ANGLO-RUSSIA DIFFICULTIES.

THREATENED HOSTILITIES. (REUTER’S TELEGRAMS — OOPYRIG OT. ) (Received April 10, 11 25 a.m.) London, April 8. Intelligence is to hand to the effect that General Komaroff, the Russian Governor of the Trans-Caspian, at tacked the Afghans on the March, on the banks of the Khusk River. During the engagement the Afghans lost fully 500 men, and the latter were eventually severely defeated, the whole of their artillery and camp equipment falling into the hands of the Russians. The Russian loss comprised 11 killed and 29 wounded. St. Peteesbuoh, April 9. A despatch received by the Russian Government from Komaroff is to hand stating they bad made an attack on the troops of the Ameer of Afghanistan, on account of the hostile movement made by them. General Komaroff reports after defeating the Afghans he retired from the position. London, April 9 The Times publishes a telegram from their correspondent at Ghuarin, near Herat, giving details of an encounter between the Russian and Afghan troops on the 30th. The correspondent states that the pretext for the attack was the change in the position of the Afghan outpost Penjdeh. The Afghan? are stated to have fought with great stubbornness, and the Russian loss is large. Komaroffs forces did not pur sue the Afghans on their retreat. A number of British officers witnessed the battle and afterwards rejoined Sir Peter Lumsden at Herat. (Received April 9, 3 p.xn.) London, April 9. In the House of Commons to-day, Mr Gladstone made a statement re garding the outbreak of hostilities on the Afghan frontier. The Premier stated that information had reached the Government that the Afghans gave no provocation for the attack made upon them by the Russian General Komaroff. He added that the British ; Cabinet had demanded an explanation from the Russian Government as to the occurrence. St. Petersburg, April 9. . M. Giers, Minister for Foreign Af fairs, waited upon the British Ambassa- , dor last night, and expressed the Czar’s ( hope that the Russo-Afghan incident ( would not have the effect of stopping e the parleying which was proceeding be tween England and Russia on the frontier question. M. Giers added that the Russian officers in Central Asia were unaware of the agreement arrived at between England and Russia on the ■ 13th ult, that no advance should take place on either side in Afghanistan , pending the negotiations on the frontier ] question. 1

CABLE NEWS

LATEST FROM EUROPE [BKUTBB's TKLROBAM8 —COPYRIGHT. 1 Monetary and Commercial. London, April 8. Consols have declined ios, and are quoted at 97 £4 The market rate of discount is 2 per cent, being 1 per cent below the Bank rate. New Zea land securities:— Five percent. 10-40 loan, 101^; Four and a half per cent. 1879-1904 loan, 101 ; Four per cent, inscribed stock, 98Colonial breadstuff's —Adelaide wheat, ex store, 365; Adelaide flour, ex store, 25s ; New Zealand wheat, ex store, 28s to 345. Tallow and hides are unchanged. The Wool Market. The wool market is flat; 7,700 bales were offered at to-day’s auction. The Boyar Visit to Ireland. London, April 9. The Prince of Wales, replying to the addresses of welcome presented at Dublin, expressed the hope that the present visit would not be the last one he was able to pay Ireland. A Eumor. A persistent rumor has gained ground to the effect that his Holiness the Pope is suffering from illness, but so far lacks definite confirmation.

TELEGRAMS.

fPRB PRESS ASSOCIATION.] The Russian Attack. Wellington, To-day. The Government have received a cable gram from the Agent-General, stating that a conflict has taken place between the Russian and Afghan troops in the vicinity of Moorghab River on March 28. The Afghans suffered severe loss. Volunteers and Defence. The Government have received a reply from Colonel Hewett. definiiely accepting the position of Commander of the New Zealand Volunteers. It is understood that he will leave for New Zealand im mediately. It has been decided to con nect the defence works with town by telephone. School Attendance. Dunedin, To-day. The average school attendance in Otago for last quarter was 18,550. The highest attendance under the provincial scheme being 1,174. Aquatic. Invebcabgill, To-day, In tbs four-oared boat race between Dunedin and Invercargill, the formet won by a length and a quarter.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 1885.



Bailway Notices EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. ALTERATION OF TIME TABLE, On and after the 13th April, a Train will run DAILY on the Mount Somers branch as under, instead of twice a week as at present: a.m p.m. Cavendish dep 845 Ashburton dep 5 5 Tinwald ~ 9.57 Tinwald ~ 522 Ashburton arr 10 5 Cavendish arr GSS Stopping at other stations if required. There will be no morning train from Ashburton to Cavendish or evening train from Cavendish to Ashburton. Also, from same date, the time table on Rakuia and Ashburton Forks Railway will be as follows: Stopping at other stations if required, tdunson Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. I Runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, J. P. MAXWELL, General Manager. General Manager’s Office, Wellington, April 9, 1885. 4 522 Public Notices. ANY Person TRESPASSING on the Properties of the undersigned will be prosecuted. DUDLEY & NORTHEY, 2 302 A. PATERSON, Junk, N o E. Persons with Dogs TRESPASSING on Buns 20 and 21, south bank Raaaia 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 CHAS. W. PURNELL.



SHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL- Notice ia hereby given that Water will be SHUT OFF E race and branches (Chertsey and Rakaia) on 9ih, 10th, 11th and 12th .April, when occupiers are re quested to thoroughly overhaul and e’ear out races to at least their original dimen sions. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, 4 504 County Engineer, J-ySSOLUTION OFPaRTNERSHIP. Notice is hereby given that that Partnership hitherto existing between the undersigned Thomas BißUEKand Walter Mullis, as Butchers, has this day been DISSOLVED by mutual consent. The Business will in future be carried on by the said Thomas Barber, on his own ac count, who will discharge and receive all DEBTS DUE by and to the late firm. Dated at Ashburton this Bth day of April, 1885. THOMAS BARBER. 4 514 WALTER MULLIS. LOST —From Ashburton, on or about Ist April, 1 Grey MARE, with yearling filly at foot; I Brown GELD ING, branded C on near shoulder ; also, lost between Hinds and Rangitata on 4th inst., 1 Roan FILLY, branded P on neck, shoes on hind feet only. Any one returning or giving information as to their whereabouts will be rewarded. Ap ply Cookson’s Stable--. 4 519 j^SH BURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. Notice is hereby given that Havelock street west, between the North-west Town Belt and Grigg street, will be CLOSED for Wheel-Traffic during formation. FOOKS & SON T , Borough Engineers. Borough Engineers’ Office, April 8, 1885. 4 512 District of mount somers AND LONGBEACH. I, John C. N. Gkxgg, Returning Officer for the district of Mount Somers and Long beach, for the purpose of Electing ONE SYNODSMAN for the said district, do hereby appoint TUESDAY, April 21st, 1885, at Tinwald Schoolroom, at 4 o’clock p.m , as the time and place of meeting for the purpose of receiving nominations if no such nominations have been delivered to me or left at Tinwald Schoolroom, before 4 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, the2lst day of April, 1835. JOHN C. N. GRIGG, Returning Officer, 4 513 Longbeach. O FARMERS. WE ARE Cash Buyers OF WHEAT OATS AND BARLEY. 4 517 MATSON, COX & CO.



The Bad and Worthless are never imitated or counterfeited. This is es pecially true of a family medicine, and it is positive proof that the remedy imitated is of the highest value. As soon as it has been tested apd proved by the whole world that Hop Bitters was the purest, best, and most valuable family medicine on earth, many imitations sprung up and began to steal the notices in which the press and the people of the country had expressed the merits of H. 8., and in every way trying to induce suffering invalids to use their stuff instead, expecting to make money on the credit and good name of H. B. Many others started nostrums put up in simi le style to H. 8., with variously devised names in which the word " Hop ” or “Hops ” Were used in a way to induce people to believe they were the same as Hop Bitters, All such pretended remedies or cures, no matter what their style or name is, and especially those with the word "Hop” or "Hops” in their nameor in any nvay connected with them or that* name, are imitations or counterfeits. Beware of them. Touch none of them. Use nothing but genuine American Hop Bitters, ■ with a bunch or cluster of green Hops on the White label, and Dr Soule’s name blown in the ■ (y** B * Tirust nothing else. Druggists and chemfsts aretfarped against dealing in imita.



UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. PUBLIC NOTICE. All RATES outstanding Till be SUED for without respect of persons, By order of the Board. 0. JEPHSON, Collector, 3 480 Box 37, Post-office, Ashburton. PUBLIC NOTICE TO OWNERS OF TRACTION AND OTHER ENGINES. The Bridges in the Upper Ashburton Road District being only built to carry FOUR Tons, persona with loads above this weight cross at their own risk. By order of the Board. 0. JEPHSON, 3 481 Surveyor.



To Let and For Sale. TO LET— Land for Cropping. App Max Friedlandsii, Aahburton. 4 4 TO LET—Lirge Shop and Dwelling six rooms, non in occupation of ” Hoult. Apply, W. Patching, Tent a Tarpaulin-maker, East street. 4 E TO LET—A six roomed HOUSE a Eight Acres of Land, well fence * situated on East Town Belt. Apply to Brankin. 3 4 1 Tenders. , mENDERS Wanted for THRE3HIN _| about 10,000 bushels of wheat ai oats, contractors to do their own sbiflin ' find all labor and food. For further pa ticulars, apply to Mr L. Manohai i Chertsey, to whom a’l tenders must 1 addressed, and sent in not later tin SATURDAY, the 11th inst. The lowe or any tender not necessarily accepted. 4 503 L. MANGHAM. * SHBUKTON COUNTY GOUNOD TENDERS are invited for— Traffic Bridge over Ashburton Rive at Ashbur/on. Plans and specifications can be seen i Council office, Ashburton ; and tender/ addressed to the Chairman, to be sent i not later than 11 o’clock a.m., Friday, Is May next. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 3 468 County Engineer. A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, 4 UCTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATi AGENT. VEJSKLY SALE every SATURDAY at 13 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry Pigs, and Merchandise, AGENT for THE NORWICH UNIOb FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. SALE—Two-horse power anc intermediate combine, qube new Corn Crusher by Bentall, hand or horse power, new. ALFRED HARRISON. TO LET—Offices in Coleman’s Build inga. ALFRED HARRISON. FOR SALE—I Spring Cart, new ; I Spring Cart, in good order ; £ doubie furrow Ploughs, good. ALFRED HARRISON SALE—Billiard Table, size three quarter, 12ft by 4|ft. Nearly new, in perfect order. Complete. ALFRED HARRISON George Jameson. Eye Grass Seed. y AM A CASH PURCHASER. GEO. JAMESON, 7 230 Aahburton. To Farmers. I am a CASH PURCHASER OF WHEAT, OATS and BARLEY. GEO. JAMESON, 3 206 Ashbtirton. Sheep Dip. FOR SALE, DIP, in 5 gallon drums AND fyiHOMAS’S DIP, in 151 b tins and 1001 b drums, GEORGE JAMESON, 2 261 Ashburton.



Meetings. UND A Y SERVICES. The Rev. R. F. Gabbett will hold services on Sunday next as under Waterton, II am.; Tinwald, 3 p. m. ; Windermere, 6.30 p m. 4 506 ST. STEPHEN’S CHURCH, Ashburton. A TEA MEETING AND CONCERT, Will be held in the Schoolroom, on TUESDAY, APRIL 14th. Proceeds to the Building Extinction Fund Admission—2a ; children, Is. 3 438 # & & Masonic dress concert will be given by The St. John’s Lodge, No. 1858, E. 0., in the MASONIC HALL, TANC :ED STREET on FEIDAY, the 17th APRIL, 1885 Musical director Bro, S. Wolf, R. A.M. Programme in future advertisement. 3 42 Oddfellow s’ hall, Ashburton. MONDAY & TUESDAY, APRIL 13tb andl4ih Triumphant return to New Zealand of Prof & Mrs Baldwin CLAIRVOYANT AND THOUGHT READERS, Who created such an excitement in this country in 1878, will appear in an entirely New and Startling Entertainment. Mind and Soul Reading. All the feats of Mr W. Irving Bishop and Stuart Cumber land, as given before the Hon W. E. Gladstone, and the English House of Commons. Finding a Small Pin while i securely Blindfolded, the pin being hidden by a committee of prominent gentlemen. Telling the Numbers on a Bank Note. Telling Names of Dead Frien 's, the faces of dead relatives appear in the bright light and open stage. Everything New and Startling. Admission—3s, 2s and I*. Chas. Fuller, Business Agent. 4 523 <



Stock Sales. Bakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to onr 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 CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY 7 I€CB MATSON, COX & CO. Auctions. SPECIAL ENTRY, SATURDAY, llth APRIL. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to Sell by Public Auc tion, at the Arcade, on the above date 6 Draught COLTS and FILLIES, unbroken (good stamp). Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 4518 Auctioneer. UNDER BILL OP SALE. Without Reserve. TUESDAY, J 4 th APRIL, 2 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions to Sell by Public Auction at his Rooms, a lot of Valuable Furniture Comprising Suites in Satin, Damask, Cretonne and Leather Chests Diawers, three Chiffoniers One Book Case, one Dining Table Loo and Oval Tables P. of W. Bedsteads Washing Machine Chairs, etc , etc. ALFRED HARRISON, 4 500 Auctioneer,



UNDER BILL OF SALE. EXTENSIVE AND Important Sale. ALFORD FOREST HOTEL. WEDNESDAY, 15th \PRIL, 12 o’clock Bharp. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions to sell by public auc tion, on the Premises, Alford Forest Hotel, THE ENTIRE PjuANT, Furniture, Beds and Bedding, Linen, Fittings, Stock, etc, etc. Absolutely without reserve. Every lino must be cleared. Please come hungry. ALFRED HARRISON, 4 510 . Auctioneer. SATURDAY, APRIL 11th. SPECIAL ENTRY. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr Wm. Nicholas (in consequence of his giving up farming end contracting), to sell by Public Auc tion at the Arcade, on the above date, the whole of his Horses, Plant, Etc, Black Draught HORSE, Prince Grey Draught HOSE, Bob ~| Grey Draught HORSE, Britain Black MARE, Gipsy 2 Good Farm DRAYS 1 PLOUGH, double or treble, by Henry and Finlay Woods REAPER and BINDER, the new iron frame Set 6-leafed HARROWS Sets HARNESS Empty SACKS, SUNDRIES, etc. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 4 493 Auctioneer.



Thoa. Bullock. Revised list of properties < For Sale and to Let, etc. i SUBURBAN. \ Lots 18 and 41, each containing 1 rood 39 perches, Allenton Suburban j District Lot 86, North-west Town Belt, con- , taining 1 acre, capital site for a private residence Lota 94, 95, 96, fronting the Wakanul road, good site for a house Lots 62 63, corner of Wakanul road and Town Belt Lot 22, containing with five roomed house, Alford Forest road Lots 42, 43, 44, 62, 63, 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 TIN WALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three roomed house thereon Lots 356, 359, 360 Lots 8, li, 101, McMurdo street Lots 234, 235, 236, 237, Anne street 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 ; Five-roomed Cottage in Burnett street A cottage at Hampstead, rent 4s a week Commodious premises in t aat street Blacksmith’s shop, together with dwelling-house, in Peter street Five-roomed house at Trevorton Four-roomed house at Trevorton Four-roomed house, Graham’s road, Tinwald Shop and boarding-house in Triangle Comfortable House, together with Stable, near the Woollen Factory Office in Arcane Shop and dwelling in Moore street. 12s 6d per week—commodious boarding house to let at the above rental MISCELLANEOUS : FOR SALE. Eight-horse power portable engine, cheap Barb wire No 8 and 10 fencing wire Spring carts, new, from Ll 9 to L 24 Ploughs, harrows, drays Strong building for removal, suitable for granary or stable Quantity of mixed Firewood, from Wai mate, at 30s per cord Second-hand Drays Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON.



Business Notices T MPORT ANT ANNOUNCEMENT 92 JL - McCallnm & Co , T. TIME HR AND IRON MERCHANT! id IMPORTERS, 21 Respectfully beg to announce to the publ ~ of Ashburton and District, that they ar a NOW OPE NINO A BRA NCI r’ BUSINESS IN >3 ASHBURTON, = TIMBER YARD, __ EAST STREET, G Opposite Bank of New Zealand, d Offices and Stores adjoining Bank of Nei y Zealand, and being r. DIRECT IMPORTERS & PRODUCER! i Can offer ,e SPECIAL ADVANTAGE'S n To Purchasers of Building and Pencil); it Materia’s, etc., American Galvanised STEEL BARBED WIRE, Vtfry Cheap, , STANDARDS, FENCING WIRE, STAPLES, ■ And all requisites for Fencing purposes. t V.D.L. TIMBER POSTS, RAILS & PALINGS, HURDLES & GATES. t FENCING MATERIALS At Specially Low Prices. Standards are Punched to any required guage by (ho A utomalio Feed Gear Stan • Sard Pnrcher recently patented by ua We land the iron direct from the manu facturers, and can therefore offer our cus tomers materials of first-class quality at a low price. price lists for all material please ' apply to — McOALLUM & CO.. TIMBER & IRON MERCHANTS, SASH & DOOR MANUFACTURERS, IMPORTERS, Of all descriptions of building Material, general IRONMONGERY", PAINTS, OILS, AND COLORS. Large and complete Stock of Tasmanian Hardwood Palings and Posts Galvanised Corrugated Roofing Iron Portland Cement Baltic Deals, American Clecr Pine, and Shelving Galvanised Steel-Barbed Wire, 4 pronged, American Fencing Wire, 6 to 9, annealed and oiled, Helmet, Rylands and other brands Wire Nails, Galvanised Roofing Nails, Wrought Nails, etc. Sheet Lead, Sheet Zinc, Ridging, Spout ing, etc. American Jlear Pine Doors Register Grates, and all kinds Builders’ and General Ironmongery and Brasswa-e White and Red Leads, Liquid Paints and Colors Law and Boiled Linseed Oils Always on hand, large and complete stocks of Kauri, Red, White, and Black Pines, Architraves, Mould ings, Skirtings, Doors, Sashes, etc. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR WHOLESALE SUPPLIES OF TIMBER FROM OUR SOUTHLAND MILLS. Agents for Benhar Stoneware Glazed Pipe Factory, Stirling, Sole Importers of the celebrated HEL MET BRaND Steel Ovsl Fencing Wire. McOALLUM AND CO., Ashburton, Oamaru and Invercargill. Bush Mills —Seaward Bush and One-Tree Point, Southland. JOHN CRAWSHAW, 4 5'6 Branch Manager.



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 Bolt, Allenton. Easy terms. , Also, good House, 7 rooms, and 9 acres Land; 2 281 HAVE FOR SALE CHEAP. WOOLPAOKS, full weights FENCING WIPE- Nos. 8 and 9, at less thanca;; LINSEED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10« to LSP a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH & OTHER CLOVERS MATSON, COX AND CO. Matson. Cox & Co. A UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, 4. jL LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RATES AND ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS WOOL, GRAIN, SEED AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have now on hand for sale— Woolpacks and Cornsacks Fencing Wire of all sizes, B irbed Plain Green and Veliow Tancred Turnips Skirvin Swedes and other Turnip Seeds of all descriptions Mangolds, etc. Clover Seeds of all descriptions Cocksfoot , Rye-grass Tea in boxes and half-chests Bran, Oats, Chaff, &c. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &o. Wool Purchased- IN uARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES OB CONSIGNED TO THE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES,



OR THE HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS. WEEKLY SALES OF HORSES, COWS, PIGS AND ALL KINDS OF STOCK AND PRODUCE ON SATURDAYS AT 11 O’CLOCK SHARP, FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD Alternately. NEXT SALE •AT ASHBURTON YARDS ON TUESDAY, APRIL 14 AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing MAchinc", MATSON, COX, & CO WEST STREET, Ashburton *0 Kakaia. WE have much pleasure In intimating to our clients and others in the Rakna District that wo have made ar ran ements to attend the Regular FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK There, and we have every confidence in soliciting a share of their patronage. MR L. OXLEY, RAKAIA, Has kindly consented to receive entries for the present. 413 MATSON, COX & CO. WE HAVE FOR SALE—CHEAP, DRAYS



ASHBURTON TIMBER AND COAL YARDS, WEST STREET. Tucker and EestelL Joshua Tucker] [John G. Kesxbll HAYING made very favorable arrange ments with proprietors of Sawmills in Southland, we are in a position to make special quotations to those about to build, or to those who may require timber for any purposes whatever. Acting as we are entirely for the sawmiller, we can Sell at the Lowest Figure named, and therefore hope to continue to receive from Builders, Farmers and others a continuance of their esteemed orders. Wo have now arriving Largo Stocks of well assorted lines, suitable for all require ments, including— Rusticated Weather Boards Feather-edge do do i 8 x |-Weather Boards and Rough Lining T. and G. White Pine Lining and Flooring Also, A quantity of Biltons and Scantlings We have just received from Auckland, ex Pelican, an assortment of Kauri Tim ber from the Union Company’s Mills— -1 inch and £ inch Shelving T. and G. Flooring and Lining Mouldings Architraves Skirtings These Timbers wo keep stacked under cover, so that they are fit for immediate use, being clean, dry and thoroughly seasoned. We also beg to call attention to our other stocks, consisting of— Y.D.L. Timber Deal Hurdles Doors and Sashes Gates GALVANISED IRON, Lyaaght’a “Orb” brand, the best imported Gal. Nails and Screws Lead in Sheet and Lead Washers Sheet Zinc Wire Nails and Staples Steel Fencing Wire Barbed Fencing Wire Having a piece of well-timbered land at ( Alford Forest, we can produce First class POSTS RAILS and STAKES J STRAINERS & 'SHEEP YARD RAILS and Sell at LOWEST PRICES: Tucker and EestelL 4 m



STRIPPERS PORTABLE WHARE ALSO Howard’s Twine Binders. MANILLA & HEMP TWINE COLZA, NEATSFOOT & CASTER OILS CORN SACKS, Large rise. Everything of the Best Quality and make and at the Lowest Prices. Matson, Cox & Co.



Andrew Orr. ■ Bargains Extraordinary. t •JUST OPENED— TEN TRUNKS BOOTS TEN TRUNKS BOOTS Girls’ E.S. at ... Maids’ at ... ... Women’s Beat Kid Gents’ Boots TEN TRUNKS BOOTS s. d. OPENING UP -30 CASES 30 NEW DRAPERY GOODS, EX RIMDTAKA. Business Notices. “ Tempus Fugit.” R. MURRAY JNVITES inspection of his splendid stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, Etc., Etc. 'S wi HBUR * Special attention is requested for a magnificent line of ENGLISH SILYER LEVER HUNTERS (extra strong cases) at L 5 10a. 160 to choose from. Every Watch guaranteed of good quality, and warranted for three years. A choice and well-selected assortment of Gold and Silver Jewellery marked ow I at a low figure to ensure a speedy clearance. ROBERT MUR RAY, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Exo., EAST STREET. 12 2331 CANTERBURY BRANCH. sS* tm Established 1859, Capital i 1,000,00?* (f’:’!VfTFO LIRBIUTYOF SIi fiREi'OLSFR3 fjl H E PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. AGENT, ASHBURTON. 24 rjl 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 eradicating tick, scab or lice on sheep, goats or cattle. It is sufficient to say that One Shilling Packet of the Powder -dissolved in two backets of water will wash Eighteen Sheep. This admits the moat 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 seoare the health of his stock at the rate of f i 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 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 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 fnrs, 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 lie used In dry state for the destruction of rats and mica. A little sprinkled on a shea 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 tou ;h it in any form, and at, therefore perfectly safe. The above marvellous discovery has gained for Herman Bros, and Co., London, the silver medal at the intercolonial Exhibition at, Melbourne, 1866, besides numerous testimonials from Government oflicia 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 solo Agent for Ashburton and vicinity, and from him the preparation car be obtained In panels. Price—One Shilling; or six packets for Five Shillings. Liberal reduction lowed to the trade. Manufactory—BEAUMONT SQUARE, MILE END ROAD, LONDON. 8 28



Ashburton permanen BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, per cant, per annum for three mouths, and 6J per cent, per anno if fixed tor 0 months or over. J WARD, Manager. Office;- Ar Chambers, Boraot* street Winter Fashions. ORE AND ALCORN BEG to announce the Arrival of thei. first shipment of New Winter goods per last direct mail steamer Rtmutaka. Wo 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 New Ye’veteena—black and colored New Shirtings Ne w Table Damasks and Table Napkins New Hollands—brown and creaqi New Calicoes and Sheetings New Carpets and Mattings 4 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 v New Hata—twsed and felt New Hosiery drawers and Cardigan jackets. BOOTS. BOOTS. Orb and Alcorn are still Selling Boots cheaper than any other home. orr and~~alc6rn, EAST SIRE IST. 3 U



ISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. In consequence of the firm of J. MBEOH & Co., of Ashburton, Furniture Dealers, having been dissolved, and in order to facilitate a settlement between JOHN MEEOH (who takes over the business) and his retiring partner, a OHFAP 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-PRICS. All debts owing must forthwith be paid to J. 0. DUNCAN, agent, or to JOHN MEEOH ; either of whose receipts willb a sufficient discharge.