The Emperor’s Health. Berlin, Jan. 19. The Emperor William is seriously indisposed, and confined to his bed. His Majesty’s condition is causing great uneasiness at Court. Italy and Egypt. Cairo, Jan. 19. The Italian Government, which re cently decided to garrison its station at Assab, is now endeavouring to obtain increased interest in the Red Sea, and demanded from Egypt the cession to the Italian Crown of the island and port of Massowah, and has received the support of Earl Granville in the matter. The Egyptian Government, however, refused to consider the demand, as being cootnry to the Ottoman firman under which the Egyptian Constitution is established. (Received January 21,10.50 am.) Mont Cenis Railway. Bbbne, January 20. The Mont Cenis railway line is blocked by snow, and traffic is entirely suspended. The Troops. Cairo, January 20. Troops now at and being despatched to Souakim are to be employed in opening a road between that place and Berber. West Africa PAhis. January 20. An agreement has been concluded between the French Government and the International African Association in regard to the rights of the latter in West Africa.,

AUSTRALIAN.

(hEDTKB’s TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.) (Received January 21st, 12 50 p.m.) Shipping. Sydney, To-day. Arrived on Monday, Pacific Mail steamer Zealandia from Auckland. ' Lord Loftns. It is 1 sported Lord Augustus Loflus will leave for England in July or August. Rainfall. There has been general rain through out the Colony during the past twenty four hours. Major-General Scratchley. Major-General Scratchley has pro ceeded to Sydney. Conference of Premiers. The proposed Conference of Premiers on thfe Annexation question has been abandoned owing to the difficulty of fixing the date for the meeting. [Received January 21, 2.15 p.m ) Annexation. Adelaide, To-day. At a largely attended public meeting held last evening, resolutions were passed supporting the action of Victoria with regard to Pacific annexation, and deprecating the inaction of the Imper ial Government thereon.

TELEGRAMS.

fpKR PRESS ASSOCIATION. ] The Bine Ribbon. Auckland, Yesterday. Mr R. T. Booth, temperance lecturer, arrived by the RingaVooma from Sydney to-day. He commencea a temperance mis sion immediately. Rotorua Ballway. , „ Mr J. M. Clark and Dr Campbell, Directors of the Rotorua Railway Com pany, had an interview with Sir Julius Vogel at Waiwera. The exact result has not leaked oat, but it is stated that the wayMias been, proved, for a satisfactory arrangement with the Government. Suicide. Auckland, To-day. Mrs Overington, the wife of a black smith residing at reir Tauraoga, committed suicide by swallowing a quan tity of strychnine on Monday. Less Visionary. . The Harbor Board is pressing Auck land’s claims as a naval station on the Lords of the Admiralty. Horse Whipped. Mrs Fredericks, the wife of a Negro minstrel named 0. E. Fredericks, horse whipped a young man named Edward Prentiss, under the belief that he had circulated scandalous stories (concerning her. Fire Brigade Demonstration ■.Mew Plymouth, To-day, The New Plymouth Fire Brigade left for Dunedin by steamer this morning to talre part in the fire brigade demonstra* tdon next Wednesday. Gas. Wellington, Yesterday. The annual report of the Wellington Gas Company shows than an interim divi dend of 6 per cent was paid in July last, and a dividend of ?$d per cent is now re commended. L 1,600 will be written off plant account and LI,COO added to the reserve fund. Arrivals. One hnudred and fifty-three stoats and weasels for the New Zealand Govern ment arrived by the lonic, from London, to-day. Industrial Exhibition. At the. first meeting of the Committee of Aid and Advice to the New Zealand Industrial Exhibition, of the Secretary reported that Government proposed to hold an inexpensive Exhibition, and they hoped that the first Exhibition would show the present condition of industrial development in the colony; also that Loeyd Committees had been, or were being formed throughout New Zealand, and that as soon as the lists were completed, the names of the Committeemen would be gazetted. The best security he said that could be given for the success of the Exhibition was that the people of the oolony had evinced a great interest in it. Immediate application for space is neces sary, as it is probable that precedence will be given to applications made at an early date.

. The Accident in the Tunnel. In connection with the accident which occurred in the tunnel at Pnkerao, yes terday afternoon, news reached tonu this afternoon that the Austrian, Panzadetti, was rescued at 130 p.m. He was in a very weak condition, but was sensible. The nature of Lis injuries are unknown. The trank of one of the other men was Sot ont, but the legs are still unearthed, fothfng is yet known respecting the fate 0 { the third man, but it is almost certain that he is dead. The. latest news received intown, states that the Austrian, who was t«kam out alive, has succumbed. Waring Taylor Convicted- The Waring Taylor case'was concluded this afternoon, when the jury, after three quarters of an hour’s deliberation, found the prisoner guilty bn all counts except font, on which his'Honor had directed them to acquit. On the application of ■ prisoner's'counsel, sentence was postponed nftfl the criminal sessions of the Supreme Oburt in July next, in order to allow cer tain points which have been reserved to be argued in the Appeal Court. Bail was accepted, himself in 1.2,000, and two sureties of LLOOO each. , The Hon 0. J. Pharazyn and Mr Andrew Young became bondsmen, i The Court adjourned until Friday morning, and in the meantime the proweuting counsel will conupunioate with, the Attorney-General qs to whether they shall proceed with the other charges Taylor.

Star of the South. Gbeymoxjth, Yesterday. The wreck of the Star of the South wa offered at auction to-day. but no bid wa obtained. She still lies in the same posi tion, and without further damage. Fatal Accident. Kumara, Yesterday, A boy of 14, named Robert Quiele, 0 Kumara, in the employ of Haclook, at Tawhaka, was killed yesterday afternoot by the capsize of a drayload of wool. Remenyi- , O AMARU, Yesterday. Remenyi was serenaded by the Garrison Band to-night. He complimented the Band on the excellence of its music. A Recognition. Ddnedin, Yesterday. At the evening meeting of the Presby terian Synod to-night, the Rev W, Ban nerman was presented with 500 sovs, subscribed by the Church throughout Otago. Mr Bannorman was one of the earliest ministers to come to Otago, and was in charge of Clutha for many years. Ho recently met with a buggy accident, by which his leg was broken, and be has been compelled to suspend active minis terial work. Wesleyan Conference * The New Z-aland Wesleyan Conference opens to-morrow evening. About seventy ministerial and lay delegates will bj pre-

sent. Tin University. The Presbyterian Synod have resolved to found a Chair of Natural Philosophy in the local University. This chair will com plete the Arts course in the University, and enable a superior Arts course to any in Australasia to be given. Presbyterian Union. _ . In consequence of the small majoniy in the Synod on the division on the ques tion of union, Professor Salmond, who moved the resolution which was carried to-night, proposed that further action be not taken, and the Committee of the Synod on the matter be disbanded. This was carried unanimously. The Education Act. Dunedin, To day. The Presbyterian Synod has decided to use its endeavors to influence the Legis lature to amend the Elucstiod Act by sanctioning the introduction of the Bible into the State schools. Suicide-, Edward Obery committed suicide at South Dunedin to-day, by hanging, owing to his wife’s infidelity. He was 50 years of age. .

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1883.



The Bad and Wor are never imitated or counterfe. pecially true of a family mec positive proof that the remed the highest value. As soon tested and proved by the whol Bitters was the purest, best, ai family medicine on earth, sprung up and began to stea which the press and the psopl had expressed the merits of every way trying to induce s to use their stuff instead, exj money on the credit and good Many others started nostrums lar style to H. 8,, with v names in which the word “ H were used in a way to induce j they were the same as Hop Bi pretended remedies or cures,



Public Notice REWARD will be pa yj/C Boa giving informal!' to the conviction of the pen who have so wantonly brc dows, etc., in cottage opp School, and also in cott Woollen Factory. H. M. . SACRED HEART SELI Conducted by t HELIGIOUS OF “ NO 1 : DES MISSIOI ■ Ashburton, Will be RE-OPENED o January £6, at 9.30 a. m. for Boarders and Day Pup between the hours of 10 ai 2 and 4 p.m For furth apply to the Rev. Mother Ashburton higi At this School Boys are 1 Mathematics. Science, mo and English in all its branc By special arrangement be allowed to study only si may be necessary for Oc suits. The Boys’ School opens 2nd February. GIRLS’ SID] At the Girls’ School inst in History, Geography, Arit Mathematics, French, L Science, Drawing, Needier Music. The Girls’ School open! 80th instant. liViaß T.Q Q* nai> term I



Meetings. s FIRE BRIGADE. The whole of the members of the Ash burton Fire Brigade are requestedvo meet at the Engine Station This Evening at seven o'clock sharp. Business—lmportant, f G. PARKIN, ; 1 119 Treasurer. QT. STEPHEN’S SCHOOLROOM. T3IS EVENING. PROFESSOR LIO MEDO, whose lectures, by the concurrent testi mony of the press throughout the colo nies, are declared to bo both instructive and amusing, respectfully begs to solicit the attendance of ladies and gentlemen on this occasion, when two lectures on the subjects of phrenology and mesmerism will be delivered. Tuesday, 20th January, subject oh phrenology. Wednesday, 21st January, subject, the philosopy of mesmerism Examinations and experiments. Doors open at 7 30 ; commence at 8 p m. Admission 1«; children under 12, Gd ; a few reserved stats 2s. P. —Persona wishing private consult tation may obtain it at the close of the entertainment 6;ch evening 1 HO ADDFULOWS’ HALL. GRAND REMENYI CONCERTS, (Under the special patronage of his Excel* Jency Sir W. F. D. Jervois, K C.M.G., K C. 8., and Lady Jervois). FRIDAY, JANUARY 23. For REMENYI REMENYI REMENYI REMENYI REMENYI REMENYI REMENYI REMENYI REMENYI REMENYI REMENYI REMENYI REMENYI REMENYI REMENYI REMENYI REMENYI REMENYI REMENYI REMENYI REMENYI One Night Only. The world-fame! and only KING OF V lOLINISTS, Pronounced by press and public as the Greatest Musical Genius that has ever appeared in the Southern Hemisphere. Under engagement to Messrs Eignold & Allison, of Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide. EDOUARD REMENYI will bo assisted by Miss Hattie B. Downing (Soprano), Mr Rudolf Himraer (Tenor), and Mr Isidore Luc! stone (Solo pianist). Box cffice now open at Jones’s. 1 117 FRANK WESTON, Business Manager. Ecclesiastical.



U“N DAY SERVICES. I shall hold Corning Service at Tinwald next Sunday at 11a.m. ; at Westerfield at 3pm., and at Longbeach at 7 p m. R. F. GARBETT, Curate. The following is the order cf Services for the months of February and March: March 8. Tinwald, 11 a.m. Waterton, 3 p m. Longbeach, 7 p.m, March 15. Waterton, 11 a. m. Winslow, 3 p.m. Windermere 6 30 do March 22. Llsmoro, 11 a.m. Westerfield, 3 pm. Tinwald. 7 p.m. March 29. Mt Somers, 11am. Singletree, 3 p.m. Alford Station 7p.m. ' ' R. F. GARBETT, 1 110 Curate. Tenders. rp o harvesters. Wanted TENDERS at once for CUT TING, making into Hay and Stacking 70 acres of Grass. For particulars, apply to DONALD MoLEAN, 1 118 Lagmhor. February 1. Mt Somers, 11 a m. Singletree, 3 p.m. Alford Station 7 p. m. February 8 Windermere I la.m. Waterton, 3 p m. Tinwald, 7 p,m. Felruar> 15. Waterton, lla.ro. Shepherds’ Bush, 7 p.m. February 22. Winslow,lo 30 a.m. Westerfield, 3 p.m. Tinwald, 7 p m. March 1. Mt Somers, 11a.m. Singletree, 3 pm. AlfordStation,7p m. T E N D E R S. TENDERS are invited by the Ashbur ton Borough Council for LEASES of all unlet Borough Reserves. Full particulars can be obtained on ap plication to the Town Clerk. Tenders to close on 31st January. CHARLES BRADDBLL, 1 107 Town Clerk. H ARVE STING. WANTED TENDERS for Cutting, Binding, Stocking and Stacking 540 acres wheat and 310 acres oats, in blocks of 200 acres or nr wards. Tenders to be in by MONDAY, 26 th instant. Apply, WM. BROWN. , 1 H 0 Mitcham. WANTED TENDERS - Cutting, Tying, Stocking, Stacking, and Thatching 44 acres oats, on Grove Parra. Apply Robert B. Jeff. 1 hi



TENDERS are invited for the Purchase of section No. 32, with House and Shop, on the Alford Forest road. For terms apply to the undersigned, to whom the tenders must be addressed not later than the 29th instant. The highest ten der not necessarily accepted, I 100 C. BISHOP. rjio tenderers. TENDERS Wanted for Stocking and Stacking not less than 300 acres grain. Apply to Thomas Moor Bangor for con ditions. For Stocking and Stacking 300 acres grain, Methven, Apply to Hardy and Co , or the undersigned, for conditions. HOLMES & LOUGHREY, 1 72 Solicitors, Christchurch. To Let and For Sale. T~cT LET,—Five-Roomed COTTAGE, with Half-Acre LAND, Princes street. Apply, office of this paper. 1 89



Jp* OR SALE CHEAP. A COMBINE, ENGINE, and BLE VATORS complete. The purchaser will have the chance of threshing from 1000 to 1500 acres crop at current rates. Apply to 12 2373 ERIEDLANDER BROS. 'QOMESTIC PATT ERN DEPOT. Mrs Hodge, DRAPER AND DRESSMAKER, East Street, near Lancaster’s butchery. REGISTRY OFFICE For Female Servants. 7 1413



The place of meeting shall be the Schoolroom in each district, and this is understood to mean the main schoolroom in any district which has more than one school. The Board further directs that the first meeting of each School Committee be held in the place appointed for the Elec tion, and immediately after the Election, upon the same evening. The Board further request that the Chairman of each public meeting make to the Board, immediately after the election, a return of the names of the several house holders elected to form the Committee, and recommends that each Chairman of Committee report his own election as soon | as possible. Christchurch, January 9, 1885. 166 J. V. COLBORNE-VEEL, Secretary,



I 3 Priedlander Bros. J>RFPARE FOR THE HARVEST. BINDER TWINE ! BINDER TWINE ! ! Beat Pare Manilla or Hemp Guaranteed, AT CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, With Freight added. Binder Wire!! The Celebrated “WHITECROSS” BRAND, Acknowledged to be the Best Wire in the market, at a price to suit the moat eeonomioali Reapers & Binders! OF ALL KINDS.



Auctions. THURSDAY, 22nd JANUARY, 12 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions to Sell by Public Auction, at Gates’s Factory, Peter street, 2 Chests Drawers Circular Saw Office Cabinet Pictures Chairs Tables Washing Machine Venetian B 1 nds Large Wax Doll Wool Mats and Sundries ALFRED HARRISON, 1 112 Auctioneer. SALE OF Bankrupt Stock in the estate of J. A. PERSSON. TUESDAY, 27th JANUARY, 12 o’clock sharp. ALFRED HARRISON, instructed by the Deputy Official Assignee, will Sell by Public Auction, on the premises immediately behind Post-office, the whole of the stock of FURNITURE AND UPHOLSTERY, comprising— Book case, cedar, glass front Chests of drawers, cheffoniers ' Iron, brass and wood bedsteads Tables, large and small Trradle sewing machines Couches, office desk, pictures Fancy glass, crockery Hardware in variety Picture mouldings Quantity of good timber Tools, Cabinetmaker’s sundries E 0., Etc., Etc. 12 o’clock sharp. ALFRED HARRISON, 1 120 Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, JANUARY 24th. SPECIAL ENTRY, NEW STRING BINDERS. MR T. BULLOCK has received in struct ions from the Importers, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date, 2 r.e.v Buckeye String Reapers and Binders. The machines are noted for the good work they have done in other districts, although not much known in this country. Sale at 1 o’clock, T. BULLOCK, 1 102 Auctioneer. In the Supreme Court of New Zealand, Canterbury District. Between the South British Fire and Marine Insurance Company of New Zealand (plaintiffs) and A. Moore and Company (defendants). On TUESDAY", the 3rd day of February, 1885, MR THOMAS BULLOCK will, by direction of the bheriff of Canter bury, acting under a writ of sale issued out of the above Court, at the suit of the abovenamed plaintiffs, sell by Auction at the Arcade, Burnett street, Ashburton, in the said judicial district of Canterbury, on Tuesday, the 3rd day of February, 1885, at one o’clock in the afternoon, All the Equity of Redemption of the defendant, Adolphus Moore, and in all that parcel of land contain ing by admeasurement 498 acres 1 rood 28 perches more or less, being rural section numbered 27572 in ♦he Hinds Survey District, sub divided into fonr paddocks, and well watered with a County water race. The above property will be sold in one lot with 198 acres turnips, sown down, with grass growing thereon, possession of which can be given at once, and the balance of 300 acres now In crop, on or about the 31st day of March. The land is subject to a mortgage of L 750 and interest at the rate of per cent, per annum, the mortgage being re deemable on the 15th day of September, 1885. The Officer executing the writ is Alex ander Lean, Esq., Christchurch, Sheriff of Canterbury. The solicitor of the plaintiffs issuing the writ is W, H. Wynn-Williams, Esq., of 211 Hereford street, Christchurch. 1 43 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



Stock Sales. Bakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to oar clients that for the future the SALES of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Rakaia the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CAN TILE AGENCY COMPANY 7 1608 MATSON, COX & CO.



George Jameson. rjl UR Ni P SEEDS- Greentop ABERDEEN Purpletop )) Purpletop MAMMOTH Devonshire GREY STONE Skirving SWEDES WHITE STONE, Etc. JUST LANDED. On SALE by GEORGE JAMESON, 11 West street. Wool. Wool. Wool. SEASON 1884-85. E ARE PREPARED 10 MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES ENSUING CLIP, SHIPPED THROUGH US AND CONSIGNED MILES BROTHERS & CO., LONDON, No Commission Charged on the Ad vance if the Wool is Offered at Auction here and not sold. ON THE TO 9 1699 MILES & CO., Cashel street and Hereford street, Christchurch. GEORGE JAMESON, Agent, Ashburton,



REAPER AND BIRDER Extras. MACHINE OILS . of VARIOUS KINDS. Bay Forks Hrfy Bakes Scythes Etc., Etc. Fnedlander Bros EAST STREET, ASHBURTON



■I Matson. Cox & Co. COX AND LIST OF Properties FOR SALE. CO.’S LONGBEAOH — 157 Acres First-Class Land, throroughly improved ; easy terms 1872 Acres First-Class Land, could be subdivided 400 Acres best Land in district, all swamp land WAKANDI— -5:8 Acres good Land in grass; good improvements 285 Acres fair Land, improved, 100 acres in grass, plenty of water 90 Acres first-class Land," good garden, 2 miles from Ashburton CHEUTSEY— -715 Acres fair Land, 'improved in grass, well fenced, plenty of water 596 Acres first-class Farm, thoroughly improved 30 Acres splendid Land, all in grass, adjoining township ALFORD FOREST -2424 Acres fair Land, 800 acres in grass, . balance tussock, well fenced, plenty of w&toc 20 Acres bush Land, B.S. 31134 244 Acres splendid Land, all in grass, < good house, orchard, well fenced COALGATE— ] 2500 Acres good Land, first-class house, orchard, large portion English grass MAT AURA— -2200 Acres first-class agricultural Land, 1 Riverview Estate 1 MOUNT HUTT— -2120 Acres within 4 miles of Methven Railway Station MAYFIELD— ] ] 1 1 'i 544 Acres, well fenced, good grass Land; i easy terms 1000 Acres fair Land, unimproved, R, S. 30748 and 30749 500 Acres fair Land, well fenced, R.S. 31919 DUNSANDEL— -1600 Acres good sheep Land, thoroughly I improved, plenty of water I 497 Acres tussock Land, 2 miles from c Bankside, R.S. 32151 1108 Acres fair Land, adjoining Tram way Reserve, R. S. 3205 and 32060 SE AFIELD— -242 Acres good Land, subdivided into 2 paddocks, fronting Beach 937 Acres, ring-fenced, good Land ; low price, easy terms HINDS -650 Acres in tussock, 5 miles from Rail way Station, plenty of water, R S. ’ 28829, 28867, 28868, 28828 400 Acres, fenced, plenty of water, R.S. 27646, 27647, 27648, 27649 136 Acres, in tussock, near A. Moore and Co., R.S. 30309 100 Acres, fenced and improved, R S. 27795 RANGITATA ISLAND—



308 Acres first-class Land, improve ments very good, all crop or grass 180 Acres very fair Land, fenced, school house on property, all in grass EALING -1090 Acres fair Land, ring-fenced, sub divided, plenty of water 265 Acres fair Land, all in Engsh grass and turnips, well fenced and watered 398 Acres fair Land, part improved, R.S. 32666 and 32593 337 Acres in tussock, very good Land, adjoining station, R.S. 32935 WESTERFIELD 150 Acres fenced and all in English grass adjacent to Railway, R.S. 25009 SHEPHERD’S BUSH -100 Acres, good Land, 18 inches soil, to be let or sold WINS LOW -337 Acres fair Land, some of it been broken up, R.S. 27882, 27883 430 Acres, fair Land, some of it been broken up, R.S. 27884, 27885 BAKAIA SOUTH -68 Acres in tussock, good Land, R.S. 32114 RAKAIA NORTH -3473 Acres in tussock, plenty of water, R.S. 30073, 32289, 322810, 322811, 32384, 32385, 32166, 33238 SHERWOOD— -300 Acres good Land, all in English grass, securely fenced, plenty of water MARONAN— -338 Acres in tussock, R.S. 27929, 27930 MOUNT SOMERS— -500 Acres in tussock, R.S. 31469 DUKDAS— -1857 Acres good Land, plenty of water, splendid improvements, plantation, etc, all in grass ; BARRHILL— -2808 Acres first-class agricultural Land, well fenced, all in grass WAITAKI — 1200 Acres splendid Land, Reclaimed swamp, good improvements LIMEHURST - 2485 Acres good Land, fenced and sub' divided, good improvements EASTCOTE— -2735 Acres good Land, fenced and sub divided, good improvements TIVERTON -1046 Acres splendid Land, well fenced and sub-divided, all in grass, easy terms WINOHMORE— -229 Acres good Land, only one crop taken off, large stable and cottage ASHTON— -180 Acres good grassing Land, close to beach, well improved, would be let MITCHAM—



4DOO Acres first-class Land, late J. T. Brown’s, well fenced and watered, all in grass or crop, magnificent feed, good improvements. Matson, Cox & Go., WEST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Andrew Orr. Great Slaughter of Boots! ANDREW ORR JJAS SECURED THE BALANCE OF A MANUFACTURER’S STOCK; OP BOOTS, AMOUNTING TO NEARLY £BOO, IT HALF PRICE. THEY WILL BE OPEN FOR SALE ON SATURDAY MORNlftfer As to Price, Sizes, and Particulars ee Friday evening's GuArduw. Business Notices. Attractive Display OF DRAPERY, MILLINERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, AND SHOES A. C. PRICHARD (LATE OF MR ANDREW ORR), IS now showing a new, cheap and varied stock of Drapsry, Millinery, Cipthin Boots and Shoes which he is offering AT PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. As the Summer Season is now far advanced, great concessions will be made in the price of all summer goods. Ladies' Fichus, Dolmans, Sunshades, Ties, Lanes, Flowers, Zephurs, Prints and Muslins will bo offered regardless of cost. The value 0 f the following lines are beyond comparison, and a clearance must be effected. jadies’ Trimmed Hats from Is lid l/adies’ new Sunshades ~ lo Hd jadies’perfect fitting Corsets ~ Is lid jadies’ Costumes „ 7a 6d ['will Sheeting ~ 9id HI wool Flannel ~ Hfd LADIES BLACK KID GLOVES, 2 FASTENERS, is.



Boots. Boots. Boots. A new and useful stock of Boots and Shoes from the best Colonial and English Manufacturers of moat astonishing value, come and inspect them and make yoav purchases. You will acknowledge them of unequalled quality and surpassing cheapness. . , Note the address— A. C. PRICHARD, EiST STREET, NEXT MR CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. 11*2088 M 'VrmurrayxS SHBURTOf^ s “ Tempus Fugit.” R. MURRAY '£NVITES inspection of his splendid stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, Etc., Etc. ill M 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 down at a low figure to ensure a speedy clearance. , New and Chaste Designs suitable for Christmas and New Year s Gifts.. ROBERT MURRAY, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Etc., EAST STBEEf, CANTERBURY BRANCH. H Established 1859. Capital % 1,000,000 Unum/ted Urbiutyof Sff/r/tEff older# IJ1H& PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. AGENT, ASHBURTON. 24 |JI H E 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 any thing yet discovered for eradictating tick, scab or lice on sheep, goats or cattle. It is sufficient to say that One Shilling Packet of the Powder dissolved in two buckets of water will wash Eighteen Sheep. This admits the moat economial, as well as the simplest plan in the world for the cure and prevention of diseases incident to farm stock. By its use the farmer can secure the health of his stock at the rate Of |d per head per annum; In »1 large Sheep Districts in Australia, South America, and Africa, no other pre paration is used. The vermin destroyer is also invaluable for the purpc 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 gronnd 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 fora, and insects on birds of ail kinds, from the canary to the poultry. For this purpose simpl and plain directions are given on every packet. The powder can also be used In a dry state for the destruction of rats and mice. A little sprinkled on a shoe of bread and butter, or a piece of meat or cheese is sought after greedily by those vermiA while the household pets such as cats and dogs will not touch it in any form, and at J therefore perfectly safe. The above marvellous discovery has gained for Herman Bros, and Go., London, the silver medal at the mtercblonial Exhibition at Melbourne, 1866, besides numerous testimonials from Government officia and all the elite of the medical faculty in Europe. HERMAN BROS. & CO. 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 car be obtained in paroels. Price—One Shilling; or six packets for Five Shillings. Liberal reduction allowed to the trade. Manufactory—BEAUMONT SQUARE, MILE END ROAD, LONDON. 8 28



Messrs Friedlander Bros. , have been appointed Ashburton AGENTS for the Belfast Chemical Works, and will supply Superphosphate, Nitrophosphate, Guano or Bone Dust, at Factory Rates, with rail charges added. For circulars, etc., apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., 10 1974 Ashburton and Tinwald. FOR the Blood is the Life. —Clarke’s world-famed blood mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, skin and blood diseases, and sores of all kinds, its effects are marvellous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in bottles 2s 6d and 11s each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors,- The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln* England, X 16 QBOWN IRON WORKS* ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch. Portable .Ranges Burn Wood and Coal—i* Four Sizes; PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON IN ’•'our. Five, Six and Suren Feet Lengths, 40 per cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron, 10 198$