber. Among the troops ordered from Eng land are the 20th Hussars, 3rd Battalion Rifle Brigade, Battalion of xhe Scots Fusiliers,Battalion of Coldstream Guards, and Squadron of Fifth Lancers- _ _ General Wolaeley declines permission to non-combatants to remain at the front, and will stop all newspaper correspond ence. The correspondents have returned from Gubat to Korti. News from General Earle, dated Febu ary 7, says that, on the Thursday preced ing, the Camel Corps had a skirmish in land with hostile Arabs, and captured a number of Remington rifles, camels, and cattle.

Earl Rosebery is making patriotic 'Speeches. He said to the Liberals at Epsom that the -Soudan catastrophe had been sent to test the spirit and patriotism of th© country, and it behoved English men lo present an undaunted front to the enemy. A Gazette of February 9 said that the Cabinet bad decided that the defeat of El Mahdi was necessary to vindicate Eng land ; and the Khedive of Egypt believes that i! England does not take immediate steps to crush him, his influence may seriously threaten the stability of the British Empire in India, A despatch o! February 10 says General 1 Wolseley asks that the advance from Souakim be made within a month. He sees no necessity for waiting until autumn.

General Wolseley, with the British forces, started from Korti on the evening of February 10 to cross the desert to Gubai. Only a portion of his regiments remained at Korti General Earle’s ad vance on ißerber commenced on February 10 also.

ADDITIONAL MAIL NEWS.

[by telegraph] . ‘ Auckland, To-day.

Lady Bell has been seriously ill. Hon. J. Campbell has given HO.OOO towards establishing the Bishopric of Fiji . . XT „ Referring to the intention of New Zea land to establish steamer communication between Auckland, Samoa and Tonga, the North German Gazette regards it as an “ intended attempt to counteract the German enterprise which has hitherto been paramount in tne Samoa and Tonga Islands, and to gain a commanding in fluence there," and adds “ the inhabitants Of New Zealand at all events expect an extension of British rule in the Eastern portion of the South Pacific." .The Chinese colony in Turea, Hum boldt County, numbering several hun dred, were evicted by a committee of citizens bn February 7, and sent to San Francisco. They had engaged in a des perate battle in the streets, daring which a white citizen was accidentally shot and killed. Rossawas shot In a car In Broadway on February 2nd. The street was full of people homeward bound, and the excite ment over the shooting was intense, although the wounded man was recog nised by very few. The first shot took effect in O’Donovan's body, and he fell to the side walk. Thai woman continued to shoot till she emptied a five-chambered revolver. Rossa was taken to the hospital, and placed in a cot in the same ward as Captain Phelan, lately stabbed by Short in Rossa’a office. Phelan smiled grimly when he found out who the patient was f but maintained silence. An examination *of the wound showed that the ball had penetrated the back, but the doctors pronounced that there was no immediate danger. The assailant is an English woman named Dudley, aged 25, a nurse and married, a good looking woman, dressed neatly, and wore an eyo-glats. Her manner was en tirely composed. She answered some of the questions put to her promptly and without embarrassment, to others she simply shook her head and smiled with a look which said, “ I shall only answer questions I know you hare a right to ask." Further enquiry developed the fact that the woman had been almost crazed with excitement ever since the explosions in London Tower and Parliament buildings, and this mental condition was intensified at the time she wounded Rossa. The latter will admit of no other explanation than that she was an agent of the British Government em ployed to assassinate him. Joyce, his trusted friend, shares with him this opinion, and he in common with all dyna miters all over the United States threaten terrible reprisals against Britain. With the exception of Joyce and his kind, the sentiment of nearly everybody seems to be one of regret that Mrs Dudley’s shot had not proved fatal. Edwards, the English Consul in New York, regretted Rossa bad been shot by an English woman, and thought she musthave been demented. People in London became jubilant over the news of the shooting, and thousands of toasts were drunk to the health and happiness of Mrs Dudley as a heroine. The Doily Telegraph said, “ It would be idle to pretend there was the smallest sym pathy for Rossa inEngland,” and describes Us whole career as one of cowardly atrocities. The Daily Neivs deplores the event, but only on the ground that it will lead to reprisals in Canada. There was great excitement, followed by intense disappointment that the wound was not even dangerous. During his-first hour in the hospital Rossa received telegrams from all parts of the country, and over 100 letters came through the mails. Many were hostile in tone. OnefromNew Jersey read “Incarnate fiend, this hour dp I consecrate myself to your destruction, if the bullet sent by the immortal Mrs Dud ley does not finish you. 1 An outraged Englishman.” A. man in Missouri wired from Hanson’s Cross (M.S.), February 3, 1885, Rossa, dynamiter, New I oik, Hope to God yon may die ; no such luck.

EUROPEAN ITEMS.

(By Telrgraph.)

(“ Age ” !sp eciais )

(Per Waihora at the Bluff )

London. March 1.

The Economist haa published an article la which it makes severe reflections upon the published correspondence between the Government of New South Wales and its bankers, disclosing methods which the Bank of New South Wales resorted to in order to float loans for the colony. The English Government have requested the Agents-Gen era! to confer together and supply the Colonial Office with a joint note m reference to amendments suggested by the Imperial Government re Federa tion Enabling Bill. Mr- Motley, member for Newcastle upon Tyne, has given notice in the House of Commons that he will ask the Govern --Tuesday next to supply full details of the military forces of the Aus tralian Colonies, h .i. m > *■. London, March 3- The British! Government have issued an ultimatum to Russia, in which any further advance in jibe direction of tbe. Afghan Rentier Is forbidden.

IN MEMORIAM.

The fo-lowing lines have been sent to us by a Tinwaid resident ; Gordon, farewell ! farewell to England’s son— The nobl st of a noble ba 1 d has gone; In honor wrapped, by t eachery betrayed, Ere he his self-imposed task had done. Gordon, farewell ! the wail extends afar— From China, Cape, and Egypt’s arid sand The wail is heard, and pent up bossoms feel The hero’s gone, the saviour of the ir land. Gordon, farewell ! thy home that knows the well. All honor to unselfish memory gives ; In sadness mourns a son she loves so well, Honor so bright untarnished ever lives. Gordon, farewell ! thy country sadly mourns. Mourns with remorse, th t help so long de layed Had not relieved thee and displaced the thought By friends and country thou had’st been betrayed. Gordon, farewell! we know thy latest thoughts! Religion, ever taught by thee now gone, Leads us to join the in thy last sad prayer — “ Oh, God, I bow to Thee ; Thy will be done !” Tinwaid.

AN APOLOGY.

“N.Z Times” to Sir J. Vogel.

(By Telegraph.) Wellington, Torday

This morning the New Zealand Times published the {following :—“ Regarding certain remarks and a telegram that ap peared in our paper relating to the Hon Sir Julius Vogel’s connection with the Consolidated Telephone Company, we desire to state—(!■) That our reference to the matter incur summary was inserted by a subordinate member of our staff con trary to editorial instructions, and was through an oversight printed ; (2) as to the remarks and telegrams from time to time published, we find on reading the two reports of the Investigation Com mittee that the questions at issue between Sir Julius Vogel and the Company are in the nature of a private dispute, and do not in any way reflect on his character. We have to express our regret that these remarks and telegrams appeared in our columns, founded as they were on mis leading data, and we have to apologise for their appearance.”

SPORTING

V-R.C. AUTUMN MEETING.

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT. ] Melbourne, Saturday. The third day’s racing took place to day. The Champion Stakes, of 25 sovs each, with 1,000 added ; for three-year-olds and upwards ; weight for age ; three miles.

Hon W. Pearson’s b h Commotion, by Panic —Evening Star, 6yrs, Oat 61b 1 Mr G. Davis’s hr c David, by The Gondolier —Alice Drew, 3yrs, 7st 121 b 2

Mr W. Branch’s b c Silver King, by First King—Senorita, 3yrs, 7st 12lb 3 Six horses started. Frying Pan cut out the running for the first round, but during the second turn, at the back of the course, Commotion took command, and maintain ing it to the finish, won easily by ten lengths from David. Time, smin 26|sec.

TELEGRAMS.

fPKB PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Rifle Association.

Wellington, To-day.

The Rifle Association meeting com menced this morning. The weather is fine though dull, with a strong north-west wind blowing straight down the range. About 240 competitors are present; Major Butts, Adjutant of the Wellington district, is in command. Sixteen targets are in use, 6 at 200yds and 300yds, and the remainder at long distances. Ths shooting will probably extend over eight days, but if possible the championship will be decided on Friday afternoon.

Drowned

Blenheim, To-day,

William M. Young, of the firm of Earp and Young, merchants, Blenheim, was drowned yesterday afternoon while crossing the Pelorus river on a sporting trip to Maungatapn. His horse stumbled and threw the rider who was washed down stream, the current being very rapid. Tne body has not yet been recovered.

Shipping. Dunedin, To-day. Arrived—Waimea Canese, 133 days from London. Fire Brigades’ Competition. At the adjourned Fire Brigades’ Com petition, Dunedin won Shand Mason’s prize, being victorious in the manual engine and hose and reel competitions, while South Dunedin won the curricle practice.

A Bad Character.

Invercargill, To-day,

A fortnight ago a young man named Thomas Forreter received a month’s im prisonment for stowing away in the Roto mahana, from Port Chalmers to Bluff. On Saturday he assaulted one of the gaol warders, and was charged with the offence in Court. The Bench sentenced him to six months’ imprisonment. Before the sentence was imposed, prisoner, who was very defiant, swore at the Magistrates and afterwards addressed most filthy language to them. The prisoner is well known to the police all ovei the colony, having re ceived thirteen convictions —in two cases under the names of Smith and Lundon.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, MARCH 9, 1885.



Here ia another story of the sea told by the captain of a Norwegian barque who came across an Iceberg full of seals. The first iceberg was observed when in longti udo 50 deg. north and latitude 45 deg. east. The weather had been very foggy, and the vessel was moving along with shore canvas, when suddenly a mountain of ice loomed up, and the barque drifted towards it. The berg was as clear as crystal, with the exception of a great dark mass in the centre, while from a cleft in the side a small column of vapour arose. When the vessel approached to within a reasonable distance of the berg, it was discovered that the black mass in the centre consisted of live seals. Without ex aggeration (says the captain) were between 20Q and 300 seals theye. The berg was evidently hollow, and the water we could see the seals plunge into now and then was the ocean. The wall of ice that separated us from the seals appeared to be but a few feet thick, and I think it has only been there a short time. Very likely it formed after the seals were there, for it is not probable that .they would have come up in such numbers from below and voluntarily made a place like that their home. They no doubt gathered there from different parts of a big iloe, and have been floating around for months unable to change their quarters.” After sailing round the berg without finding an opening, they hove the barque to and lay off the iceberg as long as they dared, hoping it would split or crack in some manner to give them a chance to get at the seals, but nothing happened, aud they had to sail away. Wells’ "Rough on Corns,” I Ask for Wells’ Rough on Corns.” Quick relief, complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bunions, The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents, I Indigestion and Liver Complaints,—For these .coHipliUnts Baxter’s Compound Quinine Pills have proved a specific, acting powerfully on the liver and mildly on the stomach. Sold everywhere, •or post free ' from J. Baxter, Chemist, Christchurch, for 19 or 44 stamps.



DDFELLOWS’ 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, “ 0 ! Erin, my Country ”(Jef ferys)—Miss Butler 3 Song and chorus, “The Cruiskeen Lawn” (Benedict) —Mr T. Lowe 4 Song, “ Come Back to Erin” (Clari bel) —Mrs Hodge 5 Selection, by request, “After Dark ” (Audihert) —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, “Fa ience ” (Sullivan) —Ash- burton Orchestral Society. An interval of ten minutes. Part 11. 9 Selection, “ Irish Airs ” (Sibold) — Ashburton Orchestral Society 10— 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— Song, “ The dear little Shamrock Mr Rose 14— Song, “Kate O’Shane’’ (Linley)— Mias E. Barrett 15— Song, “ The Colleen Bawn ” (Bene dict) —Mr P. Lowe 16— Selection, Scotch airs (Sibold) —Ash- burton Orchestral Society Doors open 7.30 ; commence at eight punctually. Prices of admission, 3s 2s and Is. Sea's may be reserved at J. Purchase, Hon Secretary, East street. 3 355



Public Notices: N o T E. Persons with Dogs TRESPASSING on Runs 20 and 21, south bank Rasaia River, will be prosecuted. 3 330 SAMUEL BOYLE. • rjlO TEAMSTERS. Wanted at once, 2-horse teams for cart ing and stacking grain. Very full rates given. Apply Matson, Cox and Co., or Gould and Cameron. 3 342



TENDERS wanted for Carting about 40,000 feet Timber and other building materials from Valetta station. For particnUrs apply to BARNES & SMITH, 3 351 Builders, Ashburton.



IMPOUNDED from the Village Settle ment, South Rakaia, on February 26th, one red and whits Calf, one roan Calf (steers), one white heifer Calf ; no visible brands. One Lamb, swallow fork on near ear. If not previously released will be.Rold at neon on Thursday, March 19th. G. SHELLOCK, 3 219 Poundkeeper. NOT.CE is hereby given that the Partnership hitherto existing be tween the undersigned, G. F. Scott and Joun P. F. Newman, as Livery Stable keepers, has this day been DISSOLVED by mutual consent. The business will In future be carried on by the said Geo. F. Scott, on his own account, who will dis charge and receive all debts due by and to the late firm. Dated at Ashburton this 9th day of March, 1885 JOHN P. F. NEWMAN. G. F. SCOTT. ■Witness to both signatures— John A. 0 >ygill, Solicitor, Ashburton. 3 359



EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. ASHBURTON BRIDGE, The above Bridge will be Closed against all Traffic, except foot passengers, on 9th, 11th, 12th and 13th March, from 8 p.m. to 6.30 a.m. By order. Christchurch, March 6, 1885. 3 334 JAMES BURNETT, Assistant Engineer Working Railways.



Ashburton coal and fire wood DEPOT, r. s7bean 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. R. S. Bean, West stebbt. 6 1147



Canterbury Mills. rjlO FARMERS AND OTHERS. CORN SACKS, hv size and weights. At lowest current rates, 2 292 0. W. TURNER.



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



Meetings. COURSING CLUB. A General MEETING of this Club will be held on 14th instant, at 7.30 p. m., at the Somerset Hotel. Business—Election of officers and con sideration of programme for forth coming season, and any other busi ness requiring attention. By order. 3 338 M. C. O. DIGBY. JB APTIST CHURCH, Oddfellows’ flail, Ashburton, THIS EVENING, MARCH 9th, 1885. Miss Arnold, Zenana Missionary from India, will de liver an address on “BENGALI DOMESTIC LIFE,” illustrated with articles of dress, house hold utensils, etc , etc. Chair will be taken at eight o’clock. All are cordially Invited. Admission free. A collection will he made at the close. 3 350



Baptist ohuroh, Oddfellows’ Hall, Ashburton. ANNIVERSARY Tea Meeting AND SALE OF WORK. GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 3rd, 1885. Tickets—la fid each. THE ANNIVERSARY SERVICES, Will be conducted by the Rev 0. Da lx. aston, Christchurch, ON EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL sth. 3 333



To Let and For Sale. FOR SALE OR TO LET—6B Acre FARM of good Land, well watered, and near school. A. Rosooe, Liamrre, Hinds. 3 332 20 s commodious business premises, Wakanui road, close to Post Office ; shop fitted up and dwelling of six rooms with scullery, H. M. Jones. 3 357 oollbn factory FOR SALE.



Offers are invited for the PURCHASE of the LAND, BUILDINGS, ENGINES, BOILERS, MACHINERY, and other Plant of the Ashburton Woollen Factory Company (Limited). (IN LIQUIDATION). The above comprises everything neces sary for the manufacture of Woollen Goods of every description, and presents a first-class opportunity to anyone inter ested to purchase a Woollen Mill com plete, with all the newest appliances in thorough working order, at a nominal price. For particulars, apply to JOHN L. SCOTT (Scott Bros), Christchurch ; or ALBERT ROBERTS, Ashburton, 3 204 Official Liquidators. Business Notices.



gLAUGHTBRI SLAUGHTER ! 1 Have You Read the Following ? Hard Gash Prices, to be turned into Gash. An Immense Sacrifice must necessarily take place when Gash is so scarce as it is at present, MESSRS HAYES & CO., DESIRE to Inform the Public Generally, that they are determined to CLEAR IMMEDIATELY, ONE-HALF OF THEIR LARGE AND ASSORTED STOCK OF BOOTS, CLOTHING DRAPERY AND MILLINERY, Amounting to £IO,OOO. SALE TO COMMENCE JANUARY 15th, 1885.



Now Look at the Prices 1 Now Look at the Prices ! DRESS DEPARTMENT. 3000 yards Print, 2Jd originally 4jd Colored Satena, 4£d, were lOi Linen Ginghams, 3£d, were 6d Dress Materials, various, 4|d were IOJd Black Cashmere, Is 4d, double width CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, A few Mclntoshes to be cleared at 7s 6d Men’s Tweed Suits from 15s 6d Blue Serge Suits, 12s 6d White Flannel Cricketing Suits, 19a 9d Men’s “Kapai” Tweed Trousers, 5s 3d Men’s White Shirts (linen fronts), 2s lid, worth 4s 6d Men’s Regatta Shirts, with collar, 2s Qd, worth 3a lid lien’s Brown Cotton Drawers, per pair Men’s Heavy Ribbed Drawers, Is lOd per pair Men’s Umberllas, 2s each



MILLINERY AND MANTLES. Print Ooatumes, 2s lid, were 6s 9d Straw Rata, 4£d, worth la 6d Knitted Petticoats, full size, la 9d Leghorn Rata (trimmed), la Qd MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT. Heavy Twilled Sheeting, BJd, 72in wise, All Wool Welsh Flannel, la per yard All Wool Welsh Scarlet, 3sd per yard Green and Crimson Damask, lid per yard Heavy Flax Shirting, reduced to 4|d Heavy Union Shirting, reduced to 6d Blankets from 6a lid per pair Turk ish Towels, 6d each Tapestry Brussels Carpets, 2s 4d, worth 3s 6d Cotton Tweed for boy’s wear, |la 3d per yard BOOT DEPARTMENT. Men’s Heavy Shooter Boots, 10s 6d {men’s Bluchers, nailed, 6s 6d Our Immense Stock of Women’s Boots, all Reduced to startling prices Children’s Patent Leather Elastic Sides, Is 3d per pair, worth 2s 6d HOSIERY DEPARTMENT. 3 pairs Women’s Colored Stocking for Is 6d Oirl’s and Boy s Stockings, all colors, 4Jd Children’s Socks, Id per pair 1 Men's Socks, 6d per pair. All Remnants and Od£ Pieces to be SWEPT OUT S THAN i HA 1 70



riIHE ASHBURTON COUNTY X STOCK AND S A LEY ARDS COMPANY (Limited), Is prepared to Dip Sheep IN large or small lots at the following soale of charges : For the first 500 sheep, one penny each For the second 500 sheep, one half penny each Forjtheseopnd 1,000 sheep, one farthing eaph , ■ . For flocks of over 2,000 special arrange - ments will he made. ■ v: The material used will be charged for in addition to the above, • GEORGE JAMESON, $ 207 Secretary.



Adjournment op district fCOURT. The Next Sitting of the District Court, gazetted for Tuesday, 10th March, will be formally adjourned to Wednesday, 11 th March instant, at 11a.m. By order. J. R, OOLYEP, 3 354 Clerk District Court. Auctions.



PURE BERKSHIRE Pigs. TIN WALD YARDS. TUESDAY, 10th MARCH, 1885. Messrs matson, cox & co. have received instructions from the owner to Sell by Public Auction on the above date, Some of the beat SOWS AND BOARS in the district, bred from the first prize tairera at the Ashburton Agricu tural and Pastoral Association Shows 1883 and 1884. This is a line wo would specially draw attention to. Full pedigree at sale. MATSON, COX & CO., 3 329 Auctioneers.



WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11th. SALE OF Furniture & Effects MR T BULLOCK haa received in structions from the Rev J, Nixon (on account of his leaving for Dunedin), to sell by Public Auction at his residence, Tancred street, on the above date, The whole of his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising, Tables, chairs, Kidderminster carpets, whatnot, pictures, bedsteads, chests drawers, dressing tables, wash stands, kitchen utensils, etc., etc. 1 Harmonium, 3 stops, by Alex. Kelleg 3 221 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, MARCH 21st. Six Sections FOR SALE IN TINWALD, AND -I ACRE SECTION, On Beach Road, with thereon. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr Roderick Mc- Kenzie, to Sell by Public Auction, on the above date— TOWN SECTIONS, Numbers 8 and 101, fronting McMurdo street, Tinwald, good Building Sites, and 234, 235, 236, 237, fronting Anne street. These would make a good paddock until required for Build ing purposes. Also, lot containing J Acre, fronting Beach road, on which is erected a 4-Roomed House. Terms liberal at sale. Sale at 1 o’clock. 3 352 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, MARCH 21at. T.S. 842, 818 & 689 FOR SALE. MR T. BULLOCK haa received in structions from A. G. Cook, Esq., to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on Saturday, March 21st, TOWN SECTION 842, corner of Cass and Aitken streets; 689, fronting Cameron street and near the Ash burton Brewery; 818, fronting Aitken street. These Sections will be sold on very liberal terms of payment. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 3 353 Auctioneer.



Ham and Ewe Fair, SHBURTON AGRICULTURAL PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE ANNUAL RdM AND EWE FAIR, Under the abo?e auspices, will be held at the TIN WALD YARDS, THURSDAY, 26th MARCH. The Sale will commence with the Ewes at 11 o’clock sharp, and should it be found impossible to submit all the lota in one day, the Rams will bo offered on Commencing at 11 o’clock sharp. Yard Fees—Rams, 6d each ; Ewes, Is per score. GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary, Ashburton County S*ock and Saleyards Company. H. H. SEC RETAN, Secretary, Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Under the anspicies of the AND ON FRIDAY, 27th MARCH, Association. 3 205



Stock Sales. liakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to our diet 1 that for the future the SALES of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be hold at the Rakaia the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND HER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY 7 1606 MATSON, COX & CO.



PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. IMPORTANT SALE OP SUBURBAN AND OTHER PROPERTY, Being a portion of that well-known and VALUABLE ESTATE, GEOYE EAEM.



George Jameson. Eye 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, 206 Ashburton,



Sheep Dip. FOR SALE, DIP, in 5 gallon drums AND rj!HOMAS’S DIP, in 151 b tins and 1001 b drums. GKORGE JAMESON, 2 261 Ashburton.



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, A UOTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE L \_ AGENT. VEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. __ FOR 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. • mO LET—Office in Coleman’s Build- J_ ings. Apply ALFRED HARRISON, Agent. FOR SALE—Billiard Table, size three quarter, 12ft by 4£ft. Nearly new, in perfect order. Complete. ALFRED HARRISON



Thos. Bullock. REVISED LIST of PROPERTIES X For Sale and to Let, etc. SUBURBAN. 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 ijj-acro, with five roomed house, Alford Forest road Lots 42, 43, 44, 63, 65, together with house, Allenton, near the Woollen Factory Lot 24, Alford Forest road, together with dwelling-house Five acres, first class building site, corner of Middle and Allan road TINWALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three roomed house thereon Lota 356, 359, 360



MR T. BULLOCE (in conjunction with Messrs Friedlander Bros.)) 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 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 also 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.



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 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 best 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 Saloyards have been erected, and the large attendance at the w'ee'kly mar kets proves that the settlers in the neigh borhood are fully alive to the advantages which these markets oi^’er. Intending purchasers are respectfully Invited to inspect the several lots to bo offered previous to the sale. T. BULLOCK, $ 303 Auctioneer,



HINDS. Lot 56 TOWN PROPERTIES, 777, Corner of Cox and William street 778, Adjoining fronting Cox street. 1090, Wills street, with five-roomed house, well situated 535, Peter street, with dwelling-house and blacksmith’s shop. 545, 554, 555, To let only, at a nomi nal rental. TO LET ; Commodious premises in. East street Commodious house in Peter street Blacksmith’s shop, together with dwelling-house, in Peter street Five-roomed house at Trevorton Four-roomed house at Trevorton Four-roomed house, Oraham’s road, Tinwald Seven-roomed House in Cameron street Shop and boarding-house in Triangle Four-roomed house, corner of Catne.ron and William street Comfortable House, together with Stable, near the Woollen Factory Office in Arcane Shop and dwelling in Moore street. MISCELLANEOUS : FOR SALE. Barb wire No 8. and 10 fencing wire Spring carts, new, from Ll 9: to L 3.4 Ploughs, harrows, drays Strong building for removal, suitable lor granary or stable Quantity of mixed Firewood, from Wai mate, at 30s per cord Second-hand Drays Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON,



■AndrewfOrr. Great Slaughter of Boots! ANDREW ORR g-AS SECURED THE BALANCE OF A MANUFACTURER’S STOCK OF BOOTS, AMOUNTING- TO NEARBY £BOO, AT HALF TRICE. THEY WILL BE OPEN Vx>R SALE ON SATURDAY MORNIH» Aa to Price, Sizes, and Particular ee Friday erening’s Guauniiw. Business Notices.



Srhurray^ CO “ Tempus Fugit.” R. MURRAY JNYITES inspection of his splendid stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, Etc., Etc. eli S 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 yeais. A choice and well-selected assortment of Gold and Silver Jewellery marked dw at a low figure to ensure a speedy clearance. New and Chaste Designs suitable for Christmas and New Year’s Gifts. ROBERT MUR RAY, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Em, EAST STREET. 12 2331 CANTERBURY BRANCH. 7 Ri ISI Established 1859, Capital t1,000,01m UnUVJTEO IjRfiIUTY OF SHRREt-QLDF/?i rjIHE PREMIER COLONIAL COMP AK Y 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 economist, 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 jd per head pec 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 purpi of the 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 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 slmpl and plain directions are given on every packet. The powder can also bo used in dry state for the destruction of rats and mice. A little sprinkled on a slice 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 w; therefore perfectly safe. The above marvellous discovery has gained for Herman Bros, and Go., London, the silver medal at the jatercolonial Exhibition at Melbourne, 1866, besides numerous testimonials from Government officia and all the elite of the mndicri 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 cac be obtained in parcels. Price—One Shilling; or six packets for Five Shillings. Liberal reduction allowed to the trade. Manufactory—BEAUMONT SQUARE, MILE END ROAD, LONDON. 8 28



mk D INING & 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 coat. HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOK Good Second-Hand Furniture or Household Requisites. Furniture sold on Deferred Payments. Venetian Blinds Made to Order &c.



MPORTANT NOT*./® or Amalgamation. OR R' & CO. AND ROBERT ALCORN. The business carried on for some yean by John Orr, and known as Orr and Co M 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 On and Co’s Buildings on and after Monday, the 16th instant. The Motto of the new firm will be small 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 Do posits at Call, 5£ per cent, per annum for three months, and fii per cent, per anun • If fixed for 6 months or over, j ward, Manager. Office; —At Chambers, Burnett



Funerals Furnished in First class Style. J. Meecli & Co. EAST AND BURNETT STREETS.