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TARANAKI AUTUMN MEETING* New Plymouth, Last night. Sou’-Wester has been scratched fur all engagements at the Taranaki Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting. Mystery, J f.lia Ann and other horses have arrived. Very little betting is being done at pre sent. Soma good gallops were taken this morning. The following are final payments for the Derby. Ftuilier I £ waters jr a y | Satanella The following are the entries for the Maiden Stakes. Fungus Orphan Girl Wide-awake Manara Druid Patoria Blue Bell Germaine Mermaid Le Clair Detective Batcher Boy Maria

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fIIIttITRK’H TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT 1 (Received March 24, 12.45 p.m.) Shipping- Capetown March 23. Shaw, Seville Albion s,s. Coptic from Plymouth (February 28th) sailed hence last evening for New Zealand. Madeira, March 23. New Zealand Shipping Co.’s R.M.S. Aorangi from Wellington (14th Feb ruary) arrived yesterday morning. Her shipment of frozen mutton is in good, condition. American Minister. Washington, March 23. It is announced that Senator Phillips has been appointed American Minister to the Court of St James, and for the future the appointment will not be sub ject to political changes, but be of a permanent character. The Ameer’s Visit. Oalcgita, March 23. Lord Dufferin, Viceroy of India, started to-day for Rawal Pindi, in the Punjaub, in order to receive the Ameer of Cabul on a visit to India.

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(rBCTSK’s TELBGBAMS COPYRIGHT.) Aquatic. Sydney, Yesterday. < Hanlan and Beach are doing hard training for their sculling match for the championship of the world and LSOO a-side, which takes place between them on Saturday next. Both men are show ing fine form, and the betting is about even. J Cricket. Melbourne, Yesterday. The cricket match, England v. Aus tralia, was resumed this morning. The Englishmen continued at the wickets the whole of the day, the score stand ing at 270, with five wickets down, when the stumps were drawn. The highest scorers are : —Barnes, bowled, 29; Scotton, caught, 74; Bates, not out, 54, [Some slight discrepancy seems to have crept into this telegram, as the remaining two wickets have to account for over 100 runs.]

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v [PSS PRESS ASSOCIATION. 1 The Governor.’ Auckland, To-day. Arrived, — Manapoari, from Sydney. The Governor ia a passenger. Sporting. Leonata and Tigredia have been scratched for the faster Handicap, Ballway Opening. Ha web a, Last night. The weather was wretched for celebrat ing the establishment of the through con nection by railway. The Hons Bnckley, Atkinson, Bryce, Mr S. Trimble, the Mayors of New Plymouth, Patea, and "Wanganui, and representatives of local bodies were present. The Hon Mr Back log made a speech on the arrival of the trains, declaring the line open, congratu lating the district on the accomplishment of a great work, and anticipating future Erosperity. The Acting-Governor would ave been present had business per mitted. The visitors are being enter tained at a banquet. Seductions. Wellington, Last night. It is understood that considerable re dactions are being made in the Audit de partment, and that eight officers have re ceived notice that their services are to be dispensed with. It is also stated that Mr Hartwright, the Audit officer in the Agent-General's department, London, re tires on account of age, and that he will be sncoaedtd by an officer sent from here. Mr Palliser’s name is mentioned as the gentleman likely to succeed Mr Hart wrlgbt. New Opera House. Wellington, To-day. Mr Chatfield, architect for the new opera house here, left for M elbonrne yes terday. He will consult with Messrs Williamson and Gardner and Musgrove, and Messrs Henning and Gordon, scenic artists, with respect to the latest modern Improvements in laying stage and arrange ments of scenery. Emperor William. The 88th birthday of the Emperor William was celebrated by the German residents by a social gathering. Wellington-Manawatu Bailway Company.

Subject to the approval of Parliament on one hand, and the shareholders of the Wellington-Manawata Railway Company on the other, the Government have ar ranged terms with the Directors of that Company for taking over the line now in course of construction by them. The Native Craze. The Government intend to treat the religions mania amongst the natives in the north as simply a matter to be attended to by the police, who will take steps to prevent a breach of the peace occurring. Long Bide. Keefton, Last night. Ur Field, jun., has just performed the I journey from Nelson to Reefton on a bicycle. The distance is about 140 miles, which was accompli-hed in 60 hours. Post-Sessional. Mr Menteath, M.H. t<. for Inangahua, addressed the electors of Brunnerton, No town, Nelson Creek and Red Jack, in Grey Valley, and had large meetings at each centre. He received a unanimous vote of confidence at each place. Anniversary. Dunedin, Last Night. The was fine for the celebration of the 37th anniversary of the founding of the Province to-day. The railway ex cursion to Lawrence was patronised by about 1,000 persons. Ordination, j Three young men, Messrs Gibson, Hog '■hon and Martin, were yesterday ordained clergymen of the Anglican Church. They all formerly belonged to the Wesleyan Church. The Rev A. R. Fitchett, who performed the ceremony, was also for merly a Wesleyan clergymen. Presentation, r Dunedin, To-day. The inhabitants of’the Flat have sub scribed to retain the services of a lawyer to prosecute the Flemings. Expensive Evasion. „ At the Pity Police Court, James Wilson was fined L4O for evasion' of the Beer PfQty Act,

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 1685.



Public Notices; -prr o T I c E Persons with Dogs TRESPASSING on Runs 20 and 21, south bank Raxaia River, will be prorecuted. 3 330 SAMUEL BOYLE. Money. SEVERAL sums of Money to Lend on freehold security, at current rates of interest Principals only dealt with. 3 428 OH AS. W. PURNELL. ANY Person TRESPASSING on the Properties of the undersigned will be prosecuted. _ „ „ DUDLEY & NORTHEY, 2 302 A. PATTESON, Junk. TOWLE’S pennyroyal and steel pills for females quickly correct all irregulari ties and 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. 1 12 JNDUSTBIAL EXHIBITION. NOTICE—AII Applications for Space at the New Zealand Industrial ' xhibition must be left with the undersigned not later than 12 o’clock noon on MONDAY, the 30th instant. CHARLES BRADDELL, 3 433 Town Clerk. V. R. OF REVISION OF LISTS. To the Justices of the Peace in the Jury District of Ashburton You are hereby requested to attend a MEETING cf Justices to Revise the Jury List for the District of Ashburton, at the Resident Magistrate’s Courthouse, Ashburton, on Saturday, the 4th day of April, 1885. J. R. COLYER, 3 405 Jury Officer.



In Bankruptcy. V. R. IN BANKRUPTCY. IN the District Court of Ashburton (being a Local Court of Bankruptcy), holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1883 Notice is hereby given that the first meeting of creditors of JOHN STEPHENS, blacksmith, of Ashburton, will be held at the District Court house, Ashburton, on SATURDAY, March 28th, 1885, at 11 o’clock in the forenoon. And the public examination of the bankrupt will take place at the sitting of the District Court at Ashbur ton, on FRIDAY, April 10th. Dated this 23rd day of March, 1885. j 3 432 J. O. BELL, Deputy Official Assignee.



Tenders. TENDERS Wanted for Building Three roomed House at Waterton town ship Plans and specifications at Guar dian office. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders to be in by March 31st, 1885. 3 426 MILES HOOD. p RUBBING GORSE. TENDERS are invited up to 4 p.m. I on Tuesday next, for Grubbing Gorse aftd Trimming Fences on the section adjoin ing the Ashburton Saleyards. GEORGE JAMESON, 3 416 Ashburton. rj! HATCH I N G. Tenders required immediately for TH ATO. ■ ING 21 stacks, more or less, on the Hinds portion of the Laghmor Estate. Work urgent. 3 423 DONALD McLEAN. COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for— 1— Maintenance of part of Ashburton- Rangitata Water Supply for twelve months 2 Carting and Driving 50 iron piles for weir at Pudding Hill. Specifications can be seen at Council office, and Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, to be sent in not later than 11 o’clock a.m., Friday, 27th March. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 3 408 County Engineer. Matson, Cox and Co.



Messrs matson, cox, & co. have for Sale, privately, in Blocks of from Two to Five Acres, some of the best .LAND in Ashburton County, just outside the Belt, Allenton. Easy terms. Also, good House, 7 rooms, and 9 acres Land. 2 281 Matson. Cox <& Co. Auctioneers & valuators, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RATES AKD ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS WOOL, GRAIN, SEED AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have now on hand for sale— Woolpacks and Cornsacka Fencing Wire of ail sizes, B wbed Plain Green and Yellow Tancred Turnips Sklrvin Swedes and other Turnip Seeds of all descriptions Mangolds, etc. Clover Seeds of all descriptions Cocksfoot Rye-graas Tea in boxes and half-chests Bran, Oats, Chaff, &o. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. Wool Purchased IN •jARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES



EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) FETE TO BE HELD AT CHRIST CHURCH, ON MARCH 27th, In aid of the Spanish Relief Fund. Saturday Return Tickets to Christ church will be issued at Ashburton, Wai kari and intermediate stations, on the 27th inst, and will be available for return up to and including 30th inat. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, March 20th, 1885. 3 430 The education board of the DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTERBURY. ELECTION OF COMMITTEE. The Education Board of the District of North Canterbury hereby publicly notify that the Election of a Committee for the School District of Winslow, held on the 26th of January, having been declared null and void, under the power conferred on the Board by section 66 of the Educa tion Act, 1877, the Board directs that a PUBLIC MEETING of the Householders in the said district be held on WEDNES DAY, the Bth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and .eighty-five, at 7-30 o’clock in the evening, in the Schoolhouse, for the election of seven householders to form the Committee for such district for the year ending with the fourth Monday in January next year. The Board further directs that the first meeting of such School Committee be held in the place appointed for the elec tion immediately after the election upon the same evening. J. Y. COLBORNE-VEEL, Secretary. Christchurch, March 23, 1885. 3 434 Ashburton coal and fire WOOD DEPOT, R. sffiEAN Has for Sale at Lowest Rates— COAL (Newcastle and Native), POSTS and RAILS, STAKES, WIRE, Ac OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, OHIOKWHEA r. Also, a first-class NEW EXPRESS with Reversible Seats. Terms, if desired. B. S. Bean, West street, 6 1147



CONSIGNED TO THE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, OB THE HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASH ADYANOES MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS. WEEKLY SALES OF HORSES, COWS, PIGS AND ALT. KINDS OF STOCK AND PRODUCE on SATURDAYS AT 11 O’CLOCK SHARP. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OP STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TIN WALD Alternately. NEXT SALE AT TIN WALD YARDS ON TUESDAY, MARCH 24 AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co] Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’a Threshing Machine. MATSON, COX, & CO WEST STREET, Ashbubton 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 Lsf a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH & OTHER CLOVERS MATSON, COX AND CO.



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



GRICULTURAL Machine Shop, WAKANDI ROAD. CHARLES RAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, Reapers and Binders, and all classes of maoninery. Special attention given to Bicycles, Tricycles and Sewing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and adjusted. Model work. General repairs. 3 384



"VTOTICE ia hereby given that the Partnership hitherto existing be tween the undersigned, William Fowke and Geokge 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 bis 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 MoEWEN. Witness to both signatures — J. O. Duncan. With reference to the above, GeOBOE McEwen begs to say that he feels san guine that, by using, os 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 »a will constitute a swingeing business. 8382



Auctions. S, SHEEP SALE AT RAKAIA. mHE NEW ZEALA* D LOAN AND I MERCANTILE AGEN' Y CO. (Limited), will offer by Public Auction, AT R A K A I A, ON THURSDAY, THE 2nd APRIL, 5000 Merino Bound mou h 1000 Meritl<> WETHERy > sound from some of the moat celebrated flocks in Canterbury, Also, MERINO LEICESTER AND LIN COLN RAMS. Sale at 12 o’clock. C. W. TURNER, Agent, Rakaia. E. G. STATELY, 3 409 * Auctioneer. RAM AND EWE FAIR. MESSRS MILES & 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 Merino Ewes from the Anama AOV/U Station ; these sheep are sound mouthed and in good condition. J, T. FORD, Auctioneer; 3 380 GEORGE JAMESON, Agent. PRELIMIN ARY ANNOUNC EMENT. IMPORTANT SALE or SUBURBAN AND OTHER PROPERTY, Being a portion of that well-known and VALUABLE ESTATE, GROYE 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 f 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 2 northern aspect; the Land is of first-class quality, and there are • many imgn.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 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- 5, 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 r 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 ii 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 Saleyards have been erected, and the large attendance at the weekly mar- , kets proves that the settlers in the neigh- S borhood are fully alive to the advantages * which these markets offer. Intending purchasers are respectfully invited to inspect the several lota to be offered previous to the sale. T. BULLOCK, 2 203 Auctioneer.



Funeral Notices. 2 U N E R A L NOTICE. The Funeral of the late JOHN BEN ia NETT will leave his late residence, Waka nui, at 1 p.m TO-MORROW, Wednes day, for the Ashburton Cemetery, arriving - there at 3.30. J. MEEOH & CO., 3 437 Undertakers. n f STAR 9 1 OF WQz=. ASH burton. ORANGE LODGE, No. 23. ■ The Brethren of the Orange Institution ■ are particularly requested to MEET at • the residence of their late Brother, John 1 Bennett, to attend bis FUNERAL, which leaves Wakanui at 1 p.m. TO-MORROW, Wednesday. By order of the W.M. J. G. HODGE, 3 43r Secretary. To Let and For Sale. ITIERRETS FOB SALE. Apply to G. tj Taylor, Kaikoura, Marlborough. 3 431 A GOOD SPECULATION FOR A BUSINESSMAN. TO LET or SELL, the GROCERY STORE and DWELLING HOUSE, situate on the Wakanui road. A capital trade has been done for the last 5 years. The goods, which are all first-class, can bo taken at a valuation, N.B.—The under signed requests all Accounts to be Paid at once. _ 3 420 ANDREW YOUNG. Meetings. yj I N D S. A Concert & Dance i Will be given at the Hinds Schoolroom, in aid of the School Fund, on FRIDAY, 27th instant. Musical Director, MR SIDNEY WOLF, R.A.M. 3 424 CHORAL SOCIETY. Messiah, AT THE TOWN HALL, ON GOOD FRIDAY. Conductor —SIDNEY WOLF, R. A.M. 3 376 & & \yr ASONIO DRESS CONCERT will be given by The St. John’s Lodge, No, 1858, E. 0., in the lASONIO HALL, TANG LED STREET on FRIDAY, the 17th APRIL, 1885. lusical director Bro, S. Wolf, R.A.M. Programme in future advertisement. B 3 42 BAPTIST CHURCH, Oddfellows’ Hall, Ashburton. j ANNIVERSARY * Tea Meeting ; AND SALE OP WORK GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 3rd, 1885. Tickets —Is 6d each. A 1 v t k h THE ANNIVERSARY SERVICES, Will be conducted by the i Rev 0. Dallaston, Christchurch, 0 ON EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL sth. 3 333 s



ODDFELLOWS’ HALL.—MISS GH.NBYIEYB WARD.—Wednes day, March 26th, 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 Mias Ward’s greatest pieces —“Forget-me not ” and “ Nance Oldfield ” The season cannot extend over two nights. Admis sion, 4s, 2l 6d and la. 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 Auction. 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,



TO PARTIES IN SEARCH OF FIRST CLASS AGRICULTURAL LAND. SATURDAY, 4th APRIL, At 2 p.m. At the Salerooms, Don street, INVERCARGILL, A portion of the famous Gladfield Estate, Bona Fide Sale. ONLY NOMINAL RESERVES. ACRES 11,000 ACRES. Subdivided into areas extending from 100 to 250 acres, JO. MoARDELL (on behalf of the m British and New Zealand Mortgage and Agency Company, Limited) in con junction with the National Mortgage and Agency Company, Limited, has received instructions to sell by auction on the above date, That portion of this valuable property known as Mayfield, comprising about 3,000 Acres of deep rich land, all of which is in an ad vanced state of cultivation, and in such good heart that a large annual return is assured to anyone ac quiring a Farm on the Estate. The sale of this fine block of land may be considered as being offered to the public Without Reserve. The intention being to sell at prices to suit the times, and on exceptionally easy terms, viz , 10 per cent, cash, 10 per cent, in six months, 15 per cent, in twelve months, remainder secured on the pro perty at a low rate of interest. These terms are practically such as ' to admit of instalments of purchase money being paid from the land itse'f. The remainder of the property will In the meantime be open for private sale in such areas as buyers may require, and on terras that will bo within the reach of any practical farmer of moderate means, a large proportion of the purchase money being allowed to remain secured on the pro perty at 64 per cent, interest. The Gladfield Estate was a first selec tion by Mr Mackintosh on the Oreti Plains, aud adjoins the well-known pro perty of Messrs Smith and Kingswell, as also the deferred payment block of 4,000 acres —every section of which is now oc cupied by thriving settlers. The Oreti Plains, of which Gladfie 1 1 was a special selection, is now established as the best and largest area, of wheat-growing land in Southland, and the whole of the property to be offered is within easy distance of the Wihton or Otautau railway stations. For plans and full particulars apply to the British and New Zr land Mortgage and Agency Company, limited ; or the National Mortgage aud Agency Com pany, Limited, Invercargill, Dunedin, Oamaru, Timaru, Christchurch, aud Agents throughout the soloniea. 3 403



Westerfield Merino EWES, I /LOO guaranteed sound mouth Westerfield Merino EWES, 300 2 and 4-tooth Mount Peel Merino EWES, I 200 sound mouth _ Haldon Merino EWES, sound I 200 mouth Windermere Merino EWES, 2000 full mouth, bred by Hon. R. , Campbell Pareroa Merino EWES, full -3000 mouth Ashwick Flat Merino EWES, 2000 full mouth Dinda Merino EWES, full -1230 mouth From North, Merino EvVES, 2000 full-mouth Also, Longbeach Ist orosa full-mouth EWES cross full -250 _ _ Longbeach 2nd 25 O mouth EWES - _ Horsley Downs 2nd cross 2- 430 tooth EWES ; a very grand line; Also, _ Longbeach Lincoln RAMS, 2- 5 O tooth ;25 Leicester RaMS, 2-tooth Westerfield Merino RAMS, 2- 40 tooth Westerfield Merino RAMS, 4 40 and 6-tooth . Rokeby Merino RAMS _ Southdown Ram LAMBS, bred 20 from imported stock by H. W. Parsons, Ksq. Hampshire Down Ram LAMBS jO 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. Ssle at 11 o’clock sharp. 3 387 MATSON, COX & CO.



Bam and Ewe Fair



Earn and Ewe Fair, Under the auspicies of the \ shburton agricultural x\. AND pastoral association. THE ANNUAL RaM AND EWE F MR, Under the aboye auspices, will be held ai the TIN WALD YARDS, ON 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 lots in one day, the Rams 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 Association. 3 205



Rye 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.



Sfyeep Dip. FOR SALE, DIP, In 5 gallon drama AND rjIHOMAS’S DIP, In 151 b tina and 1001 b drams. GEORGE JAMESON, 2 261 Ashburton.



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, ,4 UCTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE AGENT. VESKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. VGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. EOR 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. FOR SALE —Billiard Table, size three quarter, 12ft by 4Jft. Nearly new, in perfect order. Complete. ALFRED HARRISON 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 sale throughout America, Europe, Australia and New Zea land. WALTHAM AGENT FOR ASHBURTON— W. C. Page, EAST STREET, Aihburton-



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-GLASS 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 he cleared at less than coat. HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOR Goon Second-Hand Furniture or Household Requisites. Furniture sold on Deferred Payments, Venetian Blinds Made to Order &c. -Funerals Furnished in First-class Style. J. Meech & Co. BAST AND BURNETT STREETS.



Bargains Extraordinary. UST OPENED— TI N TRUCKS BOOTS TEN TRUNKS BOOTS ' Biris’ E.S. at ... Maids' at ... Women’s Best Kid Gents’ Boots ... OPENING UP TEN TRUNKS BOOTS s. d. 30 CASES 30 NEW DRAPERY GOODS, EX RIMDTAKA. Business Notices. M MURRAYY2 SHBUR “ Tempos Pugit.” R. MURRAY JNVITES inspection of his splendid stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, Etc., Etc. Special attention is requested for a magnificent line of ENGLISH SILVER LEVER HUNTERS (extra strong cases) at L 5 10a. 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 ow at a low figure to ensure a speedy clearance. ROBERT MUR RAY, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Em, EAST STREET. CANTERBURY BRANCH* Mmm inn MMBBi Established 1859. Capital 11,000,00 n Lhn/M/T£D Liability' of Shareholders rjIHE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT George Jameson. AGENT, ASHBURTON. R^TES. 24



HE WONDER OF THE WORLD. Herman’s WORLD-RENOWNED SHEEP WASH AND CELEBRATED VERMIN DESTROYER This preparation is known throughout the civilised world to be far superior to thing yet discovered for eradictating tick, scab or Hce 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 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 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 purp, 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 Olobe. 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 la 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 he 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 sf} therefore perfectly s^fe. The above marvellous discovery has gained for Herman Bros, and Go., London, the silver medal at ,the .ntercolonial Exhibition at Melbourne, 1866, besides numerous testimonials from Government officla mid all the elite of the medical faculty in Europe. HERMAN BROS. & GO. beg to announce that they have appointed CHARLES NEATE, Chemist and Druggist, East street, them sole Agnnt for Ashburton and vicinity, and from him the preparation can be obtained In parcels. Price—One Shilling; or six packets for Five Shillings, Liberal reduction allowed to the trade. 1 Manufactory—BEAUMONT SQUARE, MILE END ROAD, LONDON. 828



Ashburton permanen BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6£ per cent, per annnm for three months, and 6J per cent, per annn if fixed tor 6 months or over. J WARD, Manager. Office:- Ar Chambers, Barnet* street Winter Fashions. ORB AND AXiOORN BEG to announce the Arrival of their first shipment of New Winter goods per last direct mail steamer Rimntaka. We have much pleasure in calling the attention of the ladies to the superb stock of Dress Materials, Mantles, Millinery, etc , now open for inspection, which we feel sura are the choicest goods of the kind yet shown in Ashburton. New shades in French Merino is'ew Ve veteens—black and colored .New .'ihirtings Ne a- able Damasks and Table Napkins New Hollands—brown and cream New Calicoes and Sheetings New Carpets and Mattings New Zealand Manufactured Kidder Carpets New goods for every department. CLOTHING. CLOTHING. In the Clothing Department we have opened up some special lines of extra ordinary value, including MEN’S BOYS’ and YOUTHS’ SUITS, to which we invite particular attention New Shirts of every description New Hats—tweed and felt j New Hosiery drawers and Cardigan ; jackets. | BOOTS. BOOTS. Ore and Alcorn are still Selling Boots cheaper than any other houie. ORR AND ALCORN, EAST STREET, 3 u