SPORTING

N.Z. OUP.

and Tigrsdia have been scratched for the N.Z. Cup.

AUCKLAND RAOI G CLUB.

Winter Meeting.

(By Tklkge.aph.l

Auckland, To-day. Maiden Steeplechase, of 100 aova ; three mile* and a half. Dnnstan, aged, 12st Sib... ...(P-ae) 1 Harthorn, aged, 12*t 71b ... (Harper) 2 i King, aged, 13st 3lb ... (Hope) 3 Novel Hdbdlb Back, of 40 sovs. Derby... (godson) 1 Robin Hood (““ nn > 2 Mitzi - ( Lmd ß) 3

WAIMATE STEEPLECHASES.

The Waimate Steeplechases were held yesterday. The following are the re sults STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP, of 100 SOTS. Three milee. Messrs M. and O. Hobbs’ Moody, 12st . 2lb ... (0. Hcbbs) 1 Mr W. S. Armitage’a Black Doctor, lOsteib... ( p -’ Ton “) 2 Mr H. Lunn’a King Arthur, 12st 41b (JjUUD) 3 little John, Glenara, and Linwood also ran. Maiden Plat*, of 40 sovs ; two miles. Mr P. Jones’s Coryphee, list 121 b, (Owner) 1 Mr J. Dooley’s Hector, 12st 3lb, (0. Joyce) 2

Modesty also started. Steeplechase Cop, of 60 sovs ; two milea and a half. Hon R. Rodney’s Berrington, list 101 b ... (T- Lyford) 1 Messrs M. and O. Hobbs’ Moody, 12et 61b (0. Hobbs) 2 Mr W. S. Armitage’s Black Doctor, 10st 71b (D- Jones) 3 Little John also ran. Fakmebs’ Flat*, of 20 sots ; two miles. Mr J. Meikle’a Ben H.... (J. Allen) 1 Mr J. fi. Brown’s Hard Times (H. Lunn) 3 Mr O. A. Jefferson’s Ormidalo (Owner) 3 * Fawn, The Saracen, Little Dick, Rex, and Karuarea also ran. Consolation. Little John, 10st ... (J. Cotton) 1 Linwood, list 201 b ... (Lyford) 2 Glenara and Little Dick also ran. Back Steeplechase. Karearaa ... . (Mr W. Middleton) 1 The Saracen and Fawn also ran.

CABLE NEWS

LATEST FROM EUROPE

IKUOBIID COFTKIOnT. 1 French Obstruction. London, Jane 4.

The Right Hon Joseph Chamber lain, M.P., President of the Board of Trade;, addressed a crowded meeting of his constituents at Birmingham this evening. Referring to the Egyptian affairs, Mr Chamberlain stated that ob struction on the part of the French Go vernment to the policy of Great Britain in Egypt, bad delayed the evacuation of that country by British forces, and would perhaps finally render it a matter of impossibility. Crimea Act A Cabinet Council has been sum moned for to-day, when the Ministry trill come to a decision as to the re newal of the Prevention of Crimes Act In Ireland.

Kew Tenants- Canto, Jane 4.

News is to hand that a party of rebel Arabs have occupied Korti, which place was formerly Lord Wolseley’s head quarters on the Nile. (Received Jane 6, 11 a.m.) Wool Bales- London, Jane 4

The third senes of colonial wool auctions commenced to-day, when 9,700 bales were submitted to a good attendance of home and foreign buyers. Crossbreds ruled about higher than at the March sales, while faulty merino wools exhibited a rather weaker ten dency. The sales are announced to close on 16th July. Bank Returns-

The weekly Bank returns published to-day show the total reserve in notes bullion in the Bank of England to be Li 7,900,000, being a proportion of 51 per cent to the liabilities. (Beoeived Jane 6,11.30 a.m.) Basso-Afghan Difficulty. London, Jane 5.

In the House of Commons yester day, Mr Gladstone stated, in reply to a question, that the negotiations between England and Russia on the frontier question, were still unfinished. The Coercion Act. Mr Gladstone also announced that he would make a g|atement||i na rd to the Coercion Act in Ireland on the following day (Friday). A Cyclone. ▲den, Jane 5.

A violent cyclone passed over this place Unlay, causing great destruction m the town and among the shipping at port.

AUSTRALIAN.

[nauna’s teieokams — ooftejghx. ] Bank’Bobhery. Melboobne, Yesterday. The man Ross, who was recently arrested at Louth on a charge of being concerned in the robbery of the Hor sham branch of the London and Char tered Bank of Australia last year, has been discharged from custody. . The Markets. Stdnef, Yesterday. There is little change in the local market since the last report. New Zea land wheat shows an improvement of xd; to-day’s quotation, as pi per bushel New Zealand oats remain at is 3d, and maize at 3s. Sugar Com pany’s No. 1 pieces, L 26.

There has been a slight fall of rain to-day, and there is every prospect of '.the present drought breaking. Parliament. ; Adelaide, Yesterday. Parliament was opened yesterday by Kaeellcocy Sir Wm. Robinson. &•?;*' in the House ol Assembly last even- KillM-'tfyf•* J. W. Downer, who was in the Bray Ministry, «f a,rote of want of confi- W the Ministry, after which the The issue of the is considered doubt , Breadetnfiis at gsdd to 38 8d per brand, brand, Ly 5s

TELEGRAMS.

[PEB PXBSS ASSOCIATION. 1 Land League. Auckland, To-day. The Auckland, branch of the Irish Lind League have just contributed L 253 to the general fund of the League, LlO to the Payment of Irish Members Fund, and LS3 to A. W. Sullivan’s Testimonial Fond. Music. Herr Schmidt, conductor of the Choral Society, baa offered to hold a concert, the proceeds, to be devoted to sending the Artillery Band to the Wellington Exhibi tion.

A Publican’s Committee. Napisb, To-day

The Licensing Committee fer the Bo rough granted all renewals to midnight. Counsel for the victuallers pointed out the hardship of compelling publicans to keep a lamp burning outside their pre mises till daylight. The Committee was of opinion that It was the duty of the cor poration to light the town efficiently, and at once granted permission to all who ap plied to extinguish their external lamps when they closed their houses.

Sudden Death. Wellington, To day

A man named Joseph Mabey, a farmer, residing at Taitai, dropped dead in town this morning while delivering goods to a customer. Deceased was an old resident, and leaves a family. The Loan. The Agent-General cables thst the new loan of one million and a half brought an average price of LIOO 6a 3d. The amount tendered for at and above par was Lb,566,000. Slight Discrepancy. In a telegram of yesterday re Agent General’s cable on Lean, the figures should be LIOO 3a 6d, not LlO3 3a 6d. Addrass-in-Reply. la the Legislative Council, Mr R. Pharazyn of Wanganui, and Mr J. Shep pard of Nelson, will propose and second the Addreas-in-Reply to the Governor’s speech. In the Lower House it is under stood that Mr W. F. Pearson, member for Ashley, will propose, and Mr J. W. Hislop, member for Oamaru, will second the Addresa-in-Repiy.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 1885.



Don’t Die in the House. “ Rouugh on Rats ” clears out rats, mice, beetles, roaches, bed-fangs, flies, ants, insects, moles, jack rabbits, gophers. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 1



Wakanui Election. A MEETING OP MR WRIGHT’S COMMITTEE WILL BE HELD AT THE TOWN HALL, OK TUESDAY EVENING, At half-past Seven o’clock



Hop Bitters. Read it all. IT MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE. AMERICAN CO.’S HOP BITTERS ARB The Purest and Best Medicine .Ever Made. They are compounded from Hops, Bucbu, Mandrake, and Dandelion. The oldest, best, most renowned, and valuable medicines in the world, aud in addition contain all the best and most effective curative properties of all other bitters, being the greatest liver regulator, blood purifier and life and health restoring agent on eatth. They give New Life and Vigor to the Aged and Infirm. To clergymen, lawyers, |literary men, laborers, ladies, and all those whose sedentary employments cause irregularities of the blood, stomach, bowels or kidneys, or who require an appetizer, toni'% and mild stimulant, these Bitters are invalu able, being highly curative, tonic, and stimulating, without intoxicating. No matter what your feelings or symp tons are, or what the disease or ailment is, use American Co’s Hop Bitters. I’en’t wait until you are sick, but if you only feel bad or miserable, use the Bitters at once. It may save your life. Hundreds have been saved by so doing, at a trifling cost



Ask you Druggist or Physician. Do not suffer yourself or let your friends suffer, but use and urge them to use the American Co’s Hop Bitters. R member, these Hop Bitters are no vile, drugged, drunken nostrum, but the purest and best medicine ever made, and no person or family should be without it. SEE TH VT THE NAME DR SOULE IS BLOWN IN EVERY BOTTLE—NONE OTHER GENUINE. Matson Cox and 00.



T o FARMERS WE ARE Gash Buyers OP WHEAT OATS AND barley. 517 MATSON, COX & CO.



Bakaia. WE have much pleasure in intimating to our clients and others in the District that we have made ar tan cments to attend the Regular FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK There, and we have evary confidence In soliciting a share of their patronage. MR K OXLJS Y, BAKAIA, ffu kindly consented to receive entries for the present. r m H4TSOST, COX ft 00.



ssw PlffdJa’Hdath Renew



Public Notices; ROAD DISTRICT. Public Notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the Board, at a special meeting to be held on Monday, June 2J, to strike a Separate Rate of one Farthing in the Pound on theraeable value of all pro perty in each Ward of the District, pay able in one sum on the 29th day of June, 1885, and that the Hate-nooks are open for inspection 6 918 FOOKS &■ SuN, District Surveyor, etc.



pkOMESriO PATTERN DEPOi. MRS HODGE. Draper and Dressmaker. East street. Regs to intimate to the Ladies of Ashbur ton that she received from Melbourne a supply of Crewel Wool, Patterns, Silks and all requistea for fancy work. Mrs H. trusts by keeping a good supply to merit a continuance of the patronage hitherto bestowed her. Ladies’ and children's underclothing made at the shortest notice. REGISTRY OFFICE For Female Servants.



Meetings. npHE next Government Inspection | Parade of the Ashburton Rifle Volunteers is ordered for Monday, 15th instant, at seven o’clock. The man will wear full-dress on this occasion. 6 900 rjIONIO SOL-FA SINGING CLASS. An elementary Singing Class on the Tonic Sol-fa system will be commenced on Monday Evening next, in the Room above Mr Farley’s shop, Saunders’s Build ings, at 7 30. 6 913 D. MoNICOLL. BURTON GUARDS. A MEETING of intending Members of the above Corps will be held at the old Borough Council Chambers on Monday Evening next, at 7.30 punctually, for the purpose of Enrolling the Company, Elect ing Officers, and other important business. All persons desirous of Joining the Corps are requested to attend. C. W. PURNELL, 6 909 Chairman of the Committee.



I. O. O. P M. U ASHBURTON LODGE. The Annual Anniversary SOCIABLE will be held in the Oddfellows’ Hall, I fills street, on Friday evening, June 26. Tickets, 2s 6d each. R. MINNIS, 5 816 Secretary.



“ Minnie: ” 08, THE SUNSHINE OF A SISTER’S LOVE. Binder's Latest and Most Touchingly Beautiful —Service of Song— ODDFELLOWS’ HALL, TUESDAY, JUNE 9. THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CHOIR, assisted by friends, and a Strong Orchestra, will give this Service of Song as above in response to many urgent re* quests by those who were witnesses of its marked success when given last Thursday evening in the Presbyte'ian Church IN AID OF THE ORGAN FUND. Admission —2s, Is, and 6d. Doors open at 7.3 J. Voluntary at 8. Organist—Miss Kidd. Mr J. S. Savage, Conductor. .gar* In the course of the evening the now celebrated Blue Ribbon Chorus, by Albert Coeeick, Christchurch, entitled “The Bit of Blue,” will be sung. The words and music were composed in celebration of Mr R. T. Booth’s recent visit to Christchurch.



Funeral Notices. -JpiUNEBAL NOTIOI The Friends of Mr James McKeage at respectfully invited to attend the Funer* of his late SON, James, to leave his resi dence, Lnwcliffe, at 11 a.nc., on Sunday for the Waterton Cemetery. J. MEECH, 6 902 Undertaker. stock Sales. liakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to oar clienti that for the future the SALES oi STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will held at tho Rokaia the LAST THURSDAY tn every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CAN TILE AGENCY COMPANY 7 IfOS MATSON, COX & CO. To Let and For Sale. tAOR SALE,—From Bto 10 tone of ' very fine Clover Hay. Delivered any where in the town at L2 per ton. Apply, M. Healey, near County Sale yard.' 6 866



Tenders. |lO CONTACTORS. TENDERS are invited for Filling about 7,000 yards (more or less) at the North approach of the Ashburton Bridge. Tenders to be addressed to the under signed by 4 p.m. on Monday, June 8. 6 916 BAYLIS JOHNS. CANTERBURY PLANTATION BOARD. TENDERS are invited for Cross Ploughing, Sowing with Wattle Seed, and Harrowing 40 acres of Reserve 1770, near Dromote; and 40 acres near Mr Ooskerie’s at Mayfield. The specification of the work may be seen upon application to Mr Mainwaring, at the County office ; or to Mr Billow’s, Mayfield. . Tenders to be sent to the undersigned not later than Monday,the Bth June. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, 6 874 Chairman.



CANTERBURY PLANTATION BOAR (7. TENDERS are invited for 130 Chains of FENCING, between the Rakaia and Bankside. The Specification may be seen at the County Office, Ashburton, or at the Road Beard Office, Rakaia Tenders to be sent to the undersigned not later than Monday, 15th June. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, C 896 Chairman. AND FOR CROPPING. The undersigned invites Tenders for Cropping the following blocks of land : 100 acres, 11. S. 27035, Dromore 100 acres, R.S. 28023, Lauriston (the above has been cropped once only), 126 acres down land, North Hinds 165 acres ditto ditto (these two blocks are in turnips, now being fed off ) Tenders to be sent in not later than Wednesday, J une 10. 6 881 EDWARD G. WRIGHT. CANTERBURY PLANTATION BOARD. TENDERS are invited for Ploughing, Harrowing and Planting with Pines 25 acres of Reserve 1767, Wakanui, formerly leased by Holmes. The specification may be seen at the County Office on and after Thurtday, the 4th, and tenders must be sent to the undersigned not later than June 10. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, 6 882 Chairman.



THIS PAPER IS ON FILE AndAdTcrtteliig Contract* for it and all other nawapapsn <» tyfiqrMeaabaiaada op tfca mat inmfcti taraa at tta MMMHmUbnMii Acwft N. MVIBARB, Proprietor* OT fiblliWr of the ftttqtMr ul Buk Plfcctary «ftw%4i



Carriages. Jp{Oß SALE, PRIVATELY, An English-built CARRIAGE, will seat Four Passengers inside and Three outside (almost new), suitable for town work, and to be sold cheap. Apply to MUNDELL & CO., 6 910 Auctioneers, Geraldine.



Potatoes. F o R s E, BLUE DERWENT POTATOES. 6 886 george j ameson, Ashburton.



FOR SALE OR TO LET.—Comfort able DWELLING-HOUSE, con taining 5 rooms and scullery, with out buildings and well cultivated garden and fruit trees of choice value, situate on Trevor’s road. For full particulars, ap ply to J. WARD & SON, Arcade Chambers. Also For Sale—A Smith ORGAN, 9 stops, knee swell, and grand organ ; quite



Auctions. Messrs matson, cox .& co have received instructions to Sel BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ASHBURTON YARDS, ON TUESDAY, JUNE 9, At 11 o’clock, 900 1000 100 CROSSBRED EWES, in lamb to John Boag’a Leicester Rams CROSSBRED LAMBS Head STORE CATTLE MATSON, COX & CO., 6 914 Auctioneers.



MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr A. Smithson to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on SATURDAY, JUNE 13, Lota 13, 19, 22 and 23, fronting Manae ■treet, Trevorton, and not far from the Town Belt East, being part of R. S. 4883, and on which ia erected an iron building with concrete floor, etc, suitable for a alaughteryard. Terms at Sale. Sale at 12 o’clock. 6 889 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. SATURDAY. JUNE 13. Town Sections 480 and 481, Havelock atreet, with Butcher’s Shop and Dwelling House thereon, FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mrs Martin, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date, T.S.’a 480 and 481, each having a fron tage of 66 feet on Havelock atreet, on which is erected a Butcher’s Shop and Dwelling-house of seven rooms ; also stable, shed and other buildings ; also at the same time and place, a Sausage Machine. This property is situated only a few chains from the County Council Chambers and Railway Station. To persons de sirous of starting the butchery business this affords a favorable opportunity. In spection invited. Terms of payment liberal. Sale at 12 o’clock. 6 890 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, JUNE 13. Improved Farm OF 131 ACRES 131 Situated close to the COUNTY SALEYARDS, TINWALD, FOR SALE. MR T. BULLOCK (in cod junction with Messrs Friedlander Bros.) has re ceived instructions from Mr James Hamp ton to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, Hia Improved Farm of 131 acres, being R.S.'s numbered 10997, 20366, 20367, 23368, close to the County Saleyards, Tinwald. The land is divided into five paddocks, with live fence. There ia a three-roomed dwelling-house erected on the _ property, also stable, stockyard, piggeries, etc. Persons desirous of procuring a free hold are respectfully invited to inspect this property. It is centrally situated, being only a few chains from the Sale yards, and within a' few years ought to materially increase in value.



Will be e m sold on very liberal terms of pay meat, declared at sale. Sale at 12 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



Public Notices ) f [JHE Kev Father Chastagnon will cele '• JL brate MASS a t Methven To-morrow (-'un-’iay), and VESPERS at Ashburton, ® at half-past six p.m. 6 907 mO SHEEP OWNERS in Seafield and I, district.—Dipping done at moderate charges. H. STROOTS. , 4 582 Seafield. V. R. Adjournment of district COURT. The Next Sitting of- the District Court, gazetted for Wednesday, 10th June, will be formally Adjourned to Thursday, 11th June instant, at 11 a.m. J. R. OOLYER, 6 908 Cleik District Court. AK AN UI ROAD DISTRICT. Public notice is hereby given that por tion of Smith’s Road, running through R.S. 5800 (McLean’s) is STOPPED against traffic, pending the erection of Bridge over the Wakanui Creek. FOOKS & SON, 5 755 District Surveyors. mu THE ELECTORS X oy WAKANUI. Gi NTLEMEN', —In response to the request from a large number of the electors of the Wakanui district, I have the In nir to announce myself as a candidate for the • vacancy which has just occurred by the i i resignation of your late member—Mr J. Grigg. I shall take an early opportunity of meeting you in the various centres, and fully explain my views. In the mean time I may state that I come before you as a supporter of the present Government. JOSEPH IYESS. Ashburton, June 6. 6 897 M A ROAD BOARD. g NOTICE is hereby given that, in ac- cordance with Gazette No. f? 3, dated May 21, 1885. an Election of Five Persons to form the Anama Road Board, will be held on Satur day, th«l3ih day of June, 1885, j at my house, Mayfield, as provided by J the Local Elections Act, 1876 0 Nominations m the form prescribed in the 2nd schedule of the Regulations of ' the L real Elections Act, 1876, will be n - j ceived at 12 o’clock noon at my house, Mayfield on Saturday, the 6ih day of June, 1885. Forms of nomination can be obta ned from the undersigned.



In Bankruptcy. 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 and the Act amending the same. Notice is hereby given that I, JOHN GEOHGtt O X, of Ashburton, in the County of Ashburton, in the colony of '•ew Zealand, farmer, have this day filed in the said Court, at Ashburton, a petition to be adjudged a bankrupt. Dated this 6th day of June, 1885. JOHN GEORGE COX. Witness to signature— Gerald D. Branson, i Solicitor, Ashburton. 6 912 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 hsreby given that the first meeting of creditors of JOHN GEORGE COX, of Ashburton, farmer, will be held at the District Courthouse, Ash burton, on Friday, June 11th, 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 Ashburton on Friday, July 10th, 1885. Dated this 6tb day of June, 1885. J. O. BELL, 6 915 Deputy Official Assignee.



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, ,-k UCTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE 'X AGENT. VE.3KLY SALE every SATURDAY, at Vu o'clock-. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. .GENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. SALE—One treble-furrow plough, by Reid and Gray; one double arrow plough , by Duncan. ALFRED HARRISON. OOR SAFE -One full-tr chord Piano, noaily nos ; a veiy fiuejiustrume.it On view at .-.ooiaa. ALFRED HARRISON. SALE—BiUiard Table, size three quarter, 12ft by Nearly new, n perfect order. Complete. JTiOR SALE—I Spring Cart, new; 1 _ fcpring Cart, in good order ; 2 double tmxow Ploughs, good., ALFRED HARRISON



JAMES BRAKE, Returning Officer Mayfield, May 26, 1885. 5 835 V, R. jpBOPERTY ASSESSMENT. Applications are invited from thoroughly competent Y tLUEBS who are willing to ac l- . as Assessors for the nest triennial assessment, which will be commenced on or about Ist August. A memorandum stating the nature of the duties to be performed, and forms of ap plication, may bo obtained by applying personally or by letter addressed to the Postmaster at any Post Office which is a Telegraph or Money Order Office. Re ferences will, in all cases, be required. Commissioner. Property Tax Department, Wellington, 4ch May, 1885. 5 70 PROSPECTUS Ashburton woollen manu- FACTORING COMPANY (LIMITED). (To be Registered under the Joint Stock Companies Act, 1882.) J. SPERRY, OF THIS Capital L 30.000 (with power to increase to L5O,000), divided into shares of L 5 each.



Provisional Directors- George H. Greenwood (Chairman) T. Bullock, J.F, E. G. Crisp, Geo. Coleman J. Chalmers C. T. Dudley, J.P. O. Dieby H. Friedlander,J.P. JohnGrigg, M.H.R, O. J. Harper, J. 0. G. Hawdon, J.P. A, Harrison G Jenkins Geo Jameson on. J. McLean J. Orr C. W. Purnell Dr Ross G. Scott D. Thomas ft. G. Wright D. Williamson J. Ward Robert Wilkin, J.P. Bankers—Bank of Australasia. Solicitor—O. W. Purnell. Secretary—Alfred Bunting. The Provisional Directors, having ar ranged for the purchase of the land, buildings, and woollen manufacturing machinery lately belonging to the Ash burton Woollen Factory Company, have decided to form a Company for the {pur pose of completing the work and com mencing the manufacture of woollen goods as early as possible. (a) The section of land on which the buildings are erected faces the main road from Ashburton to Mount Somers, and contains seven acres of freehold, distant l£ miles from the Ashburton railway station, and in every way well suited to the purpose for which it has been selected. (b) The buildings, which are of brick and exceedingly well built, include engine-house, boiler-house, drying room, main mill-room (200 ft x 80ft), mechanic’s shop, woolshed, dyehouse storerooms and offices. (c) The machinery includes en gine and boilers, wool-scouring ma chines, scribblers and condensers, mules, twisting frame, looms, milling and finishing machinery, all quite new and of the latest English design.



The land, buildings and machinery are offered to the public for L 5,600 (being LB,OOO leas than the actual original cost) To connect the shafting with the engine and machinery, which is now being done, and to put the whele into thorough work ing order, a further expenditure of LI,OOO may be required ; the Company will then have a Factory complete in every respect, fitted with the most modern appliances, at two-thirds less cost than any other Com pany in the colony ; the total cost not ex ceeding L 6,500. Mr Greenwood, who is at present acting as chairman, has had large experience in the manufacture of woollen goods in Eng land and is well acquainted with the re quirements of the colony. Under his supervision the machinery is, being placed in position, to be ready for active opera tions when the next clip of wool comes to hand in October next.



AORDIN AR ¥ VALUE Blankets, Flannels, Austrian Hugs, Twilled and Plain, Grey and White Cali coes and sheeting, Tapestry, Honeycomb, Diced, Grecian, Sultan and Dresden Quilts, Cardigan Jackets, Dutch and Hemp Carpeting, Floor Cloths, Linoleums, Wool shawls, Wool Scarves, Squares, Mufflers, etc., etc., at ORR AND AIiCORN’S. A Heavy shipment of the above goods just landed from the steamer Arawa, having arrived rather late in the season, owing to the vessel in which they were first shipped having been dismasted and compelled to return to Port. We have determined to offer them to the public, along with other new Win ter Goods at WHOLESALE RATES. ORR & ALCORN cordially invite inspec tion of their vast stock of Men’s ana Boy’s Clothing, confident that the verdict of the pubilo will be—“ ihat it is the largest and best value in Ashburton.” ORB & ALCORN’ stock of General Drapery, Dress Fabrics, Hoisery, etc, being imported direct from the manu facturers will be fonnc. the best value in Ashburton, no intermediate profits having to be paid- ORR & aLGORVS Boot Department is now full to overflowing of all kinds of Ladies’, Children’s aad Men’s Boots, suitable for the Winter Season, of both English and Colonial Manufac ture. Our Men’s Pegged Watertights and Shooters, our Bays and Girls Strang Lace-up and Spring side, and our Ladies’ Calf and Kid Boots, at our low prices, are “hard to beat.” Give them a trial ! ORR & ALCORN are selling everything wonden ally cheap, to beat the times —bad as they are. ORR AND ALCORN Solicit an early call at EAST STREET.



Other factories in the colony, started under much leas favorable auspices, are now paying with regularity dividends of JO per cent. 3a well as placing substantial amounts to the r respective reserve funds. It is, therefore, with much confidence the Provisional Directors recommend the un dertaking to the public as a thoroughly sound and safe investment.



The Provisional Directors have already subscribed for 14-0,000 worth of shares, and now invite applications for the re mainder. Five shillings per share will be payable on application ; five shillings per share on allotment; and the balance will be called up as occasion may require, at the rale of five shillings per share, at intervals of not less than two months. Applications for shares will be received by any of the Provisional directors, the Company's bankers, or by the Secretary. i 6 867



.ISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. In consequence of the firm of J. MEECH & Co., of Ashburton, Furniture Dealers, having been dissolved, and in order to facilitate a settlement between JOHN MEECH (who takes over the business) and his retiring partner, a CHEAP SALE will commence from to day, of the whole of the stock of well seasoned furniture of all kinds, ironmon gery, crockery, etc., will be cleared out at HALF-PRICE. All debts owing must forthwith be paid to J. 0. DUNCAN, agent, or to JOHN MEECH ; either of whose receipts will b a sufficient discharge. Funerals conducted at extremely mode rate charges.



Andrew Orr. Bargains Extraordinary. JUST OPENED TEN TRUNKS 80 >T3 TEN TRUNKS BOOTS Girls’ E.S. at Maids’ at Women’s Best Kid Gents’ Boots ... TEN TRUNKS BOOTS s. d. C 9 OPENING UP -30 CASES 30 NEW DRAPERY GOODS, EXgRIMUTAKA. . Business Notices. STUDY ECONOMY, AND BUY YOUR Drapery, Clothing, Millinery and Boots FROM A. C. PRICHARD, CASH DRAPER, EASI STREET, (Next door to Mr Cambridge, Chemist),



splendid WHO has received ex a.s. Doric and Tainui, and is pov showing, new assortment of Winter Drapery and Clothing. In these times of depression, the study of economy should be one of onr first considerations, and my system of selling for cash only enables me at all times to place before the public the best value obtainable in the market. The Goods of recent importation give me the opportunity cf bffering special advantages to purchasers, and enable them to make one shilling go as far as two formerly went, in support of which assertion 1 append the following list of prices Ladies’ trimmed hats, 3s 9d, 4s lid, 5s 6d to 15s Children’s beaver and felt hats, 2a lid, 3s OL 4s 93 Childre. ’s cashmere hoods from la lid Girls’ tweed ulsters, 2s 9d, 3s 6d Ladies’ tweed ulatera from 3a lid, 4a lid, 6s lid Ladies' electric waterproof cloaks, 9s 6d, 10s 6d Heavy colored blankets, 7s 6d, 9s fid, 12s fid Heavy twilled sheeting (2yds wide), 9sd Honeycomb towels from ssd blate and black silaciaa, 3Jd, 4jd, fid Long lace curtains, 3s fid, 4s fid to 8s fid per pair. Scotch fingering yarn, 2s fid per lb Heavy Netherlands carpet, 10£d Small boys’ dark tweed suits, 4s lid, 5l lid, 6s lid Ladies’ fur capes, 7a 6d, 9a fid, 10a fid . Ladies’ black cloth jackets from 8s 6d, 10b fid to 25s Ladies’ homespun costumes f'orn 15s 03 Children’s cashmere dresses from la lid Ladies’ strong corsets, Is Bd, 2a 3d, 2s lid Ladies’ chenille ties from 3d Ladies’ wool squares from fid Ladies’ knitted skirts, 4s lid, 5s lid, 6s lid Ladies’ large plaid shawls, 4s fid, 5s fid Ladies’ black kid gloves, 's to Is lid Ladies’ dark colored kid ulovas, la fid Heavy winceye, ojd to 9Jd Heavy twilled Wincey, B£d to 10£d Heavy costume cloths, 9id Heavy blue se r ge. 13|d, Is 4Jd, Is 6£d Heavy flsm els, 9£3, lOjd, Heavy white b aukets, 9s fid, 10a fid to 2?s An inspection of the above Such good value is Boys’ Norfolk suits, 7s lid, 8s lid, 9s lid Hoys' overcoats, 6s, 7s fid Boys’ strong shirts, Is Id, is fid, is fid Men's white shirts, military fronts, 3s fid, 4s fid Mon’s regatta shirts, 2s lid, 3a fid Men’s oxford shirts, 3s lid, 4t fid Men’s strong working shirts, 2s 3d, 3i fid, 2s 93 Men’s lambs wool drawers, 3s lid, 4s fid, 5s fid Men’s heavy tweed trousers, 7s lid, Os fid, lls fid Men’s heavy tweed trousers aud vests, 14a 63, 16s fid Men’s strong moles, 6s lid, 7a lid Boys’ strong moles, 4s lid, fis lid Hats, braces, ties, collars, nndenhirta &c., &0. , Ac. goods is specially invited, rarely to be seen. Note the address A. C. Prichard, CASH DRAPER, EAST ST REE T, (Next door to Mr Cambridge, Chemist). ’’ 6 880



MURRAY^ a “ Tempus Fugit.” R. MURRAY |"NVITES inspection of hia splendid a took 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 10s. 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 at a low figure to ensure a speedy clearance. ROBERT MU RRA Y, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Em, EAST STREET. 12 2381 CANTERBURY BRANCH* •* • J ftjE all m Established !859. Capital 1 1,000,006 UfIBfLtrYOFSftPPiEt/OLO fIW fJI HE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE-LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. AGENT, ASHBURTON. 04



T HE WONDER OP THE WORLD; Herman’s WORLD-RENOWNED SHEEP WASH AND CELEBRATED VERMIN DESTROYER. This preparation is known througnont the civilised world to be far superior to any thing yet discovered for eradicating tick, scab or Hoe on sheep, goats or 1 It is sufficient to say that One Shilling Packet of the Powder dissolved in tw backets of water will wash Eighteen Sheep. This admits the most «w»"omial as weli as the simplest plan in the world for the cure and prevention of incident to farm stock By its use the farmer can seoare the health of his stock at the rate of Id per head per annum. • In al largo Sheep Districts in Australia, South America, and Africa, no ether pro iration is used. The vermin destroyer is also invaluable for the num- * -- H 1* 4. 3 1 I*l paration is usea. xne vermin destroyer is also invaluable for the pure;, of th 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 lor over 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 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 »nd plain directions are given «x every packet. The powder can also beused la dry state for the destruction of rats and mice. A little sprinkled on a shoe of bread and batter, 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 *nm and | therefore perfectly safe. * The above marvellous discovery has gained for Herman Broa. and 00., London the silver medal at the mterooionial Exhibition at Melbourne, 1866 beside ufnmerons testimonials from Government officla and all the eliis of the acuity in Europe. mows HERMAN BROS. & CO. beg to announce that they have anDointad CHARLES NEATE, Chemist and Druggist, Eaas street, their S 7 aSSmS Ashburton and vicinity, and from him the preparation car be obtained mnuoala Price-One Shilling jor six packets for Five ShiUings. Liberal ndimtfal wedo the trade. anuotory—BEAUMOT QUARE, MILE END ROAD, LONDON,