columa yesterday reached a position seven miles from Berti, where the enemy are concentrated. Major-General Earle hopes to be able to dr-liver an attack on 3rd February on the Mahdires’ position, which is reported to be a very strong one. AUSTRALIAN. (bbuteb’s telegrams—copyright. ) Shipping- Melbourne, Yesterday. Arrived, this evening—P. and O. steamship Rome, with the Brindisi mails, dated London, Dec. 26. Sailed, yesterday afternoon—Waira rapa, s.s. for the Bluff. (Received February 2, 2.30 p.m ) Shipping. Sydney, To-day. _ Arrived, yesterday afternoon —Wai- hora. , Aquatic. Hanlan, Clifford and Beach are now in active training for the approaching aquatic contest, and are doing good work. Stranded. Cooktown, To-day. News has reached here that the Ger man war steamer Marse has been stranded near New Britain,

TELEGRAMS.

fPBR PRESS ASSOCIATION. 1 Sash and Door Company. Auckland, Saturday.

At the annual meel ng of the Union Sash and Door Company a dividend was declared at the rate of 4s per fully paid-up share for the six months ending Dec. 31, making 1i5,941 ; carried forward, L 3,161. The Chairman stated the losses by bush fires were only 1400. LII,OOO was written off lor ascertained and possible defici encies. The timber stocks reserve stands at 131,600.

The Hospital. Dt Richardson, a member of the medi cal visiting staff of the hospital, has re signed. He makes various charges against the house surgeon as to bis treatment of patients. A Requisition. Auckland, To day. The requisition asking Sir Julius "Vogel to address a public meeting here has been signed by 700 persons. Suicide. Wellington, To-day. 0A painter named John Stafford White, aged 75, committed suicide yesterday by hanging, himself. It is believed that domestic troubles and drink led to the raah act. Ministerial Party. Westport, To-day. The Premier and party arrived last night. The first stone of the harbor will be laid to-day, and there will be a banquet in the evening. Plre Brigade Demonstration. Dunedin, Yesterday.

All the visiting Fire Brigade teams, except Wanganui, left for their respective homes on Saturday morning by train, and there was a large gathering of Dunedin firemen to see them off. Hearty rounds of cheers were interchanged, and the depart ing Brigades gave a final cheer for Secre tary Robertson, of Dunedin. Out of the recent competitions, the Dunedin and Sontb Dunedin came off with the best record, .they having sceredlS points each. The mode of 'deciding the tie will be arranged by the judges.

Pedestrian. A benefit mi given to Joe Scott, the pedestrian, on Friday and Saturday, in the Garrison Hall, but was poorly at. tended. The principal attraction was a 24 hours’ go-as you-please, for which four started, but only one finished. This was Swan, who did 114 miles. Crofts, of Wellington, retired shortly after 9 p.m., with 110 miles to his credit. Across the street, at the Lyceum, a benefit to Living* stone, the ten-mile runner from Home, was well patronised.

Fan Tan. Dunedin, To-day

last night the police raided a Chinese gambling pien in Stafford street, and arrested twenty-one Chinese engaged in playing fan tan. The cases have been re manded rill Thursday.

* It is announced at headquarters (Korti) that a correspondence has been discovered between a French Journalist in the Mahdi’s camp and a French clique at Cairo, the Mahdi being supplied with full information as to our proceedings, with hints as to the best method of opposing our advance. Opinion. Lord Wolaeley’s interviewer in camp speaks in laudatory terms of him. He nays ;— << It is marvellous to see him. up at five o’clock or before, he is out and about actively till near noon. All the afternoon he works in his room, making work, for others and making others work | he may take an hour’s exercise at five o’clock, then returns to work till dinner time. - To bed, after perhaps a couple of holin'-more intellectual labor, about mid night, and np again before five. He Is never tired, or never shows it. He can ride horse or camel frodi early morning till lath at night without showing punish ment, and his personal equanimity and amiability an never upset. But he makes his . influence felt, and already Uiy is discernible a decided quickening up all along the line, which may yet sate the campaign, which was in danger of being wrecked through delays that at the beat wen due to obstinacy where they Wen not diie to wilfnlnesa.”

gjjtsAND Bugs. —Beetles, insects, roaches, bed-bugs, rats, mice, gophers, jack-rab bitg,deared out by “ Rough on Rats.” The N .Z, Drag Co., General Agents. 3 CoMghs,JColds, Bronchitis, etc., are quickly cured Jyusing 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 vertisement. ♦

A'-pther unfortunate. —Again we must draw the attientiqa of our readers to the fact that a £2,424 stock of Clothing and General Dra pery,'' in* the estate of Dennis O’Connell, tra ding in Lyttelton and Cristchurch, now bank rapt, was purchased byH. E, May & Co,, of the Hall, High street, for £954> or onl y a little over one-third of its value. H. E. M. and Co. are now selling it at half the marked price, which surely ought to secure a speedy clearance; This 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 and proved by the whole world that Hop Bitters was the purest, best, and most valuable £unily medicine on earth, many imitations spnmgup 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 suSering invalids to use" their stuff instead, expecting to make money on the credit and good name of H. a. Many, others started nostrums put up in simi lar style to H. 8., with variously devised pairing 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 pretepded remedies or cures, no matter what their style or name is, and especially those with the word “ Hop ” or "Hops” in their name or in any way connected with them or thehr-msne, ''are' imitations or counterfeits. Beware,of them. Touch none of them. Use nothing bht genuine American Hop Bitters, Withataipch’or cluster of green Hops on the white label, and Dr Soide’s name blowp in the g]asa vi T(rnat nothing else. Druggists and chemists are warned against dealing m imita

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1885.



Public Notices: POUND— Strayed into my paddock, Newlands, two long-woolled Rams. Owner may have same by paying ex penses. Joseph Lloyd, Newland. 1 167 TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS. Threshing Books of all kinds and sizes neatly printed and bound to order at the Guabdian Office. ROAD BOARD. * All RATES UNPAID by 20th instant will be sued for. By order. 2 170 LOST, 10s REWARD—A young sheep DOG, black tan and white, hair chafed off under the neck by collar. Any one returning it to the undersigned will receive the above reward. Any one found keeping the dog will be prosecuted. R. H. PAEKERSON, 2 169 Tinwald. MISS CARSON, TEACHER OF MUSIC, Wishes to announce that she has Removed to the house formeriy occupied by Mr A. Curtis, opposite the Parsonage. New term for Pupils begins 2nd February. A few vacancies. Terms on application, 1 138 SLAUGHTERING LICENSE. I hereby give notice that I intend, at the County Council Meeeting to be held in February next, to apply for a Slaughter ing License for Large and Small Cattle for R.S. 30,756. GEORGE H. ALLINGTON. Cairnbrae, Jan. 23, 1886. 1 128



■QOMESTIO PATTERN DEPOT. Mrs Hodge, DRAPER AND DRESSMAKER, East Stbeet, near Lancaster’s butchery. REGISTRY OFFICE , For Female Servants. 7 1413



A CARD—To all who are Buffering from the errors and indiscretion of youth, nervous weakness, early decay, loss of manhood, etc., I will send a recipe that will cure you free of charge. This great remedy was discovered by a missionary in South America. Send a self-addressed envelope and s'xpence to prepay postage to the Rev Joseph T. Inman, station D, New York City, U.S.A, I COUNTY COUNCIL. DOG COLLARS FOR 1885. NOTICE is hereby given that Colla-s caa now be obtained from the under signed, who has been appointed Dog Registrar for the County, at the County Council offices, Ashburton. Price of Collars, 10s each. Collars can also be procured from the Water Bangers. By order. F. MAIN WARING, Cleik. Ashburton, Jan. 14, 1885. 1 75 MANURES. Messrs Frieulander 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 FRIEDL4NDER BROS., 10 1974 Ashburton and Tinwald.



0 1 Tft O A per day to be made by per v 3!rx. aons 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> 00. Portland, Maine, United States. Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6£ per cent, per annum for three months, and 6J per cent, per annum if fixed tor b months or over. J WARD, Manager. Office : Area e Chambers, Burnet street Ashburton permanent BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Monthly subscriptions and other pay ments due will be received at the Society’s offices, Burnett street, from 9 a.m to 6 p.m., and Jrom 6 to 7.30 p.m., TO MORROW Deposits received at the highest cur rent rates of interest. TABLE Showing the Scale of Repayments adopted by this Society for a Loan of LIOO upon first-class security.



Meetings. fj| O W N MALL. GRAND OPENING NIGHT, TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT WEBBS’ ROYAL MARIONETTES. The, greatest and most complete and moit unique entertainment In existence. The Marvellous Fantoccini! The Minature Minstrels! The Gorgeous Pantomime ! BEAUTY and the BEAST, concluding with the most Dazzling Transformation Scenes ever witnessed, either in London or Paris, as performed in the Crystal Palace for 52 weeks. Doors open 730 Overture at 8 prompt. Admission—3, 2s and Is. Children half prhe. N.B.— GRAND MATINEE on Wednesday afternoon for Schools and Families, com mencing at 2.30. J. J. FOSTER, Advance Agent. 1 159 R. LOVE, Acting Manager.



J. WARD, Directing Manager.



ELZ BROTHERS, COAOHBUILDERS, 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 a fair share of patronage. To Re pairs, Re-painting and Re-Trimming, we pay particular attention. 1 152



'Tenders. O BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited for BUILDING a CHURCH at :Peel Forest. Plans and specifications may be seen at Messrs Mat son, Cox and Co.'s, Ashburton, lill Feb ruary 12th. Tenders to be sent to W. Marley, Hereford street, Christchurch, not later than February 11th. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 2 171



Wanted separate TENDERS for Fork ing and Stocking about two hundred and fifty acres of oats. Tenders close on the 4th instant. For particulars apply at Tinwald store. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. CLARK BROTHERS, 2 174 Tinwald.



0 BU.ILDERS. TENDERS are required for HOUSE at Yaletta Station, Ashburton. Drawings and specifications may be seen at Mr G. Jameson’s office. Tenders to be sent in to me not later than Monday, 9th February. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. TO LET, —Five -Roomed COTTAGE, with Half-Acre LAND, Princes street. Apply, office of this paper. 1 89 A FIRST-CLASS 8-horse power Port able ENGINE, by Hornsby and Apply 2 175 MATSON, COX & CO. DOWN RAMS. FOR SALE,-Fifty Southdown RAM LAMBS. Thirty 2-Tooth SOUTHDOWN RAMS. GEORGE JAMESON, 1 155 Ashburton. FRED. STROUTS, M.R.1.R.A., Architect, Christchurch, Jan. 28, 1885. 1 148 To Let and For Sale. FOR SALE. Sons.



T 2 s - 6 D - O LET, AT PER ACRE RENTAL, A FARM OF 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 Hew Zealand Loan and Mercan tile Agency Company, Limited, has FOR SALE, A COMPLETE THRESHING PLANT, By Clayton and Shuttleworth, comprising, Nino h.p. Portable Engine Five feet Combine and Elevators. The Machinery is in excellent repair, having lately been thoroughly overhauled. Apply to 0. W. TURNER, 2 168 Agent, Rakaia.



Auctions. TUESDAY, 3rd FEBRUARY, 1885. BY ORDER OP TEE MORTGAGEES. IyrESSRS MATSON, COX & 00. WILL SELL as above, AT THE ASHBURTON SALEYARDS, At 10.30 sharp, ONE OF THE BEST FARMS IN THE DISTRICT, known as Greenutreet Home STATION BLOCK, Lately occupied by L. E. Corsbie, Esq., Containing 291 ACRES 1 PERCH OF EXCEEDINGLY RICH LAND,



QORN AND CHAFF STORE. CHAFFCUTTING. CHAFFCUITING We are prepared to cut Chaff in any quantities, ou Farmer’s premises; Jones & Bradshaw HAVELOCK; STREET. %67



Thoroughly well Improved, Grand Fences, Plantations. HOUSE, GARDEN and PERMANENT RUNNING STREAMS, Together with the MAGNIFICENT CROP NOW GROWING THEREON. REMEMBER THE DATE AND HOUR. 1 145 MATSON, COX & CO. SATURDAY, 17th FEBRUARY. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. House and Land, | Near the Woollen Factory. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr W. Maddern, to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date, Lots 38 and 39, Alford Forest road, close to the Ashburton Woollen Factory, containing about 1 acre, on which is erected a large three roomed Dwelling-house and two stalled Stable. The giround is well cultivated and planted with fruit and forest trees, and is securely fenced with live and picket fences. This property is well situated. Sale at 1 o’clock. 1161 T, BULLOCK, Auctioneer,



In Bankruptcy. IN BANKRUPTCY. IN the District Court of Ashburton holden at Ashburton. In the matter of “ The Bankruptcy Act, 1883,” and the Acts amending the same, and in the matter of the bankruptcy of THOMAS THE VURZA of Elgin farmer a debtor. Notice is hereby given that at the first sitting of the above Court to be held at the expiration of ten clear days from the date hereof at 11 o’clock in the forenoon or so soon thereafter as Counsel can be heard application will bo made to His Honor the Judge of the above Court for an Order of Discharge. Dated this 2nd day of February, 1885. EDvVD. G. CRISP, 2 172 Solicitor for Debtor. George Jameson. rjIURNi P SEEDS. Greentop ABERDEEN Purpletop ~ Purpletop MAMMOTH Devonshire GREYSToNE Skirving SWEDES WHITE STONE, Etc. JUST LANDED. On SALE by GEORGE JAMESON, 11 210 P West street.



Wool. Wool. Wool. SEASON 1884-85. yp’E ARE PREPARED 10 MAKE ’ LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, SHIPPED THROUGH 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 & CO., Cashel street and Hereford street, Christchurch. GEORGE JAMESON, 9 1696 Agent, Ashburton.



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, A UCTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE Xl AGENT. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. LEASE—The following Town Seo- X tions suitable for business sites : T.S. 510, 509, 514, 497, 496, 455, 456, 452, 433, 636, 421, 342. The above are in the estate of the late Hon W. B. Rhodes, for which long leases on very easy terms can be arranged ; many of them are very central and suited to any kind of business. Apply ALFRED HARRISON, Agei/ mO LET—Office in Coleman’s Build- X ings. Apply ALFRED HARRISON, Agent. "CIOR SALE—Billiard Table, size three- A- quarter, 12ft by 4£ft, Nearly new, in perfect order. Complete. ALFRED HARRISON



Orr and Co. p\OR XMAS AND NEW YEiR ORE & CO. Have just opened up a choice Lot of NOVELTIES, SUITABLE FOR PRESENTS, including— A large variety of new ailk scarves China silk and Chenille squares India muslin ties and squares Lace collarettes, fichus, and sets Colored silk handkercheifs Very fine lawn handkerchiefs, | and § 4-button kid gloves black, white colored, and tinted



SPECIAL. A large assortment of Boys’ Norfolk Suita, superior quality, all sizes, up to 12; also, a grand assortment of Men’s Clothing, Etc.; 150 pairs Children’s Elastic Side Kid Boots, very superior, sizes, 7 to 13, from 4s lid per pair. ORR & CO., IMPORTERS AND GENERAL DRAPERS East Siebei.



Thus. Bullock. JpROPERTIES, ETO., FOR SALE. FARMS ; 562 acres well watered, Longbeach, coaid be divided into smaller blocks if required 41 ~ 2 perches, near Wheatstone Township! Longbeach 63 „ 3 roods 20 perches, near Rinds Railway station ; price, L 3 10s per acre; unimproved 118 „ near Dromore, unimproved 376 ~ 1 rood 35 perches, improved Longbeach, known as Barr’ farm 60 ~ unimproved, B.S. 32502, Waka nui SUBURBANi Lot 4, 15, 16, Alford Forest road ~ 24, Alford Forest road, together with house TO LET ; Office in Arcane Chambers Seven-roomed House in Cameron street, lately in occupation of Mrs Boyle FOR SALE: Shop and dwelling-house in M-sore stree* Two shops and dwelling-houses Section with comfortable dwelling-house, with verandah and bay window, Tre vorton 6-roomed dwelling-house, Trovorton 4-roomed' house, together with section, Trevorton MISCELLANEOUS : Reapers and binders, by Wood and McCormick No 8 and 10 fencing wire Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON.



TO LEF —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 Wa*anui Road, Ashburton, lately in the occupation of Mr B. Macleam. Apply to T. BULLOCK. Traction engine, together with Theeshing Plant, for Sale. Low price and liberal terms of payment. For particulars Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE on Liberal Terms or To Let—lß6 acres, fenced, situated near the Dromore Railwaj Station, lately in the occupation of W. Dalgetty. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK



I am prepared to receive offers for grazing sheep over Mr Moir’s farm on the Mitcham road. For particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK.



O FARMERS, Grass Mower for sale, cheap; also McCormick wire binder. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, by private treaty, lots 38 and 39, Alford Forest road, close to the Ashburton Woollen Factory, contain ing about 1 acre, on which is erected a large three-roomed dwelling-house and two-stalled stable. The ground is well cultivated and planted with fruit and forest trees, and is securely fenced with live .and picket fences, for particulars apply to T. BULLOCK,



Ironmongery. Our Stooko in this department bare been lately ADDED TO BY LARGE SHIPMENTS ex Ruapehu, Aloeater, and Doric, including every requisite for the season, such as— Lard Oil Sperm Oil Castor Oil Colza Oil Neatsfoot Oil Olive Oil Hay Rakes Hay Forks McCormick’s Machine Fittings in great variety Binding Twine Binding Wire Scythes and Lawn Mowers Cooking Ranges Cooking Stoves Register Grates Cutlery and plaited Goods FURNISHING IRONMONGERY, Etc. Etc.



GROCERIES & PROVISIONS, The quality of our Goode in this Depart ment cannut be surpassed. We hare now'some grand value in TEAS, SUGARS, & TINNED GOODS. SO Cases New Salmon,{7s tin. Orr and Co,



Business Noilces. gLAUGHTERI SLAUGHTER ! ! Have You Read the Following ? Hard Cash Prices, to be turned into Cash. An Immense Sacrifice must necessarily take place when Cash is so scarce as it is at present, MESSRS HAYES & CO., DESIRE to inform the Public Generally, that they are determined to CLEAR IMMEDIATELY. 0 NE-HALF OF THEIR LARGE AND ASSORTED STOCK OF BOOTS, CLOTHING DRAPERY AND MILLINERY, Amounting to



£IO,OOO. SALE TO COMMENCE JANUARY 15th, 3885. Now Look at the Prices ! Now Look at the Prices ! DRESS DEPARTMENT. 3000 yards Print, 2|d originally 4Jd Colored Satens, 4£d, were 101 Linen Ginghams, 3sd, were 6d Dress Materials, various, 4£d were lOltd Black Cashmere, Is 4d, doable width CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. A few Mclntoshes to be cleared at 7s 6d Men’s Tweed Suits from 15s 6d Blue Serge Suits, 12s 6d White Flannel Cricketing Suits, Ids 9d Men’s “Kapai” Tweed Trousers, 5s 3d Men’s White Shirts (linen fronts), 2s lid, worth 4s 6d Men’s Regatta Shirts, with collar, 2s 9d, worth 3s lid Men’s Brown Cotton Drawers, ll£d per pair Men’s Heavy Ribbed Drawers, la lOd per pair Men’s Umberllas, 2a each MILLINERY AND MANTLES. Print Costumes, 2s lid, were 6s 9d Straw Hats, 4sd, worth la 6d Knitted Petticoats, full size, Is 9d Leghorn Hats (trimmed), Is 6d



MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT. Heavy Twilled Sheeting, BAd, 72in whfe, All Wool Welsh Flannel, Is per yard All Wool Welsh Scarlet, B£d per yard Green and Crimson Damask, lid per yard Heavy Flax Shirting, reduced to 4|d Heavy Union Shirting, reduced to 6d Blankets from 6a lid per pair Turkish Towels, 6d each Tapestry Brussels Carpets, 2s 4d, worth 3s 6d Cotton Tweed for boy’s wear, la 3d per yard BOOT DEPARTMENT. Men’s Heavy Shooter Boots, 10s 6d Men’s Bluchers, nailed, 6s Cd Our Immense Stock of Women’s Boots, all Reduced to startling prices Children’s Patent Leather Elastic Sides, Is 3d per pair, worth 2s 6d HOSIERY DEPARTMENT, 3 pairs Women’s Colored Stockings for Is 6d Girl’s and Boy a Stockings, all colors, 4ltd Children’s Socks, Id per pair Men’s Socks, 6d per pair. All Remnants and Odd Pieces to be SWEPT OUT AT LESS THAN HALF PRICE. 1 70



SHBURTON COAL AND FIRE WOOD DEPOT, R. S. BEAN Has for Sale at Lowest Rates— COAL (Newcastle and Native). POSTS and RAILS, STAKES, WIRE, &c OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, OHIOKWHEA I’. Also, a first-class NEW EXPRESS with Reversible Seats, Terms, if desired. E. JS. Bean, West street, 6 1147



TOWLE’S pennyroyal and ateel pills for females quickly correct all irregulari tiesand relieve the distressing symptoms so prevalent with the sex. Boxes Is l£d and 2a 9d; of all chemists. Prepared only by B. T. Towle, chemist, Nottingham, Eng land. Wholesale of all the wholesale houses.—Beware of imitations. 1 17 r^> D INING & 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 cost. HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOR Good Second-Hand Furniture or Household Requisites. | Furniture sold on Deferred Payments. i Venetian Blinds Made to Order &o.



Wool. Wool. E 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 CHRISTCHURCH MARKET, upon the best footing. Our NEXT SALE will take place at the Christchurch Wool Stores on 13th FEB UU ARY. The Wool is Carted free from Railway Station to Messrs Wilkin and Co.’s store, and we are prepared to make liberal cash advances on Wool sent through us Free of Commission. We are purchasers should farmers pre fer Belling on the spot to sending to Christchurch. We can also supply Reapers and Bin ders of any make at Christchurch prices, FRIEHLANDBR BROS.



Funerals Furnished in First-class Style. J. Meech & Co. EAST AND BURNETT STRE



Andrew Orr. ' Great Slaughter of Boots! ANDREW ORR JJAS SECURED THE BALANCE OF A MANUFACTURER'S STOCK, OF BOOTS, AMOUNTING TO NBABLV £BOO, AT HALF PRICE. THEY WILL BE OPEN FOR SALE ON SATURDAY MORN 1&& As to Price, Sizes, and Particulate «6 Friday evening’s Guaedun.



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 Draper j, Millinery, Olothin 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, Laces, Flowers, Zephurs, Prints and Muslins will be offered regardless of cost. The value of the following lines are beyond comparison, and a clearance must be effected. 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 most astonishing value, come and inspect them and make your purchases. You will acknowledge them of unequalled quality and surpassing cheapness. Note the address— A. C. PRICHARD, EAST STREET, NEXT MR CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. 11 2038



M N'RMURRAY'^ s “ Tempus Fugit E. MUERAY JNVITES inspection of his splendid stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, Etc., Etc. Special attention is requested for a magnificent line of ENGLISH SILYER LEVER HUNTERS (extra strong cases) at L 5 10a. . 150 to choose from. Every Watch guaranteed of good quality, and warranted for three yeaia. 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, JEV/ELLBR, Em, BAST STREET. 12 2331



Established 1859. UtJUMrTED LIRBIUTY OF Stifft rnnii PREMIER COLON!



This preparation ia known throughout the civilised world to be far superior to any' thing yet discovered for eradiotating 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 al large Sheep Districts in Australia, South America, and Africa, no other pre paration is used. The vermin destroyer is also Invaluable for the purpt. 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 Yermin 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 this purpose simpl and plain directions are given on every packet. The powder can also be used in dry state for the destruction of rata 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 at; therefore perfectly safe. The above marvellous discovery has gained for Herman Bros, and 00., London, the silver medal at the .nteroolonial 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 parcels. Price—One Shilling jor six packets for Five Shillings. Liberal reduction allowed to the trade. Manufactory—BEAUMONT SQUARE, MILE END ROAD, LONDON. 8 28



10 FARMERS, CONTRACTORS and other*. FOR SALE, Binder Wire, THE Celebrated ANCHOR BRAND In any quantity. ALBERT ROBERTS, 1 n West atree Auhburtoo^