AUSTRALIAN.

(EBTOBB’s TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.) Bobbery and Perjury. Hobart, Yesterday. The man Barrett, who was arrested on a charge of robbing the Bank of Tasmania at Beaconsfield, in July last, was found guilty, and sentenced to four years’ penal servitude. A witness in the trial, named Ward, alias Brichener, has been convicted of perjurj', and sentenced to six years’ penal sdtvitude. Indemnity Bill. • Sydney, Yesterday. The Legislative Assembly passed an Indemnity Bill (confirming the action of the Government regarding the des patch of troops to the Soudan) through all stages without debate. This being the only business Parliament was sum moned to transact, the prorogation will take place on Friday next. Cricket. Melbourne, Yesterday. The cricket match, England v. Aus tralia, was concluded to-day. The Aus tralians, with seven wickets down for 105, continued their second innings, which closed for 126. The principal scorer at to-day’s play was Bruce, caught, 35. The English team thus win the match by an innings and 96 runs, (Received March 26,1.26 p.m.) - ■ Prorogation. j Melbourne, To-day. A notice appears in the Gazette to day Stating the Parliament of Victoria stands further prorogued until the 14th May. Tbe Mails. , . Albany, To-day. r Arrived, yesterday afternoon—The j -P. and 0.1 R.M.S. Khedive, with the , London mails to the 20th February. 1

TELEGRAMS.

[FEB FBKStt ASSOCIATION.] Cannibalism. Thames, Last night. A letter has been received from Mr Charles Lawlor, of the Wild Duck cruia ' ing party, who were lately in the neigh borhood of the Engineer Group, south east of New Guinea, giving particulars of the cannibal atrocities perpetrated about New Tear’s Day on the Island of Worn worngay. William Read, manager of the copra station at Bentley Island, was ■ gathering copra when the natives, insti - gated by Chinamen, attacked him. Read . made a running fight as he endeavored to ; regain his boat, but was shot down, and ■ the murderers cut off his head, and ate ; the body. A missionary from Test Is land proceeded to Bentley, prepired to arrest the miscreants, but McCord, the - deceased’s mate, was too debilitated to take measures, and it was thought better to a|low a man-of-war to take up the' case. The Governor. Auckland, Last N ight. The Hinemoa left Manukau with the Governor'this afternoon. The Union of the Races. _ Auckland, To-day. lhaka Tetai Meha was married at Bussell yesterday to Miss Lucy Martin by the Rev Mr Gould. After the cere mony the party adjourned to the Pacific ■ Hotel, where breakfast was laid out for fifty Europeans and natives. The Native ; Minister sent a congratulatory message. Semi-military Settlement and Defence- Wellington, Last Night. The Government are setting aside a block of land of about fr,ooo acres at the South-west base of Mount Egmont as a semi-military settlement. This reserve will be split np into sections of about 100 acres each, and any member of three years standing in the Constabulary force will be allowed to take up a section on eiwy terina. The Government do not anticipate any trouble in connection with the Maori craze in the north- One of the Government measures to be presented next sessic n is a Bill to consolidate exist ing native land laws. The question of . defence is stilhunder the seriem consider ation of the Government. The Defence Minister will take an early opportunity of onferring with the Governor after the latter’s arrival here on the question, and Mr Ballance will be strongly guided by His Excellency’s opinion. The necessary surveys in connection with defence, and the instruction of the Armed Constabu lary in big gun drill are being carried on with vigor. The war material ordered from England will be constructed under the supervision of the Imperial War De partment, and it is not expected that the first shipment of material will be made much under twelve months. Land for the Police. The Government are now making ar rangements for setting aside certain blocks of between two and three thousand acres, wh'ch may be taken up in about 100 acre sections under the perpetual leasing sys tem.by members of the police force. The conditions are that any member of the force who exceeds the age of forty-five, and has been ten years in the service, may take up any of the sections. It is, however, not ai all compulsory that he should leave the force at that age, but it is entirely optional with himself whether he retires or not. The land to be reserved will be some of the best in the colony, and in each case the reserves will be in close proximity to -markets, and easy of access either by road or rail. A second block, under the semi-military settlement scheme, will probably be selected along the route of the North Island main trunk line. The regulations in connection witb both these will be gazetted shortly. It is not intended to make further reduc lions in the force at present. Puerperal Pever. Drs-Orabbam and Giles, who held an inquiry into the admittance of the puer peral fever patient into the Wellington Hospital last month, have reported at length. Their report ‘enters into full details of the case, but does not blame anyone in particular for the unfortunate casualty. They recommend various ways which would prevent a recurrence of the affair. Committed for Trial. Cmbistchdbch, To-day. At Amberly to day W. Burton was eommitteed for trial for a criminal assault upon a married woman.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 1885.



Public Notices: N. o T 0 E. Persona with Dogs TRESPASSING on Runs 20 and 21, south bank Raaaia River, will be prosecuted. 3 330 SAMUEL BOYLE. N OTICE TO TRESPASSERS, All persons are Cautioned against Tres passing on the Coldstream Estate in pur suit of game or otherwise. 3 455 C. H. DOWDING. N o 0 f. The Tender of William Brows’, for thatching stacks, is accepted. DONALD McLEAN. 3 4i 7 Lagmhor. Ashburton woollen factory COMPANY, LIMITED. All Claims againfct the above .Company must be sent in to the Liquidators on or before March 31. 3 458 Money. SEVERAL sums of Money to Lend on freehold set uri y, at current rates of interest. Principals only dealt with. 3 428 CHAS. W. PURNELL. ANY Person TRESPASSING on the Properties of the undersigned will be prosecuted. DUDLEY & NORTHEY, 2 302 A. PATTESON, June. INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. NOTICE—AII Applications for Space at the New Zealand Industrial Exhibition must be left-with the undersigned not later than 12 o’clock noon on MONDAY, the i 30th instant. - e CHARLES BRADDELL, i 3 433 Town Clerk. c ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) FETE TO BE HELD AT CHRIST CHURCH, ON MARCH 27th, In aid of the Spanish Relief Fund. Saturday Return Tickets to Christ- 3 church will be issued at Ashburton, Wai kari and intermediate stations, on the 27th inst, and will be available for return ap to and including 30th inst. FKBDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, r Christchurch, March 20th, 1885. 3 430 _



The education bcl DISTRICT OF F CANTERBDE ELECTION OF COM The Education Board of t North Canterbury hereby p that the Election of a Com School District of Winslow 26 h of January, having 1 null and void, under the po on the Board by section 06 tion Act, 1877, the Board PUBLIC MEETING of *he in the said district be held < DAY, the Bth day of Apiil, eight hundred and eighty o’clock in the evening, in th< for the election of seven ho form the Committee for au< the year ending with the ft in January next year. The Boatd further directs meeting of such School < held in the place appointed tion immediately after the the same evening. J. Y. colborn; Chris!church, March 23, 18! OTICE TO F A WOOD, SINCLAIR Millers and Grain Merc street, Christchui Are Cash Purchasers of Barley, Beans, Peas, Potai Cocksfoot Grass Seeds at h rates. To fanners desirous of grain we are prepared to facilities for storage. In addition to our large we have erected a large it This, with the stores latel Messrs A. Moore and Co. a to us, enables us to offer to facilities for the storage am of grain at nominal rates. We are prepared to mal idvances.on grain sent in i will ship came under ad van account or otherwise, as me



August Flower. —The most miserable beings in the world are those suffering from dyspepsia and liver complaint. More than 7J per cent of the pepple are afflicted with these two diseases and their effects; such as sour Stomach, sick headache, habitual costiveness, palpitation o£ 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 foTd after eating, low spirits, etc. Go to your druggist and get a bottle of august flower. This valuable medicine has cured thousands and of sufferers, and is known xn all civilised countries. Two doses will relieve you. It costs only 3s 6d a bottle. Sample bottles, 6d,—fAcvr. » Holloway’s Pills. —The sudden change s frequent fogs, and pervading dampness sorely fmMde the vital functions and conduce to m hcaßh. The remedy for these disasters lies m seme purifying medicine, like these which is competent to grapple with the mis cbief at itsjsource, and stamp it out without fretting the nerves or weakening the system, Holloway’s. Pills extract from the blood all noxious matteis, regulate the action 01 eveiy difiOld!9ea~torgan', stimulate the liver and uiwnicreu -organ, sumuiaic me kidneys, relax the bowels. In curing chest'(ftmptaints these Pills are remarkable effccUye,_espccially when aided by friction of the Otonupt on Us walls. This double treat menr wilr certain, steady, and bene* ■ficcnt progrdssi,'?u4 sound health will soon be re-esUblishStK—Advt.



OTICB is hereby given that the Partnership hitherto existing be tween the ui dersigned, WiLLfiM Fowkr and GeMige MoEWen, as Bootmakers, has this day been DISSOLVED by mutual content. 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. I Dated at Ashburton this Ooh day of March, 1885. WILLIAM FOWKE. GEORGE MoEWEN. Witness to both signatures — J. 0. Dukoan, With reference to the above, Geoeok MoEwen 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 bis well-known first-class ability as a workman, he will have the enjoyment of receiving from the public such support as will constitute a swingeing business. 3382



Meetings. S T. 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-2s ; children, Is. 3 438 H N D A Concert & Dance Will be given at the Hinds Schoolroom, in aid tf the School Fund, on F .IDAY, 27th instant. Admission, 2s Gd to Con cert and Dance. Music>l Director, 3 J 24 MR SIDNEY WOLF, R.A.M. S' TAR OF METHVEN 1.0.G.T. LODGE, The ANNUAL TEA and CONCERT in connection with the above Lodge will bo 1 eld in the Methven Schoolroom, on FRIDAY, March 27. 3 456 O DDFBLLOWb’ HALL. Last night of MISS GENEVIEVE WARD, The greatest tragic actress of the English speaking stage. MR W. H. VERNON, The celebrated English actor. THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, Charles Reado’s charming comedy, 'NANCE OLDFIEL D.’ The famous sleep walking scene from “ Macbeth.” To conclude with the screaming farce, “ HIS LAST LEGS.” ’Callaghan Mr W. H. Vernon. Admission, 4s, 2t 6d and Is Box plan, tickets, and all information may be obtained at Milner and Thomp iou’s Music Warehouse. Signor Agrati, Dusiness manager ; Liddy, agent ; musical lirector, M. Weinberg. 3 451 CHORAL SOCIETY. Messiah, town hall, ON GOOD FRIDAY. Conductor —SIDNEY WOLF, R. A.M. 3 37G



The Regular MONTHLY MEETING, will be held in the Masonic Hall, TO-MORROW (FRIDAY) EVENING, March 27th. Business—lnstallation of W.M., investiture of officers, and general. Members of sister lodges and sojourning brethren most cordially invited. The labors of the evening will commence at 7.30 preciiely. By command of the W.M., E. DIMANT. Secretary. ASONIO DRESS CONCERT will bo given by The St. John’s Lodge, No. 1858, E.C., in the MASONIC HALL, TANC ED STREET . on FRIDAY, the 17th APRIL, 1885 Musical director Bro. S. Wolf, R. A.M. Programme in future advertisement.



Baptist church, Oddfellows’ Hall, Ashburton. ANNIVERSARY Tea Meeting AKD SALE OF W 1 BR OOCH FRIDAY, APRIL 3rd, 1885. Tickets —Is Od each. THE ANNIVERSARY SERVICES, Will bo conducted by the * Rev C. Dallaston, Christchurch, ON EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL sth. 3 333



In Bankruptcy. IX BANKRUPTCY.



IN the District Court (being a Local Court holden at Ashburton In the matter of the Bank and the Bankrupt RAINEY, of Winslo Notice is hereby given sitting of ihe abovenai Friday, April 10, 1885, Bell, the Deputy Official bankrupt estate of Hugh I slow, farmer, will appl honorable Court for an on said Deputy C fllcial As ((thein respect to the esi Bankrupt. Dated this 25ih day of I J C 3 445 Deputy Offii IN BANKRDP IN the District Court holden at Ashburton Court of Bankruptcy) In the matter of the Bankr and the Bankruptcy PLUMMER, of Sou mer. Notice is hereby given f sitting of the abovenai Friday, April 10, 1885, Bell, the Deputy Official A Dankrupt estate of Jame South Kakai i, farmer, wil laid honorable Court for an he said Deputy Official As iffica in respect to the est jankrupt. Dated this 25th day of R J. C. I 444 Deputy Offic in” bankrupt [N the District Court (being a Local Court o holden at Ashburton. n the matter of the Bankn and the Bankruptcy TAYLOR CHAPMA Forest, bushman. Notice is hereby given tl itting of the abovenam 'riday, April 10, 1885, lell, the Deputy Official A ankrupt estate of William ran. of Alford Forest?



In Bankruptcy. IN BANKRUPTCY. IN the District Court of Ashburton (being a Local Court of Bankruptcy), holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1883 and the Bankruptcy of OTTO PETER CARSTENS, of Ashburton, tobacco nist. Notice is hereby given that at the next sitting of the abrvanamed Court, on Friday, April 10,1885, John Charles Bell, the Deputy Official Assignee for the bank rupt estate of Otto Peier Carstens, of Ashburton, tobacconist, will apply to the said honorable Court for an order releas ing the said Deputy Official Assignee from his office in respect to the estate of the said bankrupt. Dated this 2Hh day of March, 1885. J. C. BELL, 3 44b Deputy Offidal Assignee. IN BANKRUPTCY. IN the District Court of Ashburton (being a local Court of Bankruptcy), holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 18-3 and the Bankruptcy of THOMAS BLACKBURN, of Kyle, farmer. Notice is hereby given that at the next sitting of the abovenamed Court, on Friday, April 10, 1885, John Charles Bell, the Deputy Official Assignee for the bank rupt estate of Thomas Blackburn, of Kyle, farmer, will apply to the said honorable Gou't for en ordo/ releasing the said Deputy Official Assignee from his office in respect to the estate of the said bank rupt. Dated this 25th day of March, 1885. J. 0. BELL, 8 418 Deputy Official Assignee.



In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1883 and the Bankruptcy of STEPHEN rj EDWARD POYATZ, of Ashbu ton, , general dealer. t Notice ia hereby given that at the next j. sitting of the abovenamed Court, on , Friday, April 10, 1885, John Charles Bell, the Deputy Official Assignee for the i bankrupt estate of Stephen Edward ( Poyntz, of Ashburton, general dealer, will apply to the said honorable Court for r an order releasing the said Deputy Official Assignee from his offics in respect to the ' estate ot the said bankrupt. Dated this 25th day of March, 1885. J. C. BELL, 3 441 Deputy Official Assignee. INBAISKROP ICY. IN the District Court of Ashburton (being a Local Court of Bankruptcy), holden at Ashburton, In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act 1883 and the Bankruptcy of FRANCIS LEWIS, of Tinwald, farrier. Notice is hereby given that at the next sitting of the abovenamed Court, on E'riday, April 10, 1835, John Charles Bell, the Deputy Official Assignee for the bankrupt estate of Francis Lewis, of Tin wald, farrier, will apply to the said honorable Court for an order releasing the said Deputy Offi dal Assignee fr<m his office in respect to the estate of the said bankrupt. Dated this 25th day of March, 1835. J. C. BELL, 3 440 Deputy Official Assignee. IN BANKRUPTCY. IN the District Court ot Ashburton (being a Local Court of Bankruptcy), holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1883 and the Bankruptcy of JOHN BEECHER, of Ashburton, hotel keeper. Notice is hereby given that at the next silting of the abovenamed Court, on Friday, April 10, 1885, John Charles Bell, the Deputy Official Assignee for the bank rupt estate of John Beecher, of Ashbur ton, hotelkeeper, will apply to the said honorable Court for an order releasing he said Deputy Official Assignee from his t ffice in respect to (he estate of the said bankrupt. Dated this 25th day of March, 1885. J. C. B LL, 3 445 Deputy Official Assignee. i IN BANKRUPTCY, IN the District Court of Ashburton (being a Local Court cf Bankruptcy), 5 holden at Ashburton. - In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1883 and the Bankruptcy of PATRICK DALY, of Lauriston, farmer. i Notice is hereby given that at the next , sitting of the abovenamed Court, on • Friday, April 10, 1885, John Charles Bell, - the Deputy (Official Assignee for the bank d rupt estate of Patrick Daly, of Lauriston, o farmer, will apply to the said honorable s Court for an order releasing the said d Deputy Official Assignee Lom his office in respect to the estate of the said bankrupt. Dated this 251 h day of March, 1885. J. O. BELL, 3 450 Deputy Official Assignee.



IN’ BANKRUPTCY.



IN the District Court of Ashburton (being ft Local Court of Bankruptcy)! holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1883 and the Bankruptcy of WILLIAM FITZGEDALD, of Trevorton, con tractor. Notice is hereby given that at the next sitting of the abovenamed Court, on Friday, April 10,1885, John Charles Bell, the Deputy Official Assignee for the bank rupt estate of William Filagerald, of Tra vorton, contractor, will apply to the said honorable Court for an order releasing the said Deputy Official Assignee from his office in respect to the estate of the said bankrupt. Dated this 2oth day of Majch, 1885. J. 0. BELL, 3 417 Deputy Official Assignee.



TO LET—A six roome Eight Acres of Lai situated on East Town Be Brankin. A GOOD SPECULAT BUSINESS I i TO LET or SELL, i STORE and DWBI situate on the Wakanui r trade has been done for t The goods, which are all 1 takpn at a valuation. N. signed requests all Accour once. 3 420 ANDRI Auctions. SHEEP SALE AT rPHB NEW ZSALAM 1 MERCANTILE A (Limited), will offer by Pu AT 11 A K A ON THURSDAY, THE 2 5000 Me; ino EWJ 1000 “tu, WEI from some of the most ce in Canterbury Also, MERINO LLIOESTEt COLN RAM Sale at 12 o’ch c. w. Aj E. G. S' 3 409 PRELIMINARY ANNC S IMPORTANT S. OF UB U R AND OTHER PROPERTY Being a portion of that w VALUABLE ES3 GROVE FI MR T. BULLOCK ( with Messrs Friec has received instructions Wilkin, Esq., to offer by P at the Arcade, on an early A portion of that well-1 Grove Farm, which divided into Subu Allotments, frontin: race, Graham’s roa street, and is knoi some of the most v ban Property that „ 0',.-,.,1 4-„ »,„V,l



mENDBRS Wanted for JL roomed House at ship Plans and specifh wan ofli-e. Lowest or neo ssariiy accepted T( by 'March 31st, 1885. 3 426 Ml rp H A T O I Tenders required ii THATO.iING 21 stacks, (lie Hinds portion of the J Work urgent. 3 423 DONAL COUN TENDERS are invit 1— Maintenance of part Pan* iUta Water Si months 2 Carting and Dri ini for weir at Pudding Specifications can be 8 < fficand Tenders, ad( Chairman, to be sent in m o’c'ock a.m., Friday, 27th By order, WILLIAM 3 408 Coun George James Eye AM A 1 230 Grass CASH I GEO. 3i To Farm I am a CASH PURC or WHEAT, OATS and . GEO. JA 3 206 Sheep E FOR SALE DIP, in 5 ga



The Standard Company. gPECIiL NOTICE. THE LIGHT-RUNNING STANDARD SEWING MACHINE. The STANDARD has more improvements than all the other Sewing Machines put together I Has al-vays 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 Americ i, Europe, Australia and New Zea land. MM □ ff \ AGENT FOR ASHBURTON— W. C. Page, >■ I » EAST STREET, 1 I A dilution



Intending purchasers are respectfully invited to inspect the several lots to be offered previous to the sale. T. BULLOCK, 2 201 Auctioneer. TO PARTIES IN SEARCH OF FIRST CL CSS AGRICULTURAL LAND. SATURDAY, 4th APRIL, At 2 p. in. At the Salerooms, Don street, INVERCARGILL, A portion of the famous Grladfield Estate, Bona, Fide Sale. ONLY NOMINAL RESERVES. ACRES HjOOO ACRES. Subdivided into areas extending from 100 to 250 acres. JO. MoARDELL (on behalf of the , British and New Zealand Mortgage and Agency Company, Limited) in con junction with the National Mortgage and Agency Company, Limited, has received instructions to sell by auction on the above dale, That portion of this valuable property known as Mayfield, comprising about 3,000 Acres of deep rich land, all of which is in an ad vanced state of cultivation, and in such good heart that a large annual return is assured to anyone ac quiring a Farm on the Estate. The sale of this fine b'cck of land may be considered as being offered to the public Without Reserve. 1 The intention being to sell at prices to suit the times, and on exceptionally easy terms, viz , 10 per cent, cash, 10 per cent, in six months, 15 per cent, in twelve months, remainder secured on the pro perty at a low rate of interest. These terms are practically such as to admit of instalments of purchase money being paid from the land itse f. The remainder of the property will in the meantime bo open for private sale in such areas as buyers may require, and on terms that will be within the reach of any practical farmer of modulate means, a large proportion of the purchase money being allowed to remain secured on the pro perly at percent, interest. The Glaclfield Estate was a first selec tion by Mr Mrckintoah on the Oreti Plains, ai.d adjoins the well-known pro perty of Messrs Smith and Kingswell, as also the deferred payment block of 4,003 acres —every section of which is now oc cupied by thriving sttilers. The Oreti Plains, of which Gladfip’l was a special selection, is now established as the beat and largest area of wheat-growing land in Southland, and the whole of the property to be offered is within easy distance of the Winton or Otautau railway stations. For plans and full particulars apply to i the British and New 7c .isnd Mortgage and Agency Company, .uunited ; or the National Mortgage and Agency Com pany, Limited, Invercargill, Dunedin, Oamaru, limaru, Christchurch, and Agents throughout the colonies. 3 403



Bargai & . .Extrao a die ary. UST OPENED— TEN TRU.VKo BO >TS TEN TRUiNKS BOOTS (- irla’ E. 5. at ... ... Ma'ds’ ac Women’s Best Kid Gents’ Boots TEN TRUNKS BOOTS p. d. ... 3 11 OPENING UP -30 CASES 30 NEW DRAPERY GOOD-, TX UIMUTAKA. Business Notices. ill “ Tempus Fugit .” R. MURRAY 'J"NVITES inspection of his splendid 6=l 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. 150 to choose from. Every, Watch guaranteed of good quality, sad 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. ROBERT MURRAY, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Etc., EAST STREET. 12 2331 CANTERBURY BRANCH i £ Hiss Established 1859. Capital 1 1,000,00 ft Unlimited Uaßiury of Shareholders fjyHß PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. AGENT, ASHBURTON. 24 T HE WONDER OP 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 buckets of water will wash Eighteen Sbeop. This admits the most economlal, as well as the simplest plan in the world for the cure and prevention of diseases incident to farm stock By its use the f armer can secure the health of his stock at the rate of j 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 purpf, of the Horticulturist; and it is most extensively 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 furs, 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 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 sz 1 therefore perfectly safe. The above marvellous discovery has gained for Herman Bros, and Co., London, the silver medal at the jatercolonial Exhibition at Melbourne, 1866, besides numerous testimonials from Government officia and all the elite of the mcidical facultyin 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 can be obtained In paroels. Price—One Shilling ;or six packets for Five Shillings. Liberal reduction allowed to the trade. Manufactory— BEAUMONT SQUARE, MILE END ROAD, LONDON. 8 28



JOINING & DRAWIN G-R OO M 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 cry can execute, orders in any design Cheaper than any other house in the trade. A a new shipments are among them, large and extensive Stocks must be cleared at less than coat. HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOB Good Second-Hand Furniture ok Household Piquisma. Furniture sold on Deferred Payments. Venetian Blinds Made to Order &o. Funerals Furnished iu First class Style. J. Meecli & Co. EAST AND BURNETT STREETS



A SHBURTON PERMAMEN £L BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY, The above Society pays Interest at the ate of 5 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6£ per cant, per annum for hree months, and 6J per cent, per anno E fixed for 6 month* or over. j ward, Manager. Office:- Ar Chambers, Barnot' itreet Winter Fashions. ORR AND ALCORN BEG to announce the Arrival of theL first shipment of New Winter uoods per last direct mail steamer Rimutaka. We 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 cf the kind yet shown in Ashburton. New shades in French Merino New Ve’veleens—black atid colored Now Shirtings Ne w '■ able Damasks and Tsble Napkins New Hollands—brown and cream New Calicoes and Sheetings l ew Carpets and Mattings New aaland Manufactured Kidder Carpets New goods for every department. CLOTHING. CLOTHING. In the Clotlrng Department ve have opened up some special Hues of extra ordinary value, including MEN’S BOYS’ and YOUTHS’ SUITS, to which we invite particular attention New Shirts of every description New Hats—twoed and felt New Hosiery drawers and Cardigan jackets. BOOTS. BOOTS. Okr and Al<; jrn are still SellingTJoola cheaper than any other house. ORR AND ALCORN, E* ST STREET. 3X4