The Governor. Wjblli qton, Last Night. The Governor returns to Wellington on Thursday evening The Colonial Secretary. The Colonial Secretary is exoected arrive here from the West Coast to morrow night. Stolen Articles. At the Magistrate’s Court Jacob Fran kel, a dealer in second hand articles, was committed for trial for receiving stolen goods. A few days ago, Belcher, an em ployee in the Education Department, was convicted of stealing some prize books, the property of the Government. It was proved that they were sold to accused, who made little or no enquiries regarding them, notwithstanding they bore the Go vernment stamp. Bail was allowed. Industrial Exhibition. The extended time for receiving appli cations for space in the general branch of the New Zealand Exhibition closes on March 31. Consolidated Land Bill. A Consolidated Land Bill will be amongst the Government measures next session. It is now being drafted, and, in addition to consolidating the existing land laws, will give Increased pow ts in regard to special settlement and other matters. Sudden Death. Mrs Smith, wife of Mr Smith, chief officer of the steamer Mawhera, died sud denly last night. She retired to bed in her usual health. When her daughter called her this morning life was extinct. A post mortem examination has been made. Puerperal Fever. Drs Grabham and Giles have conducted the enquiry into;the admittance of the girl Kelly, the patient suffering from puerperal fever into the Hospital. The evidence of Drs Fell, Chilton, and M'Kellar and Mrs Kisaling, the nurse, was taken, and a re port will be drawn up to morrow and for warded to the Premier. Parliament. It is expected that, unless something unusual occurs, Parliament will be called together for the despatch of business about the latter end of May or the first week in June, Bolling Stock. Owing to the very unsatisfactory manner in which railway material is shipped from Home, the Government have decided to send no further orders to England; except for articles which cannot be locally tnanu- i factored. Mr Allison Smith, of the ] Addington railway workshops, is at pre- ] sent in Wellington conferring with the ' Hon the Minister for Public Works with \ reference to a large order for railway ; materia), estimated at L 22,000, which j would havq been sent Home, but will now be distributed among the various Govern- < ment workshops. The designs of all large . bridges have been altered in order to ( allow of all necessary work in connection with them being made in the colony. j Wellington-Manawatn Railway. c Briefly stated; the proposal of the Go- a vernment in respect to the Wellington- j Manawatu railway is to resume possession c of the Company’s land grants on payment t of a rate equal to about 10s per acre, and j to refund to the Company the amount of e its actual expenditure on the railway line, without interest or cost of financing, etc., r the Company retaining Tborndon reclama- f tion, except such portions as may be re- j quired for the purposes of the railway, j Altogether, it is expected that this will i return to shareholders all their money \ with a little more than the interest there- a on, as the transfer of the Railway Com- r paoy’s property to the Grown will greatly g enhance the value of the Company’s de- bentnres. Government have within the a last week or two purchased in London, at current rates, all the debentures they £ have been able to get. About one-half j, the total of L 45,000 has thus been bought v up. A draft agreement between the Go- a vernment and the Company is now being t ] prepared. . t: Blue Eibhon. j, Nelson, Last-Night. j Mr R. T. Booth, leader of the Blue r Ribbon movement, has just closed a moat n successful mission in Nelson city, during £ which time 1,420 new pledges have been 0 taken, including some prominent citizens j. and clergymen. Presentations have been j, made to Mr Booth by citizens and others. a Ho speaks in the country districts, and _ leaves for Christchurch on April 2. j Ministers. r Dcnedin, Last Night, i Sir Julius Yogel’s address in Dunedin has t been pot off till Monday evening next, in £ consequence of the Garrison Hall being t engaged on Saturday night. t The Hon W. J. M. Larnach left this a afternoon on his trip round the Otago ( goldfields. He is accompanied by Mr Vincent Pyke, M. H. R. a A Dividend. j The Otago Daily Times and Witness Company has declared a dividend of eight i pec cent. c The Wairarapa. i The Wairarapa came right up to Dun- . edin to-day. She ia lit up with the elec tric light to-day. * The Child Beating Case. A procession paraded bouth Dunedin 1 and Kensington to-night with the effigies < of Mr and Mrs Fleming affixed to long ' poles. The police stopped the proceed- j nags. The processionists afterwards burned the effigies. ‘ Dunedin, To-day. ; The informations against the Flemings have been withdrawn, and they are now charged with indictable offences. Mr Denniaton prosecutes for the inhabitants of the Flat. There was quite a scene in Coart this morning. When Mrs Fleming appeared a large number of women made fierce demonstrations against her, while Fleming himself was heartily hissed. Bailway Reform. InTBacAEGJLL, Last night. Mr Vaile addressed a meeting here to night on his scheme of railway reform, and was accorded a respectful hearing. A vote of thanks was given him. The at tendance was not so large as it might have been, but Mr Vaile came unex pectedly, and the meeting did not receive sufficient publicity.

ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY.

The annual general meeting of the shareholders in the above Society was held at the Arcane Chambers, Burnett street, this afternoon at 446 o'clock. There was a fair attendance, and Dr J B. Trevor, Chairman of the Board of Direc- tors, presided. The minutes of the last , annual meeting having been read and con firmed, on the motion of tbe Chairman, seconded by Mr T. Bullock, the following Report and Statement of Accounts were I adopted : ... I The Directors have pleasure in submit ting to the shareholders their tenth annual report and finincial statement. The result of the year's operations must be eminently satisfactory to the share holders, especially when the general financial depression through which we are passing is taken into consideration, neces sitating as it baa done, the exercise of extra caution on the part of your Direc tors. But for this depression it is fair to assume that a much larger amount ef business would have been transacted. During the year A capital shares have been taken up to the value of LI,OIO, making the total amount of the capital LS,OW-_ The second issue of B invest menllchares which arrived at maturity at the* end of-last financial year have been paid; absorbing 1509 15s lOd, and the third and fourth -fumes' have now txfa tbred, which will absorb L 616 18s 4.\ After making allowance for the expensed of management, payment of interest upon 4 etffttJ »ta*«"» afaq •Hawing interest at

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 1885.



E- Tenders. i. 6 is il a o 6 r D 2 5 3 D ) mENDERS Wanted for Building Three l, roomed House at Watertdn town ship Plans and specifications at Guar dian office. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders to be in by March 31st, 3885. 3 426 MILES HOOD. RUBBING GORSE. X TENDERS are invited up to 4 p.m. on Tuesday next, for Grubbing Gorse and Trimming Fences on the section adjoin ing the Ashburton Saleyards. GEORGE JAMESON, 3 416 Ashburton. HATCH N G. Tenders required immediately for THATO.iING 21 stacks, more or less, on the Hinds portion of the Laghmor Estate. Work urgent. 3 423 DONALD McLEAN. A SHBURTON COUNT? COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for — 1— Maintenance of part of Ashburton- Rangitata Water Supply for twelve months 2 Carting and Dri ing 50 iron piles for weir at Pudding Hill. Specifications can be seen at Council office, and Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, to be sent in not later then 11 o’clock a.m., Friday, 27th March. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 3 408 County Engineer. Public Notices; IST o 0 E. Persons with Dogs TRESPASSING on Runs 20 and 21, south bank Rasaia River, will be prorecuted 3 330 SAMUEL BOYLE. Money. SEVERAL sums of Money to Lend on freehold security, at current rates of interest Principals only dealt with. 3 428 CHAS. W. PURNELL. JNDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. ' NOTICE—AII Applications for Space &t the New. Zealand Industrial I xhibition ( must be left with the undersigned not later than 12 o’clock noon on MONDAY, the 30th instant. i CHARLES BRADDELL, 3 43 5 Town Clerk. < ZEALAND RAILWAYS. 1 (Christchurch Section.) < FETE TO BE HELD AT CHRIST- i CHURCH, ON MARCH 27th, In aid of the Spanish Relief Fund. i Saturday Return Tickets to Christ- n church will be Lsued at Ashburton, Wai- a kari and intermediate stations, on the 1 27th inst, and will be available for return I up to and including 30th inst. 1 FREDK. BACK, . Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, March 20th, 1885. 3 430 THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OP NORTH CANTERBURY. ELECTION OF COMMITTEE. The Education Beard of the District of North Canterbury hereby publicly notify that the Election of a Committee for the 7 School District of Winslow, held on the ( 26. h of January, having been declared null and void, under the power conferred on the Board by section 66 of the Educa tion Act, 1877, the Board directs that a PDBLIO MEETING of + he Householders in the said district be held on WEDNES DAY", the Bth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-five, at 7.30 o’clock in the evening, in the Schoolhouae, for the election of seven householders to form the Committee for such district for the year ending with the fourth Monday in January next year. The Board further directs that the first meeting of such School Committee be held in the place appointed for the elec tion immediately after the election upon the same evening. J. V. COLBORNE VEEL, < Socfdt&ry. Christchurch, March 23, 1885. 3 434



the rate of 7 per cent (compounded half yearly) upon the B investment shares. The profit and loss account shows the satisfactory credit balance of L 895 15s 10d, which has been allocated to A capital and B invest in nt shares respectively, in accordance with the mle of the Society. It will be the duty of the Investing share holders to elect from their number two Directors. The retiring Directors are Messrs T. Bullock and Hugo Friedlander who offer themselves for re election. To “A‘ BALANCE SHEET. Liabilities. paid... up ~ Deposits ~ Reserve fund ~ Profit for year Total... and advances on shares... ~ Arrears of members last lance „ Suspense account ... ~ Office furniture ~ Insurance premiums „ Balance in Bank of N Zealand and on hand Total Dr. Profit and L Charges, including cost of manage ' ent Interest paid on deposits ~ accrued on deposits ... ~ paid on “A” capital shares ... Interest added or paid on “ B ” shares ... ~ paid to Bank of New Zealand... Profit for year... Total, Cr arrears Entrance fees Transfer fees - ... Working expense fees ... Fines Rules Total ,£2646 10 1 The balance to the credit of Reserve Fund vas stated as £lO7 14s fid. [Left sitting.]



The Ashburton Domain Board met at the Arcade Chambers at 4 p.m. to-day. Present—Messrs E. G. Wright (Chair man), McLean, St Hill and J. Orr. Thirty-nine applications were received for the appointment of caretaker, and that of Mr H. W. Charlton, at a salary of L 47 per annum .and free house, was accepted. A Sub-Committee, consisting of the Chairman, Messrs Orr and McLean, was < appointed to regulate the work of the caretaker. Signor Corradini, the celebrated Italian horse-trainer, has on many Decisions pro duced wonderful proofs of the intelligence and docility of the horse, observes the Naval and Military Gazette, but the feats of the “ Blondin ” horse far surpass any thing that has yet been accomplished. Nearly every horse trainer of note has expended much time and patience in en deavoring to educate a horse to walk a rope of enormous width only a foot or two from the ground, and much has been said in praise of the perseverance of those who have succeeded in attaining this feat; but Signor Corradini is the first who has had the skill to train a horse to walk up a steep flight of stairs, and across a real rope only 9in thick, at the elevation of 20ft. A net of sufficient strength is placed beneath the performer in case of accident, but so perfect is the training of this sagacious creature, that when he has the misfortune to miss his footing and fall into the net spread for his reception, he walks out of it like any trained acrobat, and quietly remounting the stairs, goes through his performance as if nothing ex traordinary had happened. The animal is nearly thoroughbred, and is of mixed English and German blood. Signor Oor radini, after carefully examining a great number of unbroken horses, selected him from amongst them, judging by the signs only known to the best connoisseurs of horse-flesh that he would prove to be what he undoubtedly is—the most extraordin ary example ever brought before the public of the capacity of horses to receive instruction from man. Convent Garden Theatre was crammed to excess when the horse made his first ascent in public, and the most perfect silence reigned until Signor Corradini reached the ground with the i beautiful creature, and led him into the arena, where he bowed low to the audience with his trainer to receive the thunders of applause which greeted them. Drowsiness, biliousness, pains and aches, and ague, Hop Bitters always cures if made by American Co. Read. Wells’ “Rough on Corns.”—Ask for Wells’ Rough on Corns.” Quick relief, complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bun-ons. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. i I Another unfortunate. —Again we must draw the attention of our readers to the fact that a stock of Clothing and General Dra pery, in the estate of Dennis O’Connell, tra ding in Lyttelton and Cristchurch, now bank rupt, was purchased by H. E. May & Co., of the Hall, High street, for jC954> or an ly 8 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 seenre a speedy clearance. “ German Syrup.”—No other medicine n the world was ever given such a test of its curative qualities as Boschee’s German Syrup. In three years two million four hundred thou sand small bottles of this medicine were dis tributed Jree of charge by Druggists in the United States of America to those afflicted with Consumption, Asthma, Croup, severe Coughs, Pneumonia and other diseases of the throat and lungs, giving the afflicted undeniable proof that German Syrup will cure them. The re sult has been that Druggists in every town and village in civilised countries are recommending it to their customers. Go to your Druggist and ask what they know about it. Sample Bottles 6d. Regular size 3s. 6d. Three doses will relieve any case.—[Advt.l



Ashburton goal and wood DEPOT, R. S. BEAN FIRE Has for Sale at Lowest Rates— COAL (Newcastle and Native). POSTS and RAILS, STAKES, WIRE, &c OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, OHIOKWHBAT. 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. OORP SACKS, size and weights. At lowest current rates, 2 292 C. W. TURNER.



GRIOULTUBALj Machine Shop, WAKANCI ROAD. OH ARLES 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



To Let and For Sale. Ferrets for sale. Apply to g. Tayloh, Kaikoura, Marlborough. 3 431 A GOOD SPECULATION FOR A BUSINESS MAN. TO LET or SELL, the GROCERY STORE and DWELLING HOUSE, situate on the Wakanui road. A capital trade has been done for the last 5 years. The goods, which are all first-class, can be taken at a valuation. N.B.—The under signed requests all Accounts to be Paid at once. 3 420 ANDREW YOUNG. Matson, Cox and Co. Messrs matson, cox, & co. have for Sale, privately, in Blocks of from Two to Five Acres, some of the best LAND in Ashburton County, just outside the Belt, Allenton. Easy terms. Also, good House, 7 rooms, and 9 acres Land. 2 281 HAVE FOR SALE CHEAP. WOOLPACKS, full weights FENCING WIBF Nos. 8 and 9, at less thanes LINSEED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s to L 5? 4 ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH $ OTHER CLOVERS JttATSON, COX AND 00.



NOTICE is hereby given that the Partnership hitherto existing be tween the undersigned, William Fowke and George McEwen, 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 MoEWEN. Witness to both signatures— J. 0. Duncan. With reference to the above, George 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 1 will constitute a swingeing business, 3382



Meetings. ST. STEPHEN’S CHURCH, Ashburton, I A TE A MEETING AND CONCERT, i Will be held in the Schoolroom, on TUESDAY, APRIL 14th. ■ Proceeds to the Building Extinction Fund Admission—2a ; children, Is. 3 438 i CHORAL SOCIETY. Messiah, AT THE [TOWN HALL, ON GOOD FRIDAY. Conductor-SIDNEY WOLF, R.A.M. # 4 & Masonic dress concert will be given by The St. John’s Lodge, No. 1858, E. C., in the MASONIC HALL, TANCdED 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 AND SALE OF WORK. GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 3rd, 1885. Tickets—ls 6d each. THE ANNIVERSARY SERVICES, Will be conducted by the Rbv 0. Daldaston, Christchurch, ON EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL sth. ( ODDFELLOWS’ HaLL.—MISS GENEVIEVE WARD.—Wednes day, March 25th, and following night, the gifted English tragic actress, assisted by Mr W. U. Vernon, the celebrated English actor, and a specially selected company, will have the honor of making their first appearance in Ashburton, when will be produced two of Miss Ward’s greatest pieces —“Forget-me not ” and “ Nance Oldfield ” The season cannot extend over two nights. Admis sion, 4a, 2t 6d and Is, Box plan, tickets, and all information may be obtained at Milner and Thompson’s Music- Ware house. Signor Agrati, business manager; Liddy, agent. 3 395 Auction. ASHBURTON Bam & Ewe Fair. MESSRS MILES & CO. are in structed to offer for Sale by Auction, at the abovt Fair, to be held at the TINWALD YARDS, ON THURSDAY, 26 ih MARCH, The following lines of Sheep.:— On account of Messrs Dudley and Nor they— -2 Hampshire Down RAM LAMBS (bred by W. Moody, Timaru) 2 Hampshire Down RAM LAMBS (bred by Messrs Dudley and Northey) A Down RAMS (bred by Mr Coe, Selwyn) Lincoln RAMS, 4 and 6 tooth On account of F. M. Rickman, Wai mate— Shropshire Down RAMS, 2- tooth On account of E. Amyes QH Shropshire Down RAMS, OU L \MBS, and 2 tooths On account of P. 0. Tbrelkeld, Flaxton — Lincoln RAMS 10 29 20 English Leicester RAMS On account of W. C. Walker, Valetta — F7K Merino RAMS, 2, 4 and 6 * tooth On account of F. M. Foster— JL2 Lincoln RAMS, 4-tooth Also, on account of various owners— Half-bred EWES Merino EWES (including 1500 JIIOU 0 f the well-known Anama Sheep) Sale will commence at 11 o’clock sharp. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer; GEO. JAMESON, 425 Agent, Ashburton. ASHBURTON RAM & EWE FAIR. TINWALD YARDS, THURSDAY, 26th MARCH, 1885. t/TESSRS MATSON, COX & CO. Vi have For Sale, as above, the fol >wing Drafts of undeniable Good Sheep, iz., , _ Westerfield Merino EWES, , guaranteed sound mouth _ Westerfield Merino EWES, 300 2 and 4-tooth _ Mount Peel Merino EWES, [ 200 sound mouth _ Haldon Merino EWES, sound L 200 mouth _ Windermere Merino EWES, 2000 fuff mouth, bred by Hon. R. Campbell Pareroa Merino EWES, full -5000 mouth Ash wick Flat Merino EWES, 2000 full mouth Dinda Merino EWES, full -12 50 m outh From North, Merino EWES, 2000 full-mouth Also, _ _ _ Longbeaoh Ist cross full-mouth 250 EWES Longbeach 2nd cross full -250 mouth EWES r Horsley Downs 2nd cross 2- 45'“* tooth EWES; a very grand Hue; Also, Longbeach Lincoln RAMS, 2- 5 D tooth ;25 Leicester RAMS, 2-tooth Westerfield Merino RAMS, 2- tooth Westerfield Merino RAMS, 4 and 6-tooth Rokeby Merino RAMS Southdown Ram LAMBS, bred from imported stock by H. W. Parsons, Esq. Hampshire Down Ram LAMBS 3O from imported stock by W. Moody, Esq. And a large number of other entries. Any of the above lines of sheep may be eated for privately. gale at 11 o’clock sharp. 887 MATSON, COX & CO. 40 40 45 20



Auctions. SHEEP SALE AT RAKAIA. THE SEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY CO. (Limited), will offer by Public Auction, ATRAKAIA, ON THURSDAY, THE 2nd APRIL, 5000 Merino EWES, sound mo uh XOOO e “ no AETHERS, sound from some of the most celebrated flocks in Canterbury, Also, MERINO LEICESTER AND LIN COLN RAMS. Sale at 12 o’clock. C. W. TURNER, Agent, Rakaia. E. G. STAYELY, 3 409 Auctioneer. RAM AND EWE 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 Ewes 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, GBOVE 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 is now being divided into Suburban Building Allotments, fronting Garter’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 magn ficent 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 Lone beach. There are also laid off a number of small holdings, facing Graham’s road, which will be found very suitable for paddocks for per sona 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 be 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 of 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 rising township of Tinwald. At each of these places con venient Saleyards have been erected, and' the large attendance at the weekly mar kets proves that the settlers in the neigh borhood are fully alive to the advantages which these markets offer. Intending purchasers are respectfully invited to inspect the several lots to be offered previous to the sale. T. BULLOCK, 2 203 Auctioneer.



TO PARTIES IN SEARC] CLASS AGRICULTUR SATURDAY, 4th A At 2 p.m. At the Salerooms, Do INYEROARGII A portion of the i Gladfield E Bona Fide Sal ONLY NOMINAL RI ACRES 11,000 Subdivided into areas exten to 250 acres. JO. MuARDELL (on , British and New Zea and Agency Company, Lii junction with the National Agency Company, Limited Instructions to sell by ai above date, That portion of this val known as Mayfiel about 3,000 Acres land, all of whicl vancad state of cult such good heart that return is assured I quiring a Farm on I The sale of this fine b:<;< be considered as being public Without Reserve. The intention being to i suit the times, and on exc terras, viz , 10 per cent, ca in six months, 15 per c months, remainder securt perty at a low rate of intei These terms are practir admit of instalments of j being paid from the land The remainder of the ]



Earn and Ewe Fair. Ham and Ewe Fair, ) Under the auspicies of the Ashburton agricultural AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE ANNUAL RaM AND EWE i PAIR, Under the abo?e auspices, will be held at i the TIN WALD YARDS, . ON THURSDAY, 26th MARCH. The Sale will commence with the Ewes at 11 o’clock sharp, and should it be found impossible to submit all the lota in one day, the Rams will be offered on FRIDAY, 27th MARCH, Commencing at 11 o’clock sharp. Yard Fees—Rams, 6d each ; Ewes, Is per score. GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary, Ashburton County Stock and Saleyards Company. H. H. SECRET AN, Secretary, Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association. 3 205 George Jameson. Rye Grass Seed. J AM A CASH PURCHASER, GEO. JAMESON, 7 230 Ashburton. To Farmers. I am a CASH PURCHASER OF WHEAT, OATS and BARLEY. GEO. JAMESON, 3 206 Ashburton. Sheep Dip. FOR SALE, DIP, in 5 gallon drums AND rjIHOMAS’S DIP, in 151 b tins and 1001 b drums. GEORGE JAMESON, 2 261 Ashburton.



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, A UCTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE -i AGENT. VEEKLY 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 TO LET—Section, well fenced, with good stable thereon, cheap, near Reid and Gray’s yards. ALFRED HARRISON. TIIOR SALE—Billiard Table, size three quarter, 12ft by 4£ft. Nearly new, in perfect order. Complete. ALFRED HARRISON The Standard Company. gPEOIAL NOTICE.



THE LIGHT-RUNNING STANDARD SEWING MACHINE. The STANDARD has more improvements than all the other Sewing Machines put together 1 Has 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, Europe, Australia and Now Zea land. mm n s c -'*j AGENT FOR ASHBURTON— W. C. Page. EAST STREET. Ashburton



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 deaicn 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. Venetian Blinds Made to Order &c. Funerals Furnished in First-class Style. J. Meech & Co. EAST AND BURNETT STREETS.



* udrsw Orr. > Bargains Extraordinary. U JUST OPENED— TEN TRUNKS BOOTS TEN TRUNKS BOOTS Girls’ E.S. at ... ... Maids’ ac Women’s Best Kid Gents’ Boots ... TEN TRUNKS BOOTs s. d. OPENING UP -30 CASES 30 NEW DRAPERY GOODS, EX RIMUTAKA. Business Notices. =s*— m HBUR a “ Tempus Fugit.” E. MUEEAY J~NVITES inspection of his splendid stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, Etc., Etc. Jj||| Special attention is requested for a magnificent line of ENGLISH SILVER LEVER HUNTERS (extra strong cases) at L 5 10s. 150 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. ROBERT MUR RAY, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Etc., BAST STREET. 12 2331 CANTERBURY BRANCH. Jtjmgft M BO Established 1859. Capital 1 1,000,008 Uh limited Liability of Shareholders rjV Hfi 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 VERME DESTROYER. This preparation la 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 backets of water will wash Eighteen Sheep. 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 nse the firmer can seonre 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 pro paration is used. The vermin destroyer Is also invaluable for the purpi, of the Horticulturist; and it is most extensively used by the Flower and Kitchen Gardener n Europe, America, and the British possessions in all parts of the Globe. One packet dissolved in two buckets of water will serve for over half an acre of ground and will effectually prevent blight and exclude all other garden pests. As a Vermin Killer it is an unrivalled specific. Its nse 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 slmpl 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 shoe of bread and butter, or a piece of meat or cheese is sought after greedily by those vemiii, while the household pets such as cats and dogs will not touch it In any form, ta} 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 officla 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 Apmt tot Ashburton and vicinity, and from him the preparation can be obtained In Price—One Shilling; or six packets for Five Shillings. Liberal reduction allowed to the trade. Manufactory—BEAUMONT SQUARE, MILE END ROAD, LONDON. 8 88



Ashburton pbrmanen BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, per cent, per annnm for three mouths, and 6J per cent, per anno if fixed for 6 months or over. J WARD, ■ Manager, Office Ar Chambers, Barnet* stream Winter Fashions. ORB AND ALCORN BEG to announce the Arrival of theL first shipment of New Winter goods per last direct mail steamer Rimntaka. 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 sure are the choicest goods of the kind yet shown in Ashburton. New shades in French Merino New Velveteens—black and colored New Shirtings New Table Damasks and Table Napkins New Hollands—brown and cream New Calicoes and Sheetings New Carpets and Mattings New Zealand Manufactured Kidder Carpets New goods for every department. CLOTHING. CLOTHING. In the Clothing Department we have opened up some special lines of extra ordinary value, including MEN’S BOYS’ and YOUTHS’ SUITS, to which we Invite particular attention New Shirts of every description New Hats—tweed and felt New Hosiery—drawers and Cardigan jackets. BOOTS. BOOTS. Obr and Alcorn are still Selling Boots cheaper than any other house. ORR AND ALCORN, EAST STREET. 3 14