AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Melbourne, February 10 > The news of the fail of Khartoum and the uncertainty aa to the fate of General Gordon has been the general topic of interest during the'last few dav?, and re ference was made to the. subject in churches on Sunday. The Mayor entertained Mr Froude at luncheon in the Town Hall yesterday. Preparations are being made all through the north-western district for the simul taneous destruction of rabbits, to com mence to-morrow. , , The Rev. Charles Strong preached on {Sunday to a - crowded congregation in the 1 Temperance hall. . The funeral of the late Alexander ryn, M.A., head msater of the Grammar Schoolj was largely attended. An acoident, similar to that which oc curred a short time since in Flinders lane, has taken place in Elizabeth street. The Wilding of new premises undermined the foundations of an adjacent house, which totally collapsed. Sydney, February 10. Dr Linton, Bishop of Blvecina, (will itoioh Sydney on February 10th. Ah alarming accident occurred in George street at midday on Monday. A number c| tnen were engaged in pulling down a building opposite the Central Police Statian when a verandah with a number of heavy planks on it collapsed with a loud crash, burying about a dozen people. W. A. Howies, » draper at Surrey Hills, has since died from his injuries, and at least six were seriously injured.

SPORTING.

SPORTING NOTES.

[by telegraph] . Dunedin, To-day.

The Lad has been scratched for al) en gagements at the Dunedin meeting, A lot of'good work was done on the tan at Forbury this morning. Wapiti and July, In part clothing, covered three miles, the last connd at a strong pace. Both horses look very fit and move well. Taiaroa and Captain Webster covered a couple of miles at a medium pace. Minerva and Tbs Poet Were each sent a couple of miles separately. The Auckland Cup winner looked a' Utile above himself. Adamant went a mile with Trapper at half speed, and Was brought home by Caddie at top speed; Lady Emma covered fully four mUes at a slow canter.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

[bKUTBK'b TELEGRAMS —C&PY RIGHT. 7 h Site Queen’s Health. London February 17. iHer Majesty the Queen is progress ing toivorably, the, severity of the cold from which she was suffering having considerably lessened. " ,s: Shipping. Arrived, Plymouth —• P. and O. steamship Valeria, from Melbourne, ist January, Boyal Irish. Cairo, February 17. Major-General Bailer, in charge of the column at Metemneh, telegraphs that the Royal Irish regiment reached Gubat on the nth inst. Another Account. An eye witness of the capture of Khartoum by the rebels states that after the death of Gordon and his party no fighting took place, and that no women and children were, killed, but that the Mahdites sacked Khartoum. (Received February 18, 12.86 p m ) - Afghan Frontier. London, February 17. In connection with the Anglo-Rus sian Commistsion now sitting re Central Asia, information has been received that Russia claims to have fixed the Afghan frontier at tfie Parapamisan range of the but that that de mand: has been iejected by England.

AUSTRALIAN.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.) The Victorian Offer. Melbourne, Yesterday. The Victorian Government offered joqrS&Oi consisting of the Naval Brigade and Mounted Infantry, for service in the Soudan. If the Imperial Government accepts the offer Parlia ment will be summoned to ratify it Shipping. Sailed—Te Anau, for the Bluff, this afternoon.

!*- Here Troops.' . Adelaide, Yesterday. The South Australian Government have offered 250 men lor service in the SoUdan.

. Intercolonial Cricket. Sydney, Yesterday. The-intercolonial cricket match Victoria v. New South Wales—was con cluded'to-day, and resulted in a victory for-the Victorians by three wickets. Troops for Soudan. The Governor received a telegram to-day from Lord Wolseley, dated Soudan,: February 16th, in which his Lordship says Please inform the troop* coming here that I look forward with ppde to the honor of having Aus tralian soldiers. under my command in the; field.” The arrangements for the despatch of troops are progressing favorably. In addition to the Iberia, Steamer, the Australasian will probably fle chartered as a transport. The en „ roln&ent of the* force is nearly completed . |t ‘trill ‘cohsigt in a}l of 734 officers and men and 200 horses. (Received February 18, 12 46 p,m ) The Markets. Mblboubns, To-day. The National Mortgage and Agency Companyj.of New Zealand, report on .the local grain market as follows : " Shipping wheat, quiet, 3s 7 d to 3s 8d; malting (barley, slightly improved ten dency, 4sto 4s gd; New Zealand oats sluggish, feeding, 2s gd to 3s 2d; mill ing, 1 3s 2d to 3s 3d; New Zealand oats, in bond, 2s 6d to as 8d ; rye grass, 3s gd to 4s 3d, with rather more enquiry at lower prices, *■ ‘ Kauri Timber. The same Company has sold kauri pine, ex Maty Blair, at the following prices:— Hewn logs, per 100 ft super., 12s 6d 1013 s; sawn flitches, 13s gd to 17s; sawn boards, 1% to 3m, *33 gd id ;Bs.; dressed boards, fi'm, 22s |d to ?3S -6di- deck planking, _ igs 6d j T. and G. flooring, 4 by i>£in, per iooft lineal, 1 8s 3d to 8s fcf ; kauri timber is in fair .demand.

TELEGRAMS.

' Drowned. , ... AtrcKi(AisD f To-day. Writer ? e “ Into <?SKwp!pldockyesterday while fishing ud we*dr«wnxßa. MrAfchhnry and the Kingtteß. The ISHigiWs have presented Mr Ash bury. W» ®tP y ' J! for Brighton,/with a ss* * ' V t 1 * - - e

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1885.



grievances of the Maoris and their cer tainty of receiving redress from the Bri tish Parliament, telling them they hid done well to send their chiefs to England, and that no doubt their case would ultimately receive full justice and consideration from the British Parliament whatever Government might be in office. He told them he himself had once been in Parliament, and might be so again, and would further their case in every possible way. It was his inten tion, he said, on his return to give a lec ture on New Zealand and the King natives, to tell the people of England how great was the esteem of the King and his people for them. He would send the papers containing reports of his lecture to the natives.



Shipping. Arrived—Ringarooma, from Sydney. Licensing Election. Wellington, Yesterday



At the election for the Licensing Com mittee for Lambton Ward the publicans returned their five candidates. This is the second Ward that has declared in favor of the publicans. Close contests are expected in Te Aro Ward to-morrow and Cook Ward on Thursday. At the election to day Barraud, on the temperance card, tied Barrett, one of the opposition card, but the latter being the sitting member the Returning Officer gave the casting vote in his favor.



Tender Accepted. The Greymouth Harbor Board have accepted the tender of Hungerford and McKay for extending the south training wall. The amount is L 17,938 Accident to the Grafton. Wellington, To-day.



At 6.30 a.m. yesterday, during'the voyage of the steamer Grafton from Westport to Wellington she touched twice slightly while of Kauranga Point, 90 miles from Westport. The pumps were sounded but no water was made. On examination here the onlj damage found was one of the propeller blades broken off. She goes on the slip for further examination. Fire. Christchurch, To-day. At 2 a.m. to-day a five roomed house and shoemaker’s shop in Selwyn street, belonging to Philip Williamson, was burned down. It was insured in the United Office for LIOO. Incendiarism is suspected. Harbor Board. Invercargill, Yesterday.



The Bluff Harbor Board considered the applications for a reorganised staff for the pilot and tug service. Captain Edie, of the a s. Waihora, was appointed Harbor master and master of the tug, out of eighteen applications. The present Harbor-master was an applicant. The question of making him second pilot and mate was mooted, but it was ruled that as he had not applied for that position his claims could not be considered, and the present second pilot, Mr McDonald, was appointed. Fire- Invercargill, To day. The shops of W. Pacey and A. Dagg, butcher and bootmaker, at Lumsden, were burned down this morning. Pacey’s stock was insured for LIOO in the Fire and Marine office, and Da?g’s for L2OO in the Hanseatic office. The buildings were insured for L3OO in the Norwich Union.



Bye Grass Seed. y AM A CASH PURCHASER. GEO. JAMESON, 7 230 Ashburton.



gTRING BINDER FOR SALE. A second-hand McCormick String Bin der in good order ; immediate de livery. GEO. JAMESON, 2 224 Ashburton. nOR SALE, by private treaty. A fifkfl MERINO EWES, sound 4,UUU mouths MERIb O WETHERS, sound mouths. GEO. JAMESON, 2 226 Ashburton. 3,000 T URNIP SEEDS. Greentop ABERDEEN Purpletop ~ Purpletop MAMMOTH Devonshire GREY STONE Skirving SWEDES WHITE STONE, Etc. JUST LANDED. On SALE by GEORGE JAMESON, 11 210 P West street.



Wool. Wool. Wool. SEASON 1884-85. rtTB ARE PREPARED 10 MAKE ’ ’ LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES ON THE ensuing clip, SHIPPED THROUQH US AND CONSIGNED TO MILES BROTHERS & CO., LONDON. No Commission Charged on the Ad vance if the Wool is Offered at Auction here and not sold. MILES & 00., Cashel street and Hereford street, Christchurch. GEORGE JAMESON, 9 1696 Agent, Ashburton.



To Let and For Sale. T 2 s - 6 D - O LET, AT PER ACRE RENTAL, A FARM 500 acres 500 well watered, together with Dwelling house and Stable thereon, situated near the Hinds. Apply to 1 124 T. BULLOCK.



COMPLETE Threshing Plant. THE New Zealand Loan and Mercan tile Agency Company, Limited, has FOR SALE, A COMPLETE THRESHING PLANT By Clayton and Shuttleworth, comprising, Nine h.p. Portable Engine Five feet Combine and Elevators. The Machinery is in excellent repair, having lately been thoroughly overhauled. Apply to C. W. TURNER, 2 169 Agent, Rakaia.



Amusements. PUBLIC DOMAIN Look out for Punch and Judy and Johnny up thS Orchard ; also. the Terrific Leap into the first Cataract on an untamed Arabian Moke, bred by Mr Nolan by Jack of Clubs, vido Stud Book. Ye olde Englishe games. This is simply a public affair and not a private speculation. What are shares worth, can I buy any ? Bill Mea lows, Agent. 2 233 Excursion Day Grala BABY SHOW. BICYCLE AND OTHER RACES. LADS AND LASSES MERRILY



DANCE. COSTUME CRICKET MATCH. ROSELLE BROTHERS IN THEIR CELEBRATED NIAGARA LEAP. SPORTS GROUND. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26. For full programme issue. see Saturday’s 2 239



Stock Sales. Jiakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to our 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 1608 MATSON, COX & C(V



Railway Notices. ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) CHEAP EXCURSION TO TIMARU. On Tb-rsday, February 19th, an Ex cursion Tnin, running from Christchurch to Timaru, will take passengers from Ash burton and Tinwald, leaving Ashburton at II 15 a m. and Tinwald at 11.25 a.m., arriving at Timaru at 1,30 p.m., and re turning about 6 p.m. Fares to Timaru and back, 5i 6d first; 4s second ; children half fares. Tickets may be purchased in advance, but are available by the excursion train only, and only between the stations named on the tickets. PREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, 14th February, 1885. 2 246



Thos. BullocJ?. TO FARMERS. —Second-hand Drays for Sale. „ T. BULLOCK TO LET—Commodious House in Peter street, lately in the occupation of Mr Woods. Apply to T. BULLOCK TO LEP—Those commodious premises in East Street, lately in the occu pation of Messis Jones and Bradshaw. * T, BULLOCK. TO LET—Cottage on Graham’s Road, Tinwald, lately in the occupation of Mr 0. Bain. Also, House in Wananui Road, Ashburton, lately in the occupation of Mr R. Macleam. Apply to T. BULLOCK. fTIRACTION ENGINE, together with J- Tbeesbing Plant, for Sale. Low price and liberal terms of payment. For particulars r Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE on Liberal Terms or To L e t—lß6 acres, fenced, situated near the Dromore Railway Station, lately fe» the occupation of W. Dalgetty, For particular, apply to T , BOLLOCK



Public Notices: MR J, IVESS begs to inform his debtors, and all persons desirous of transacting any business with him, that he will be in attendance at his Office, Burnett street, every TUESDAY and SATURDAY. Office hours : 10 a.m. to f> p.m. ' 2 188 JpENOING AT GROYE FARM. The tender of Mr S. Cokkigan is AC OEPTED for the above. 2 230 ROBT. WILKIN & CO.



JDimant and Coe, ABE authorised LOCAL AGENTS for Singer’s SEWING M A OHINES, and are prepared to receive PAYMENTS and afford all inforraatioq in connection therewith, Treadle and Hand Machines on Time Payments. A supply of Machine extras on hand. CORNER EAST AND TANCRBD •STREETS, ASHBURTON. 11 8181



ELZ BROTHERS, Coach builde rs, BRICK BUILDINGS (Opposite Cookson’s Stables). We take this opportunity to inform our friends and the general public that we have RE COMMENCED BUSINESS, and by turning out but first-class work at moderate charges hope to receive as before ft fair share of patronage. To Re pairs, Re-painting and Re-Trimming, wo pay particular attention. I 152 ORNAND CHAFF STORE, CHAFFGUTTINC. CH^~ cuxxma Wo are prepared to cut Chuff in any quantities, on farmer’s premises. Jones & Bradshaw HAVELOCK STREET. 1 67



T GRAZIER S. XAm grazing sheep over Mr Moir’s farm on the Mitcham road. F„r prtto&f. apply *» g^LLOOK.



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, .4 UCTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE \ AGENT. VEJ3KLT SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION EIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.



- —it Office in Coleman’a Build- ALFRED HARRISON, Agent. FOR SALE —Billiard Table, size three quarter, 12ft by 4jft. Nearly new, TINWALD YARDS. TUESDAY, 24th FEBRUARY. MESSRS MILES & CO. are in structed to offer at the above MERINO WETHE RS, X€)V/\/ sound mouths and in for ward condition. Apply in perfect order. Complete. r a t T?nlir\ TT A ALFRED HARRISON Auctions. 2 231 J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEO. JAMESON, Agent, Ashburton.



SATURDAY, 21at FEBRUARY. TO RELEASED BY PUBLIC AUCTION FOR A PERIOD OF 19 YEARS, 28 ACRES 1 ROOD 24 PSR 0 flES Land, Adjoining Ashburton County Saleyarda. MR T. BULLOCK has received In structions from the Ashburton County Stock and Saleyards Company, to Let by Public Auction, ai the Arcade, on the above date— The LEASE for 19 years of part of Re serve No. 1267, adjoining the Ash burton County Saleyarda and con taining 28 Acres 1 Rood 24 Perches. The land is fenced and laid down in English grasses. For |full particulars, apply to the Auctioneer. Sale at 1 o’clock. 2 234 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, 21st FEBRUARY. BUILDING Allotments IN CHERTSEY, (Two of which Adjoin the Chertsey Hotel,) FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, By order of the Mortgagees. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Mortgagees to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, Burnett street, Ashburton, on the above date, 8 BUILDING ALLOTMENTS in O the Township of Chertsey, each L 3 containing about J-acre, as follows, viz., lot 2, situated between the Chertsey Store and Hotel ; lot 4, fronting the Railway, and adjoining the Hotel property ; lots 12,18 and 20, fionting the Railway Station ; and lots 19 and 21, facing Maldon street and the back of the station. These Sections were bought at the first sale of the township allotments, and are well situated. Inspection invited previous to sale. Sale at 1 o’clock. 2 204 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



Matson, Cox and Co. Matson. Cox & Co. A UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, 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 Cornaacka Fencing Wire of all sizes, B irbed Plain Green and Yellow 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, &o.



SATURDAY, 21st FEBRUARY. T I N W A L D. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. Town Section 48, McMUEDO STREET, TIN WALD, WITH BUILDINGS THEREON, MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr S. R. Leask, in consequence of his leaving for the North Island, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on Saturday, 21st Feb ruary, T.S. 43, McMurdo street, Tinwald, containing acre, on which is erected a well-built 3-roomed T Cottage. This property is securely fenced and planted. Terras liberal, declared at sale. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 2 205 Auctioneer.



AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY — REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. Wool Purchased m uARGB OR SMALL QUANTITIES OB CONSIGNED TO THE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, OB THE HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS. WEEKLY SALES OP 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 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17j ON ASHBURTON YARDS AGENTS for National Mortgage and Agency Co Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey's Threshing Michin^. MATSON, OOX, & CO WEST STREET, Ashburton 70



HAVE FOR SALE CHEAP WOOLPACKS, full weights FENCING WIBF Nos. 8 and 9, at less than ci LINSEED, coloniai BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s 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 00.



Rakaia, WE have much pleasure in intimating to our clients and others in the Rakaia District that we have made ar ran '"menta to attend the Regular FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK There, and we have every confidence In soliciting a share of their patronage. MR L, OXm Y, RAKAIA, Has kindly consented to receive entries for the present. 413 MATSON, COX & 00.



ASHBURTON. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21. In the Estate of A. Moore, An Improved Farm Of 498 Acres 1 Rood 28 Perches, Well watered, Situated in the Hinds Survey distric FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Official As signee, to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, Burnett street, Ashburton, on Saturday, February 21, THE EQUITY OF REDEMPTION OF AN IMPROVED FARM, Containing by admeasurement— JQO ACRES 1 ROOD 28 PERCHES ttt/O More of leas, Being R. S. numbered 27672, in fhe Hinds Survey District, subdivided into four paddocks, and well watered with a County race.



The above Proport y will be sold in one lot, with 198 acres growing crop of tur nips, with which a mixture of grass seed has been sown, possession of which can be j given at once, and the balance of 300 acres now in crop, and sown with grass seed, on or about the 31st day of March. The laud is subject to a mortgage of L 750 and interest at the rate of 7f per cent per annum, the mortgage being re deemable on the 15th day of September, 1885. For further particulars, apply to the undersigned. Terms at Sale. Sale at 1 o’clock, T. BULLOCK, i Auctioneer. Mr Wm. Ivory, who occupies the ad joining Farm, has kindly offered to shot? intending purchasers oyer the property. 8 202



WE HAVE FOR SALE—CHEAP, DRAYS STRIPPERS T ABL I WHARE ALSO Howard's Twine Binders. MANILLA & HEMP TWINE COLZA, NEATSFOOT& CASTER OILS £ORN SACKS, Large size. Everything of the Beat Quality and make and at ths Lowest Prices, Matson Cox & Co.



Frledlander Bros*



FORi THE HARVEST.



BINDER TWINE! BINDER TWINE I! Best Pare Manilla or Hemp Guaranteed, AT CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, With Freight added.



Binder Wire!! The Celebrated “WHITEOROSS” BRANDS, Acknowledged to be the Best Wire in the market, at a price to suit the' most economical.



Beapers & Binders! OF ALL KINDS.



REAPER AND d BINDER Extras. MACHINE OILS of VARIOUS kind;s. Hay Forks Hay Rakes Scythes Etc., Etc.



Friedlander Bros. BAST STREET, ASHBURTON



Wool. Wool. WE have just completed arrangements with Messrs R. Wilkin and Co,, whereby we are in a position to put far mers and others, who wish to try the OHBISTOHUROH MARKET, upon the best footing. Our NEXT SALE will take place at the Christchurch Wool Stores on 13th FEBRUARY. The Wool is Carted free from Railway Station to Messrs Wilkin and Co.’s store, and we are prepared to make liberal sash advances on Wool sent through us Free of Commission. FRIEULANDER BROS. We are purchasers should farmers pre fer selling on the spot to sending to Christchurch. W e can also supply Reapers and Bin ■ make at Christchurch prices. Ol Tn J&A P er day to be made by per sons of either sex, In their own localities, at work for us. New business. All meet with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We will start you. Outfit worth £1 mailed free. The employment is particularly adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Boy. and girls earn nearly as much as Full particulars and instructions maile.. free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to us at once. Address Stinson ani> Co. Portland, Maine, United States. TO FARMERS, CONTRACTORS and others. FOR SALE, Binder Wire, THE OEtEURATEn ANCHOR BRAND lu any quantity. ALBERT ROBERTS, 1 ll Wes Aahbqrtoa



Andrew Orr. Great Slaughter of Boots! ANDREW ORR FT AS SECURED THE BAtAKOE OF A MANCFACI ORER'SISTOOKj OF BOOTS, AMOUNTING TO NEAELT £BOO, IT HALF PRICE. THEY WILL BE OPEN FOR SALE ON SATURDAY MORNllftKsr As to Price, Sizes, and Particulars ee Friday evening’s Quaedun. •m A Business Notices.



N’RmurrayxS HZ “ Tempos Fugit.” E. MUEEAY 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 years. A choice and well-selected assortment of Gold and Silver Jewellery marked ow ' 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, Em, BAST STREET. 12 2331



CANTERBURY BRANCH. M U m Isl Established 1859. Capital 1 1,000,000 Unlimited Unbiuty of Shunehol d frs rjIHE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. AGENT, ASHBURTON. 24 T H E WONDER OP THE WORLD. Herman’s WORLD-RENOWNED SHEEP WASH AND CELEBRATED VERMIN DESTROYER



This preparation is knownthroughout the civilised world to be far anperior 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 Sbeep. 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 hla stock at the rate of |4 per head per annum. In al large Sheep Districts In Australia, South America, and Africa, no other pre paration !s used. The vermin destroyer is also invaluable for the putju 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. Oitt packet dissolved in two backets of water will serve for over half an sore 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 fan, and insects on birds of all kinds, from the canary to the poultry. For this purpose , and plain directions are given on every packet. The powder can also be 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 therefore perfectly safe. * ' The above marvellous discovery has gained for Herman Bros, and 00., Tiondon, the silver medal at the mtercolonial Exhibition at Melbourne, 1866, beside* numerous testimonials from Government officla and all the dite of the medical faculty in Europe. HERMAN BROS. & CO. beg to announce that they have appointed CHARLES NEATS, Chemist and Druggist, East street, their sole Agent 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. Manufactory—BEAUMONT SQUARE, MILE END ROAD, LONDON. 8 28



mportant notice OB' ■ Amalgamation. OR R & CO. AND ROBERT ALCORN. The business carried on for some yean by John Orr, and knovn as Orr and 0 0.. Importers of Hardware, Drapery and General Merchandise, and that carried on by Robert Alcorn, as General Merchant has been AMALGAMATE]^ and will in future be carried on nndec the style of ORR & ALCORN, in the premises hitherto occupied by Orr and 00. The premises in Saunders’s Buildings, occupied by Robert Alcorn, will for the present be kept open and where goods will be Sold at the Lowest Prices for Cash, but the Offices of the new firm will be at Orr and Go’s Buildings on and after Monday, the 16th instant. The Motto of the new firm will be small profits, small advertisements, largo stocks and a large turnover. John Obb] [Robebt Alcobn ORB AND ALCORN, Importers of Hardware, Drapery and General Merchandise. 2 199 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 6 per cent, per annum for-Dei. ‘ posits at Call, 5$ per cent, per afrAmw three months, and 6J per cent, per anno iffixed tor 6 months or over. s 5 - T J WARD,' Manager. Office -Ar Clambers, Bunt itcetf