NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIA TION.

Wellington, Last Night With three matches finished, the fol lowing are the highest aggregates for the Rifle Championship : Lucas, Thames Purnell, Wanganui 2-4 Jenson, Wanganui ... ... 219 Ohnrton, Wanganui 212 Flyger, Wanganui ... ... ••• 2>l Downie, Thames 210 Kummen, Maaterton ... ••• 210 Cooper, Auckland ... ... 206 Hawke, Thames ... ••• 205 Okey, Taranaki ... ••• 206 Newdick, Thames 204 Badger, Greymonth ... ... ... 2 3 Foster, Waoganui 202 Wratt, Waimea ... ... ... 202 Donald, Master ton ... 200 Taylor, Auckland ... ... ... 200 Patton, Stoke ... ... ... 195 Griffiths, Blenheim ... ... ... 194 King, Wanganui 194 Maddock, Blenheim 194 A. Billinger, Wellington ... ... 193 Hutchison, Dunedin 192 Howell, Taranaki 192 Shaw, Wellington 192 Thomas, Thames ... ... ... 192 Hosking, Taranaki ... 191 Harding, Blenheim ••• 191 R'odwell, Waoganui 191 France, Napier ... ... ••• 189 McQonagle, Wanganui ... ••• 189 Small,Nelson... ... ... >•* 188 W. Super, Spring Creek ... ... 188 Barnett, Nelson ... ... ... 186 W. Ballinger, Wellington ... ... 185 Bently, Master con ... ... ... 185 Hughes, Wanganui ... ... ... 185 Paynter, Stoke ... ... ... 184 Taylor, Wellington ... ... ... 184 Fairlie, Waikari ... ... ... 184 ( Anketell, Maaterton... ... ... 383 , Fairs, Auckland 182 ' Henry, Wanganui 182 R. Soper, Spring Creek 182 I Baignet, Waimea 181 i Coventry, Dnnedin 181 j Jackson, Wellington 181 Morris, Oamaru 181 Richardson, Dunedin ... ... 180 . Sontag, Waikari ... ... ... 180 Keonington, Wanganui ... ... 180 ‘ The Rifles have yet to complete three t matches betore the Championship can be ( decided. c The Carbines have completed two matches, and the first ranges in another s

two. Up to t to-night the following are the highest aggregates : Sipdair, Christchurch 238 Watson, Port Chalmers ... ... 238 W. J, Scott, Wellington ... 1., 235 Davy, Wellington 233 Boss, Napier 231 Leevera, Wellington... ... ... 229 Turner, Wellington ... 229 Paralow, Auckland 229 Babe, Wellington 229 Harris, Wellington 227 Petrie, Wellington 227 F. France, Wellington 226 McKenzie, Wellington 225 Greenfield, Oamaru -... 222 Hunter, Nelson 221 Lloyd, Wanganui 221 Webb, Wellington ... ... ... 220 Woolley, Auckland 219 Hove, Wellington 216 Lean, Port Chalmers ... ... 216 Morris, Dunedin 216 Sherwood, Christchurch 216 Bendry, Oamaru 215 Driver, Port Chalmers ... ... 214 Jeffreys, Christchurch 213 Grant, Oamaru 212 Trooper Gamble, Waiuku 211 Somerville, Alexandra Cavalry ... 211 Howes, Wairoa 210 [By Telegraph ] Wellington, To-day. A small cottage was destroyed by fire at the rifle camp this morning. It is sup posed to have been caused thorough a frying pan running over. Two protests have been lodged against Purnell, Wanganui, who is the second in the Bifle Belt:—lst: For using two rifles in one match, it being alleged that only one shall be used; and, 2nd, for changing order of firing with another competitor. The protests are lodged by Bichardson, of Otago, and Pandley. The following are the highest aggre gates for the Carbine Championship at the conclusion of the Nelson match, which is the third out of six matches for the Belt: — Davey, Wellington 227 Babe, Wellington 22 1 Sinclair, Christchurch 220 Water, Port Chalmers 220 Hunter, Nelson 218 Lloyd, Wanganui 218 Parslov, Auckland 218 Ferry, Alexandra Cavalry 217 Scott, Wellington 217 Jack, Dunedin 216 Boss, Napier 216 Weir, Thames 216 Woolley, Auckland 214 Turner, Wellington ... ... ... 214 France, Wellington 213 Harris, Wellington ... ... ... 212 Leavers, Wellington 212 McKenzie, Wellington ... ... 211 Paterson, Dunedin 211 The following is the prize list ; NELSON MATCH. Davy, Wellington, 69, LlO. Woolley, Auckland, 69, L 7. Paralow, Auckland, 68, L 6. Paterson, Dunedin. 68, L 4. Lloyd, Wanganui, 68, L 3. Jack, Dunedin, 66, L 3. Perry, Alexandra Cavalry, 66, L2. Babe, Wellington, €4, L2. Morris, Dnnedin, 64 ; Baribal, Waiuku, 62 ; Mitchell, Port Chalmers, 62 ; Buie, Oamaru; Somerville and Smith, Alex andra Cavalry ; Dougall, Christchurch ; Driver, Port Chalmers, 61 each, LI ; Sinclair, Christchurch, and Harris, Wel ington, counted out.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

[gSOTBB's TKI.BOBAM8 —COPYRIGHT. ] 1 The Mails. London, March 11. The Australian and New Zealand mails via San Francisco (Auckland, Jan. 6), were delivered to-day. Semi-Panic. A semi-panic has occurred on the Stock Exchange, owing to the present political uneasiness. - The lonic. Bio Db Janeiro March 11. Shaw, Savill and Albion Company’s steamship lonic, from Wellington (Feb. 1 0, left this morning for Plymouth. IKr cargo of frozen meat is in good condition. Be-Assuring. Berlin, March 12. The Not'd Deutsche Zietung has an article to-day on the relations betweeh Inland 1 and Germany; which is of a fe-assuring character. Bechuanaland Expedition. • Capetown March 12. Intelligence is to hand that the British troops under Colonel Warren nave reached Rooi Grand, in Bechu stnaland, and hoistec|' the British flag there without opposition. 1 Unsuccessful Attack. H®g Kono, March 12. The latest reports ftonf Formosa an nounce that the Frerich forties recently kttacked the Chinese position at Ke hmg for five _days, but without success. lii the fighting which took place (he jjrencb lost {Pen killed,

The Commercial Treaty. Madrid, March 12. The Cortes has ratified the commer cial treaty concluded between England ' and Spain. 3 A few Governor. , London, March 12. [ Lord Carrington, Governor elect of » New South Wales, sails for Sydney in ! October. (Received March 13, 1.20 p.m ) | The Rebels Advance. Sadkim, March 12 The rebels in the vicinity of this place are daily displaying increasing boldness. A large body attacked the British outposts last night, and in the fighting which ensued several of the British troops were killed, besides a number wounded.

AUSTRALIAN.

[ (kBOTEk’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT. ) . (Received March 13,1.20 p.m.) ; Shipping. | Sydney, To-day. ; Arrived, last evening—Pacific Mail I Steamship Australia, from Auckland. Sailed yesterday afternoon —Hauroto for Wellington ; Ringarooraa for Auck land. Vindication. At a banquet last night at Dubbo, the Hon W. B. Dailey, Attorney- General, made an eloquent speech vin dicating the policy of the Government in reference to the Soudan contingent. Combined Contingent. Melbourne, To-day. “■ The Victorian, South Australian, and f Queensland Governments, after con- 1 suiting as to the proposed joint con tingent for Egypt, desire to obtain fur- . ther information from the Agents-Gene ral, and the question is consequently in ' abeyance. 1 Altered Situation. 1 In home quarters it is considered 3 that the Anglo-Kussian question has altered the situation as regards colonial T troops for the Soudan. The Victorian Cabinet has had the question of local 1 defences under its consideration, but its decision In-the matter has been kept j secret. Is The Wool Market. h Messrs Goldsborough and Com- w pany’s annual review of the wool market shows last season’s sales as fol lows;—Victoria, 197,000 bales ; New South Wales, 109,000. and South Aus tralia, 32,000. The shipments to the J Continent last season amounted to 63,000 bales, and the total shipments to 936,000, a decrease of 19,000 as a j compared with the previous year. " u

TELEGRAMS.

[PBB PRF.SH ASSOCIATION.] Defence. Auckland, Last Night. At the meeting of the Chamber of Com merce Executive Committee to-day, a re solution was carried urging Government to take immediate action for the defence of Auckland. The resolution will come up for ratification at the meeting of the Chamber to-morrow. Sudden Death. Walter Dowden, auctioneer, died sud denly in his auction mart this afternoon, while conversing with his wife, of heart disease. Pedeatrianism. D. Makun, a local ped, has closed with J. Bayner’s challenge to a twelve hours’ walking match for LSO a-side. Volunteers for Soudan. Auckland, To-day. It is stated here that negotiations are in progress with one of the other colonies to send 250 picked men out of Auckland as a contingent for the Soudan. North. North, of sweepstake notoriety, is re ported to be in Auckland. Music. Wellington, Last night. Mr Batcliffe, flautist, and Madame Bita, prima donna, arrived from Sydney by the Tekapo, to commence a tour through the colony, starting in the South.

Reply to Volunteers. The following appeared in the Gazette, issued to-day :—“ The Government de sires to publicly notify th»t it has re ceived numerous offers for active service in the Soudan at the present juncture, and to express its gratification at the patriotic spirit displayed by those Volun teers and others who have so generously offered themselves. At the same time, the Government has to intimate that how ever desirous it might be to form a body of New Zealand troops to assist Her Majesty’s force in the locality in question, it can take no steps towards that object without the sanction of Parliament.— Robert Stout, Premier.” Another Invitation. Invercargill, Last night. The Invercargill Borough Council have resolved to invite Sir Julius Vogel to ad dress the citizens on political matters. Fire. Invercargill, To-day. A large wooden building at Avenel, a suburb of Invercargill, occupied by Mrs Campbell, and known as the VVorking Men’s Club, was burned down this morn ing. Nothing was saved, and several houses near were badly damaged. The insurances are—House, L2OO in the Ham burg-Madgeburg, and L3OO in the Stan dard ; and the furniture, L 250 in the Standard.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 1885. If



Wells’ “Rough on Corns.” 1 Ask for Wells’ Rough on Corns.” Quick relief, complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bunions, The N.Z. Drug Co,, General Agents. 1 August Flower. —The most miserable beings in the world are those suffering from dyspepsia and liver complaint. More than 75 per cent of the people are afflicted with these two diseases and their effects; such as sour , stomach, sick headache, habitual costiveness, palpitation of the heart, heartburn, waterbrash, gnawing and burning pains at the pit of the stomach, yellow skin, coated tongue and dis agreeable taste in the mouth, coming up of food after eating, low spirits, etc. Go to your druggist and get a bottle of august flower. This valuable medicine has cured thousands and thousands of sufferers, and is known in all civilised countries. Two doses will relieve you. It costs only 3s 6d a bottle. Sample bottles, 6d.—[Advt. Holloway's Pills. Liver Complaints.—The digestion cannot be long so seriously disordered without the de rangement being perceptible on the counten ance. These pills prevent both unpleasant consequences ; they improve the appetite and with the increase of desire for food, they augment the powers of digestion and assimila tion in the stomach. Holloways Pills deal most satisfactorily with deranged or diseased conditions of the many organs engaged in ex tracting nourishment for our bodies from our various diets—as the liver, stomaoh, and bowels, over all of which they exercise the most salutary control. By resorting at an early stage 'of this malady to these purifiying and laxative Pills, the dyspeptic is speedily restored to health and strength, and his salloWness gradually vanishes.—fAdvt.l Wells’ “ Rough on Corns.” —Ask fo, Wells’ “ Rough on Corns.” Quick reliafr complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts bunions. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. * 3 Goughs, ' Colds, Bronchitis, etc., are quickly cured by using Baxter’s “Lung Preserver,’ This old-established medicine is pleasant to the-palate, and highly extolled by members of the medical and clerical profession. Read ad vcrUsnfljbat* " ' ''



Thos. Bullock- Revised list of properties For Sale and to Let, etc. SUBURBAN. Lots 18 and 41, each containing 1 rood 39 perches, Allen ton Suburban District Lot 86, North-west Town Belt, con taining 1 acre, capital site for a private residence Lots 94, 95, 96, fronting the Wakanui road, good site for a house Lots 62 63, corner of Wakanui road and Town Belt Lot 22, containing £-acre, with five roomed house, Alford Forest road j Lots 42, 43, 44, 63, 65, together with house, Ailenton, 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 Public Notices: M° N E Y TO LEND. m SUMS of Llo ° and , n P* wards, on freehold security. Apply to WARD & SON, 3 386 • rcade Chambers, Ashburton,



LOST —Will |the party who found a small Leather BAG, whilst driving down Wakanui road, near Young’s Store, on Thursday afternoon, kindly return it to A. W. Tennant, Fried lander Brothers. 3 385 Persons with Dogs TRESPASSING on Runs 20 and 21, south bank Raaaia River, will be prosecuted. 3 330 SAMUEL BOYLE. TOWLE’S pennyroyal and steel pills for females quickly correct all irregulari ties and relieve the distressing symptoms so prevalent with the sex. Boxes la l£d and 2s 9d, of all chemists. Prepared only by E. T. Towle, chemist, Nottingham, Eng land. Wholesale of all the wholesale houses.—Beware of imitations. 1 12 O T I C E.



ZEALAND RAILWAYS. ASHBURTON BRIDGE. The above Bridge will be Closed against all Traffic, except foot passengers, on 16th, 18th, 19th and 20th March, from 8 p.m. to 6.30 a.m. By order. Christchurch, March 12, 1885. 3 334 O T I 0 E. Mr A. MOORE having retired from the Ashburton Brewery, it will, on and after this date, be carried on by the undersigned. All Accounts owing to the Ashburton Brewery must be paid to the undersigned, whose receipt alone will be a sufficient discharge. JAMES BURNETT, Assistant Engineer Working Railways. 3 379 M. C. O. DIGBY.



PATTERN DEPOT. Mrs Hodg^ DRAPER AND DRESSMAKER, East Street, near Lancaster’s butchery. Ladies’ Dresses and Underclothing made at the shortest notice. REGISTRY OFFICE For Female Servants. 7 1413



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



Ashburton ooal and fire wood DEPOT, R. S, BEAN Has for Sale at Lowest Rates — OOAL (Newcastle and Native).' POSTS and RAILS, STAKES, WIRE, &o OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, OHIOKWHEAT. Also, a first-class NEW EXPRESS with Reversible Seats. Terms, if desired. R. »S. Bean, West street. 6 1147



Canterbury Mills. rpO FARMERS AND OTHERS, CORN SACKS, size and weights. At lowest current rates, 12 292 C. W. TURNER.



rjIHE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE Fire Insurance Co. Wo have much pleasure in Informing the public of Ashburton that Messrs WILDING, LEWIS & OAITGILL have been appointed AGENTS for tho above Company in the Ashburton Dis trict. All risks taken at lowest current rates. LEWIS # GOULD, 3 328 General Agents for Canterbury.



mHE AS HBURTON COUNTY JL STOCK AND SALEYARDS COMPANY (Limited), la prepared to Dip Sheep IN large or small lots at the following ‘ ’ scale of charges L For the first 500 sheep, one penny each For the second 500 sheep, one half- Eeany each ' e second 1,000 sheep, one farthing each For flocks of over 2,000 special arrange ' meets will be made. The material used will he charged for in addition to the above. : 1,1 I ‘ GEORGE JAMESON, 1 3 20? ' Secretary.



public Notices. S -]»/&■ R J IVESS begs to inform hia IVS debtors, and all persona desirous of transacting any business with him, that he will be in attendance at hia Office, i Burnett street, every TUESDAY and i SATURDAY. Office hour* : 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 2 188 "]VT OTICE is hereby given _ that the JLa Partnership hitherto existing be j tween the undersigned, William Fowkk and Geoeob McEwbn, as Bootmakers, ■ has this day been DISSOLVED by mutual consent. The Business will in future be carried on by the said George McEwen, on his own account, who will discharge and receive all DEBTS DUE by and to the late firm. ' Dated at Ashburton this 9th day of March, 1885, WILLIAM FOWKE. GEORGE McEWEN, Witness to both signatures — J. O. Duncan. With reference to the above, Geobge McEwen begs to say that he feels san guine that, by using, as heretofore, nothing but the best material, in turning out the finished article in a style _ worthy of his well-known first-class ability as a workman, he will have the enjoyment of receiving from the public such support as will constitute a swinging business. 3 382 BOROUGH COUNCIL. X EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. In pursuance with the Municipal Cor porations Act, 1876, and the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876. I hereby give ■ notice that at an ELECTION j of ONE PERSON, to fill an Extraordinary Vacancy in the Ash burton Borough Council, caused by the resignation of Councillor Leggett, will be held at the Council Chambers, Baring Square West, Ashburton (entrance by Havelock street), on WEDNESDAY, the Ist day of April next. Nominations in the form prescribed in -■ the 2nd schedule of the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, will be re- u ceived at the Town Clerk’s Office, till 12 o’clock noon, on FRIDAY, the 20th day of March instant. f CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 10th March, 1885. 3 368



Meetings. COURSING CLUB. A General MEETING of this Club will be held on 14th instant, at 7.30 p. m,, at the Somerset Hotel. Business—Election of officers and con sideration of programme for forth coming season, and any other busi ness requiring attention. By order. 3 338 M. C. O. DIGBY.



CHORAL SOCIETY Messiah, AT THE TOWN HALL, ON GOOD FRIDAY. Conductor—SYDNEY WOLF, B.A.M 3 376



Baptist church, Oddfellows’ Hall, Ashburton. ANNIVERSARY Tea Meeting AND SALE OP WORK. GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 3rd, 1885. Tickets—la fid each. THE ANNIVERSARY SERVICES, Will be conducted by the Rev 0. Dallaston, Christchurch, ON EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL sth. 3 333



Ashburton permanent BUILDING and INVESTMENT SOCIETY. NOTICE ia hereby given that the Annual MEETING of the Shareholders of the above Society will bo held at their Offices, Arcade Chambers, Burnett street, on the 25th day of March, 1885, at three p.m. Business : 1— To receive the Directors’ report for 1884 5. 2 To elect two Directors in the place of Messrs Thomas Bullock and Hugo Friedlander, who retire by ballot, but are eligible for re-elec tion. 3 And other general business. Any duly qualified member offering himself as a Director at any annual meet ing shall give notice thereof in writing, stating name, address and occupation, to the Manager at least 14 days previous to such meeting. By order. J. WARD, 3 371 Managing Director.



DDPELLOWS’ HALL. ST. PATRICK’S DAY. Programme of GRAND IRISH CONCERT, Given by the Ashburton Orchestral Society, on TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1885. J. —Selection, “ The Oollen Bawn ” (Baker) —Ashburton Orchestral So ciety 2 Song, “0 ! Erin, my Country ”(Jef ferys)—Miss Butler 3 Song and chorus, “ The Cruiskeen Lawn ” (Benedict)—Mr T. Lowe - 4 Song, “ Come Back to Erin ” (Clari bel)—Mrs Hodge 5 Selection, by request, “After Dark ” ( —Ashburton Orchestral Society 6 Song, “ The Harp that once ” —Mr Higgins 7 Song and chorus, with cornet obli gato, “Eilleen Allaunah” (Thomas) —Mr Rose; cornet, Mr G. Hosken 8— Waltz, “ Patience ” (Sullivan) —Ash- burton Orchestral Society. An interval of ten iqthuips. Part I. Part 11.



Tenders. T o CARTERS. TENDERS wanted for Carting about 40,000 feet Timber and other building materials from Valecta station. For particulars apply to BARISES & SMITH, 3 Builders, Ashburton.



TENDERS are invited for the follow ing : No. 84—Metalling portions of Wakanui Fiat read, about 12 chains No. 85—Making concrete culvert, Beach road. Specifications can be seen at the Board’s Office, Moore street, Ashburton, whore tenders must be sent in not later than WEDNESDAY, March 18, 1885. FOOKS & SON, 3 360 Surveyors.



George Jameson. Rye Grass Seed. J AM A CASH PURCHASER. GEO. JAMESON, 7 230 Ashburton. To Farmers. I am a HASH PURCHASER OF WHEAT, OATS and BARLEY. GEO. JAMESON, 3 206 Ashburton. Sheep Dip. FOR SALE, DIP, in 5 gallon drums AND rjIHOMA-S’S DIP, in 151 b tins and 1001 b drums. GEORGE JAMESON, 2 261 Ashburton.



Auctions. SATURDAY, 14th MARCH. SPECIAL ENTRY. MR T BULLOCK will Sell by Pub lic Auction, at the Arcade, on the MACHINE Set Avery SCALES, 7 cwt 2 Sack BARROW Sale at 1 o’clock. 3 375 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. ASHBURTON YARDS. TUESDAY, 17th MARCH. gPICIAL ENTRIES. 1 AfkA Half-bred LAMBS, a really AUUU grand line Af\t\ Merino EWES, in lamb to itv/v/ Southdown lama 7QO Half-bred LAMBS 500 er * no 600 er ' no withers 200 a^'^ ®WES, 2-tooth. MILES & CO. GEO. JAMESON, 3 378 Agent, Ashburton.



RAM AND EWJ£ FAIR. MESSRS MILES & CO. are in structed to offer by Public Auction, on account of Hon. W. S. Peter, at the Ram and Ewe Fair, to be held on the 26th March, his annual draft of 1 er * no Bwea from the Anama Station ; these sheep are sound mouthed and in good condition. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer; 3 380 GEORGE JAMESON, Agent. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. IMPORTANT SALE OF SUBURBAN AND OTHER PROPERTY, Being a portion of that well-known and VALUABLE ESTATE, GBOYE FARM. MR T. BULLOCK (in conjunction with Messrs Friedlander Bros.), has received instructions from Robert Wilkin, Esq., to offer by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on an early date,



A portion of that well-know Property Grove Farm, which ia now being divided into Suburban Building Allotments, fronting Carter’s ter race, Graham’s road and Grove street, and is known to contain some of the most valuable Subur ban Property that has ever been offered to the public in this dis trict, and the locality is everything that can be desired. A large pro portion of the frontages have a northern aspect; the Land is of first-class quality, and there are many magnificent Sites for Villa Residences. The road from the end of the bridge (Carter’s terrace) is now being fenced on both sides to the Boundary road leading to the main thoroughfare to Long headi. There are also laid off a number of small holdings, facing Graham’s road, which will be found very suitable for paddocks for per sons sending their stock to the County Saleyards, or wishing to procure a small farm near town. Now that the Traffic Bridge is about to be erected? it will fie found to be very convenient for persons having their busi ness in Ashburton, and desirous of resid ing in the country, as it is close to the town; but the river being between, affords the same advantage as if they were living some distance away. SPECIAL NOTE. It is doubtful if there is a property in New Zealand offering the same.advantages as Grove Farm does. The Land is qf the very best quality, and the position could not be improved, lying as it does about midway between the important; town of Ashburton and the township of Tinwald. eac h 0 f these places con venient Saleyards have begu erected, and the large attendant at the weekly mar kets proves that the settlers in the neigh borhood are fully alive to the advantages which, thesp markets offer. Intending purchasers are respectfully invited to inspect the several lots to be offered previous to the sale. ' T. BULLOCK, § Auctioneer.



■Selection, “ Irish Airs ” (Sibold) Ashburton Orchestral Society



10 — Song, “ The Meeting of the Waters ” —Mr Higgins 11 — Song, “In my Wild Mountain Val ley ” (Benedict) —Miss Kidd 12 — Violin solo, “ The Harp that once ” —Mr Wood 13— Irish Jig, in character—Mr R. Cullen 14 — Song, “ The dear little Shamrock ” ‘ Mr Rose 15— Song, “Kate O’Shane” (Linley)— Miss E. Barrett 16— Song, “The Colleen Bawn” (Bene dict) —Mr F, Lowe 17— Selection, Scotch airs (Sibold)—Ash ■ burton Orchestral Society O.oora open 7.30 j commence at eight punctually.' ' 'Frieds df admission, 3a 2s and Is. Seats may be reserved at J, Purchase, 9od East street. 3 356



Ram and Ewe Fair. .Ram and Fwe Fair Under the auspicies of the Ashburton agriculture AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE ANNUAL RaM AND EWI PAIR, Under the above auspices, will be held a r ‘ the TINWALD YARDS, 11 ON THURSDAY, 26th MARCH. The Sale will commence with the Ewe at 11 o’clock sharp, and should it hi 9 found impossible to submit all the lots ir 3 one day, the Rams will be offered on 1 FRIDAY, 27th MARCH, Commencing at 11 o’clock sharp. Yard Fees—Rams, Gd each ; Ewes, Is ! per score. GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary, Ashburton County Stock and Saleyarda Company, H. H. SECRETAN, Secretary, Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association. 3 205 To Let and For Sale. OR SALE—Agoou BLACKSMITH’S BUSINES . Apply to THOMAS WHITTA, 3 362 Lauriston. FOR SALE OR TO LET—6B Acre FARM of good Land, well watered, and near school. A, Rosoob, Lismcre, Hinds. 3 332 9 AS PER- WEEK. —To Let, those hJ\J commodious business premises, Wakanui road, close to Post Office ; shop fitted up and dwelling of six rooms with scullery. H. M. Jomks. 3 357 FACTORY FOR SALE. Offers are invited the PURCHASE of the LAND, BUILDINGS, ENGINES, BOILERS, MACHINERY, and other Plant of the Ashburton Woollen Factory Company (Limited). (IN LIQUIDATION). The above comprises everything neces sary for the manufacture of Woollen Goods of every description, and presents a first-class opportunity to anyone inter esled to purchase a Woollen Mill com plete, with all the newest appliances in thorough working order, at a nominal price. For particulars, apply to JOHN L. SCOTT (Scott Bros), Christchurch ; or ALBERT ROBERTS, Ashburton, 3 204 Official Liquidators. A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, A UCTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE AGENT.



VE3GKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. FOR SALE Second-hand DRAYS, in good order. ALFRED HARRISON fllO LET—Section, well fenced. good stable thereon, cheap, Reid and Gray’s yards. ALFRED HARRISON. with near UIOR SALE —Billiard Table, size three ■*- quarter, 12ft by 4|ft. Nearly new, in perfect order. Complete. ALFRWD HARRISON The Standard Company.



THE LIGHT-RUNNING STANDARD SEWING MACHINE. The STANDARD haa more improvements than all the other Sewing Machines put together 1 Haa always been the beat and is now the cheapest. That it meets every require ment of a critical public is shown by its great popularity and in creasing sale throughout America, Euiope, Australia and New Zea land. ff ililk UUI AGENT FOR ASHBURTON— W. C. Page, EAST STREET Aibbuctoo^



JOINING & DRAWING-ROOM Suites in Velvet, Tapestry, Repp, Damask, and Cretonnes, &c. In Workmanship and Quality these can not be surpassed in Canterbury. FIRST-CLASS WORKMEN Employed, thus guaranteeing strength and durability in every article turned out of their shop. J. M. & Co. having imported machin ery can execute orders in any design Cheaper than any other house in the trade. As new shipments are among them, large and extensive Stocks must be cleared at less than coat. HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOB GOOD SBCCKD-tIAND FUBNITUHE OB Household Requisites. Furniture sold on Deferred Payments, Venetian Blinds Made t<> Order &o. Funerals ■Furnished in First-class Style. J. Meecb & Co. east AND BURNETT STREETS.



Andrew Orr. Bargains Extraordinary. JUST OPENE D TEN TRUNKS BOOTS OPENING UP -30 CASES 30 NEW DRAPERY GOODS, EX RIMUTAKA. Business Notices.



'Vr.murrayvS s “ Tempus Fugit,” R. MURRAY inspection of his splendid stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, Etc., Etc. » lH Special attention is requested for a magnificent line of ENGLISH SILVER LEVER HUNTERS (extra strong cases) at L 5 10s. 160 to choose from. Every Watch guaranteed of good quality, and warranted for three yeais. A choice and well-selected assortment of Gold and Silver Jewellery marked ow at a low figure to ensure a speedy clearance. New and Chaste Designs suitable for Christmas and New Year’s Gifts. ROBERT MUR RAY, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Ere,, EAST STREET. 12 2331 CANTERBURY BRANCH^ JUrntj/ftl ms M vm Established 1859. Capital t 1,000,00 n UMUM/TEO UrBIUTT OF SHRRFffOL D FRS rjIHE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES, rt p „ t



FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. AGENT, ASHBURTON. 24 rjl H B WONDER OF THE WORLD. Herman’s WORLD-RENOWNED SHEEP WASH AND OELBBRATED VERMIN DESTROYER. vjkmiuji 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 most economial as well as the simplest plan in the world for the cure and prevention of diseases incident to farm stock By its use the farmer can secure the health of his stock at the rate of 1 4 per head per annum. In al large Sheep Districts in Australia, South America, and Africa, no other pro paration is used. The vermin destroyer is also Invaluable for the purp(. of the Horticulturist; and it Is moat 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 Yermln Killer it is an unrivalled specific. Its use will speedily exterminate all household pests, such as bugs, cockroaches, fleas on animals, moths in furs and insects on birds of all kinds, from the canary to the poultry. For purpose simpl and plain directions are given on every packet. The powder can 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 verxnio. while the household pets such as cats and dogs will not touch it in any form ggj therefore perfectly safe. ’ The above marvellous discovery has gained for Herman Bros, and 00., London the silver medal at the mtercolonial Exhibition at Melbourne, 1866 besides numerous testimonials from Government officia and all the elite of the 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 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



mportaht not xj m OF Amalgamation. ORR & CO. AND ROBERT ALCORN. The business carried on for some years by John Orr, and known as Orr and Co., Importers of Hardware, Drapery and General Merchandise, and that carried on by Robert Alcorn, as General Merchant has been AMALGAMATED and will in future be carried on nnder the style of ORR & ALCORN, in the premises hitherto occupied by Orr and Co. 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 Gash, but the Offices of the new firm will be at Orr and Co’s Buildings on and after Monday, the 16th instant. The Motto of the new firm will be small profits, small advertisements, large stocks and a large turnover. { John Orr] [Robert Alcorn OKU AND AIiCOBN, Importers of Hardware, Drapery and General Merchandise. 2 199 4 SHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. j The above Society pays Interest at the I rate of per cent, per annum for Do posits at Gall, pet cent, per annum fog I three months, and 6J per coat, per anno if fixed tor 6 monrus or over. j Ward, rue . , Manager. Burnett