provide a better system of taxation than tbe present 'property tax." 1 h ; s was not very clear, and the Premier was evidently aware that the majority of the t i mise v e e favorable to a property tax es .against a land tax. Ml that the MimViy hid attempted last session was a redo :n »■ », the property tax, a step which ha (dr Walker) did not think was desired by its supporters. An indication had been held out that the local bodies would be left to collect the tax. If this course was adopted it would remove the greater part of the objection® to it, andthe difficulties would disappear. But until the Govern ment made up their mind upon this ques tion it would be impossible for him (Mr Walker) to say what the position would be. On this and several other questions the Premier had candidly admitted that his views were not in consonance with those of the majority of the House. , He was at the head of a coalition Ministry, and he and Sir Julius Yogel had agreed to unite upon a broad basis. This under standing had worked satisfactorily during last session, and the Premier had only pressed his views so far as he could with propriety. He was a man that upon what ever be took up, bis opinion was clear and decided, but he had candidly said that his colleagues were not ia unison with many of bis views, They oid not take up his advanced position in reference to taxation and other subjects. At the same time he was loyal to his Cabinet and to his fol lowers, and while regretting that they were not prepared to follow him in every respect be did the best he could to embody bis views and advance | the interests of the colony. Another! point taken up with much enthusiasm by the Premier was that of technical educa tion. He (Mr Walker) regarded this as a most important part of secondary educa tion. In a young country like this, where ■ young people are growing up, and their parents looking for suitable employment for them, It is particularly important. They cannot expect all to be farmers or lawyers, and one effect of technical educa tion would be to largely induce the people * to undertake industrial pursuits it 'would also create a healthy opinion of the dignity of labor. Young men instead of going into offices and learning mechanic ally to tot lip figures would undertake handicrafts, equally well calculated to produce good citizens and useful colo nists. Education properly applied would enable boys to rise from any position in life to the proudest in the land, and would enable,them to find employment and self respect in any. For these reasons he was exceedingly pleased to see the Premier taking an interest in this division of their •. educational system.—ln conclusion, he /, would only says a few words as to the at titude which the elec', ora should assume towards tbe Government and Parliament at the present time. Some degree of ■patience was necessary for tbe results which would, he belived, follow the recent ■ changes. They had seen in the news papers predictions of magical chaiges to follow in the wake of the new Ministry, j but men of sense expected nothing super natural. Tbe tendency of the age, the ' effect of rapidity, by steam and electricity was to expect magical changes in an un scionably short time, like the child who periodically pulled up a fiower to see |f it were growing. He trusted the electors and Parliament would have a little patience and recognise that the Government could not possibly effect everything in a ’foment. The rail way department could not make great . changes hurriedly without great risk. No „ beneficial change could be made without due they must not be too fiasty in demanding results, and must patiently await great reforms Reforms there had been, were, and would be as long as file world existed, going on. If the changes were not in the direction of Improvements they must be in the other Tfay. : The Premier of Hew Zealand was , a pian with these reforms at heart, and if . he could wait ayrely the electors could dp the same. He (Mr Walker) thanked , them for the patient manner in which they had listened to him. He bad gone tp Wellington thinking, as he flattered himself that some of them thought also, that iffs long residence amongst them and hip experience in public capacities had acquainted him with the requirements of 1.-: the district and fitted him to see those -*/requirements supplied. Those who had watched the proceedings of the last ses sion of Parliament aa recorded in the public prints would have noticed that he had not troubled the H onse with long or frequent speeches.' He had had enough , to do to, familiarise himself with the ‘ forms of the Bouse and learn to become a useful 1 member. It might perhaps be that ha was not qualified to make eloquent speeches, but be could assure them that be was actuated: by an earnest desire to , advance their interests. Mr Walker, . . having spoken for one .hour and twenty minutes, resumed his seat amid loud ap plause. / The Chairman said that Mr Walker had expreseed himself as willing to answer any question that might be put to him.— There was no response to the invitation, and the Chairman suggested that as they all; appeared satisfied with Mr Walker’s exposition some elector should propose a resolution. • Hr David Thomas said that it might indfeate a considerable" amount of impu ffmme on ins part, he having been a pro ' minent opponent of Mr Walker at (he general election, to now propose a vote of -ooufidence in that gentleman. However, tbeservices rendered to the district, by Ur Walker storing the last session of Par liament had completely won his (Mr Thomas’s) esteem, and he was much gratified to be able to recollect that his opposition to Mr Walker’s candidature had been a of most friendly character. Every matter relating to the district and the.colony at large had received prompt and intelligent attention from their mem ber.. - His (Mr Thomas) bad beard Mr caUbd a Writing) machine, as hp . sooner.'(lid a communication rea'fih Him in ; Wellington, even on tho most trivial sub ject than it. was immediately aoxnow - lodged, and attended to. During Mr Walker’s sojourn in Wellington he had done more for-the district than had been done for five or, six years. He said this ' without wishing to deprecate the services of their late member, but Mr Walker’s suavity and personal popularity enabled : him to. effect much that would be impos sible to ordinary men. Mr Walker had said - that he was not much of a speaker, but he {Mr Thomas) could assure them that when Mr Walker did speak his utterances were listened to with marked attention and re • spect. Mr Thomas proposed a very hearty vote thanking Mr Walker for his address ed expressing confidence in him as mem p far the district., . & %lspn said tfiat fie had bad no In&ptioiidf addressing the. meeting, bqt iwriog witnessed Mr Thomas's acknow ledgement ofbis conversion, he (Mr Nel son), thought that he could not do better than follow suit, and second the motion T proposed by that gentleman. He had op posed M? Walker at the election, and when he opposed anyone he did so |n ear nest, but, he boped bn some future odca iWjfchave that- pleasure of supporting lakir present member.. He (Mr, Nelson) ■.* '* lift# correspond wi*»u M? ” it! Walker, and" fie tpally bplipyefi that in sojnp lUbmpes. .replies were , r^ tu £s® d before the comm un <»tionß reached -wei-

, Friedlander asked permission to refer-to' some remarks that bad fallen ••tftaSWteSkKSa JSfSS '*■' -MitWrlmmeakfortha • district than had ■ for fire or,six years previously -‘SeKMe Vriedlander) thought this was itii'j? W>inU .*U« Uto W«6itßWr w **

Mr Thomas said that he had not the slightest intention to speak lightly of Mr Wright’s services. No one was more fully alive to the very great services rendered 10 the district by their late member than ihe (Mr Thomas) wia. Circumstances had I given Mr Walker greater opportunities. On be ng put to the meeting, the motion was carried by prolonged acclamation. Mr Walker in acknowleding the com pliment, assured the electors that he highly valued their expression of con fidence. It was particularly gratifying having been proposed and seconded by two of his late opponents, and he had also been pleased on returning from Wellington to receive similar com pliments from a number of gentlemen who had opposed his candidature. A vote of thanks to the chairman, pro posed by Mr Walker, concluded the pro ceedings.

SAMOAN AFFAIRS.

Auckland, Yesterday. Samoan advices dated January 23 .'d state that S tuber t, the German Consul

has issued the following proclamation ; “ Be it known unto all Samoans that for a long time past the Government of King Maheto has done that which produces bad feeling and disrespect towards the Ger man Government, and has repeatedly broken the agreement between the Ger man and Samoan Governments. In this account I have thought fit to take steps

for the protection of the persons and pro perty of Germans, and consider it proper to take possession of (Foamua) town and district of Apia and the harbor of Apia and to hold Mahitoa for the German Go vernment. In proof of which the flig of the Em'peror of Germany Has been hoisted at Mahua to declare that the German Government only has at this time has authority in the places before mentioned. Samoans, I state distinctly to you that only the land called the Eleeresa (neutral territory) has been taken possession of, and that no other part of Samoa has been taken possession of. It is well for you to know that what has been done has not been done in un-

kindness to Samoa. The German Government is desirous that the Samoan Government should be strong and con tinue friendly towards the German Go vernment. After the present difficulties have been removed the land at present taken possession of will be given up again (tarantsra). I request you not to be anxious but to put confidence in the German Government and in me, in which case Samoa will prosper." The English and American Consuls at once issusd the following protest—“ We, Con suls of the United States and Great Britain, do hereby make known that we will insist upon the rights of convention being observed, and deprecate force being used. (Signed) —T. Oanissus, United States Consul; W, Churchward, Consul for Great Britain."

EUROPEAN ITEMS.

London, February 1,

Arrangements are being made for hold ing an International Conference in Lon don. It is expected that this Conference will define English and German boun daries of New Guinea.

The shares in the Anglo-Australasian Land Mortgage Company, of which Mr Reginald Brett, cf South Australia, is promoter, have only been partiallj sub scribed. If is expected that the balance will be taken up by a syndicate. The attempt to float a Company for the construction of an ocean dock near p rt Adelaide having failed, shares are now. being offered privately. > London, F e h* 2.

The Archbishop of Canterbury has ap r proved of the proposal to create a Fiji Bishopric. The death is anncuncad of the Right Hon. Thomas t’Hagan, R.P., who was on two occasions Lord High Chancellor of Ireland.

London, Feb. 3.

The Western Pacific Conference to de fine the British and German boundaries of New Guinea will meet in London after the Congo Conference has closed. It rumuored that the Duke of Con naught is desirous of fceoomlhg Governor of New South Wales, succeeding Lord Loftus. Mr Gladstone is said, however, to be unwilling to give him the appoint ment.

The British Government have decided to abandon their intention of annexing the southern portion of New Guinea. This step has been decided upon in conse quence of the New South Wales authori ties objecting to contribute towards the increased expenses which annexation would involve.

The Hon Saul Samuel, Agent-General of New South Wales, denies that the British Government have determined to abandon thoir intended annexation fo the southern portion of New Guinea. He also states that the reported refusal of New South Wales to contribute towards the additional expenditure is unfounded.

THE SOUDAN WAR.

Gaibo, February ft

News is to hand from Korti that a British convoy was recently attacked hear Gukdul by a body of rebels num bering over i,ooo. Heavy fighting took place, with the result that the rebels were repulsed after a severe shelling from the British guns. It is stated that 600 men of the Canadian militia are coming to Eng land to do garrison duty in place of the troops being despatched to Egypt.

Three battalions of the Guards, under orders to proceed to the Sou* dan, ’’will |embark at for Souakim direct on Saturday next.

- {Received February IJ, 12.30 pm) CaJKO, February 10- Sir Charles Wilson, who was wrecked while returning from Khartoum to Metemneh, has been rescued from the island on which he landed near Shabukli cataract, and with his de tachment has reached Metemneh in safety. He has since arrived at Korti to confer with Lord Wolseley in respect to more troops being despatched from Korti. „

Sttakinc, February 10 News has reached here that Osman Digna is massing a large force of Mahdites near Tami, between this place and Berber. Bombay, February IQ. The troops to be despatched to the Sotidan from India will consist of In dian Native Regiments.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE

(kKDTBB’s lEMBRIMB—COPrMOHT. ] Reinforcements. London, February 9, It is announced that the following teinfcircement? have been ordered to* Egypt ;—The 20th Hussars and three battalions of the Guards, from Eng* land j four battalions: of infantry, from Malta and Gibraltar; and two battal ions of infantry and a cavalry regiment from India.

Italian Expedition. caibo, Feb. 9, expedition despatched frmii opeupied Massovyah, in *se|» without r&istancp, byt

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1885.



the Egyptian officials formally protested against the occupation. Italian Assistance. Rome, Feburary 9. The Italian Government has de cided that, if requested, assitance shall be afforded to England in its operations against the Mahdi. (Received February 11, 12.30 p.m.) Frozen Mutton- London, February 10. The cargo of frozen mutton by the steamship Coptic from New Zealand has arrived in good condition. I AUSTRALIAN (REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.) Fatal Accident. Sydney, Yesterday. A verandah in George street fell on to the footpath to day. Several per sons were underneath at the time; one was killed and others injured more or less severely. Shipping. Arrived Ringarooma, s.s., from Auckland Sailed—Hauroto, s.s., for Wellington. (Received Feb. 11th, 2.30 p.m.) New Guinea.



Melbourne, To-day. The Hon J. Service, the Premier, has presented a memorandum to the Governor, in which he expresses disap pointment of the colonies in connection with the affairs in New Guinea. He contends that the colonies should have the limits to their responsibility strictly defined, or else be allowed to exercise control over the expenditure in New Guinea. He adds that his Go vernment is not prepared to increase the L 15,000 guaranteed without further information.



The weakest woman, smallest child, and sickest invalid, can use Hop Bitters with safety and great good. See.—[Advt.] A other unfortunate.—Again we must draw the attention 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 rupt, was purchased by H. E. May & Co., of the Hall, High street, for .£954, or only a little over one-third of its value. H. E, M. and Co. are now selling it at half the marlced price, which surely ought to seenre a speedy clearance. “ Rough ©N Rats,”—Clears out rats, mice, roaches, flies, ■wits, fc*d-bugs, beetles, insects, skunks, jack rabbits, gophers. Druggists, The N.Z. O up- Co.. General Agents. 2 “ Buchu-Paiba,”—Quick, complete cure, all annoying kidney, bladder, and urinary diseases. Druggists. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 2 That husband of mine is three times the man he was before he began using “ Wells Health Renewer.” Druggists. The N.Z Drug Co,, General Agents. 2 .



Masonic gT. JOHN’S LODGE, No. 1858, E.O. The Regular MONTHLY MEETING of the above will be held at the Masonic Hall, TO-MORROW (Thursday) EVEN ING (Feb. 12th), at 8 p.m- Visiting brethren cordially invited. By order of the R.W.M, JOHN CURTIS, Secretary,



Tjl AEME ES, TAKE NOTICE ! A Field Trial OF JUNIOR DECKING TWINE BIN PEE will be held ON THURSDAY, 12th INSTANT, In Mr S. J. MULLINS’ PADDOCK, Wakanvu Road, below Mr Joseph Hunt’s Farm. This is the Machine for the Plains, only weighing 1200 lbs., and worked by two small horses. A full-sized Peering will a’so be at work same time. Simplicity Knotter, and all latest improvements exhibited in action. A. TAPPBK, 2 210 Agent.



Tenders. rjlO 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, till Feb ruary 12th. Tenders to be sent to W. arley, Hereford street, Christchurch, not later than February 11th. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. n VENDERS are invited for the EREO- J TION of about 240 chains wire FENCING at Grove Farm, Tinwald. Tenderers will be shown the ground by the manager of the farm. Tenders must bo sent into Robert Wil kin and Co., Hereford street, Christ church, on or before noon of 17th Feb ruary, instant. Specifications and full particulars ob tainable at the offices of Messrs Robert Wilkin and Co., Hereford street, Christ church, Thomas Bullock, Esq., Ashbur ton, Tinwald Hotel, Tinwald. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 1 ROBERT WILKIN & CO., 2 218 Christchurch.



rjl O BUILDERS, j TENDERS are invited for the Erection | of a Presbyterian Church, at Mayfield, Paugitata. Tenderers to supply the labor and a portion of the materials ; or to tender separately for the whole of the materials and labor to complete the work. Plans and specifications to be seen at Mr A. Orr’a, Ashburton, or at the office of the undersigned till February 19th, when tenders are to be sent in to Mr John Whitelaw, Architect, Christchurch. I The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, 22 '8



In Bankruptcy. V. R. 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 Notice is hereby given that the first meeting of creditors of WILLIAM MaDDERN, commission agent, of Ash burton, will be held at the Dis trict Courthouse, Ashburton, on MON DAY, the 16ih day of February, 1885, at two o’clock in the afternoon. And the public examination of the bankrupt will take place at the sitting of the District Court at Ashburton, on TUESDAY, 10th March. Dated this 9th day of February, 1885. To Let and For Sale. FOR S ILE, A quantby of Fowls, Ducks and Canaries. AppL ,T. H. 2 212 J. C. BKLL, Deputy Official Assignee. Fox, Old Men’s Home. 2 220



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



Lost, Found, &c. STRAYED into our Stables a Dark Bay MARK, star on forehead, white on nose. Owner can have same by pay ing expenses. Apply Toity and Lovex-i,. Victoria Stables. ’ 2 217 Public Notices: TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS, Threshing Books of all kinds and sizes ■ neatly printed and bound to order at the Guardian Office.



COMPLETE Threshing Plant. 11HE New Zealand Loan and Mercan tile Agency Company, Limited, has FOR SALE, A COMPLETE THRESHING PLANT By Clayton and Shuttleworth, comprising, Nine h.p. Portable Engine Five feet Combine and Elevators. The Machinery is in excellent repair, having lately been thoroughly overhauled. Apply to 0. W. TURNER. 2 169 Agent, Rakaia.



Auctions. SATURDAY, 21st FEBRUARY. T I N W A L D. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC) AUCTION, Town Section 48, MoMUEDO STREET, TINWALD, WITH BUILDINGS THEREON, MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr S. R. Leask, in consequence of his leaving for the North Island, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on Saturday, 21at Feb ruary, T.S. 43, McMurdo street, Tinwald, containing £ acre, on which is erected a well-built 4-roomed T Cottage. This property is securely fenced and planted, Terms liberal, declared at sale. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 2 205 Auctioneer.



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



ASHBURTON. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21. In the Estate of A, Moore. An Improved Farm Of 498 Acres 1 Rood 28 Perches, We}l watered, Situated in the Hinds Survey distrio FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Official As tignee, to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, Burnett street, Ashburton, on Saturday, February 21, THE EQUITY OF REDEMPTION OF AN IMPROVED FARM, Containing by admeasurement — JQQ ,AORES 1 ROOD2B PERCHES att/O More of less, Being R.S. numbered 27572, in the Hinds Survey District, subdivided into four paddocks, and well watered with a County water race.



The above Proport y will be sold in one lot, with 198 acres growing crop of tur nips, with which a mixture of grass seed has been sown« possession of which can be given at once, and the balance of 300 acres now in crop, and sown with grass seed, on or about the Slat day of March. The land is subject to a mortgage of L 750 and interest at thp rate of per cent per annum, the mortgage being re ; deemable oti the ISth day of September, 11885. For farther apply to the undersigned, Terms at Sale. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK -—I Auctioneer* I Mr Will. Ivory, vfho occupies the ad joining Farm, has kindly offered to show intending purchasers over the property.



War. War. THE SALVATION ARMY (headed by Captain R. Smith and the brass, bftnd) will OPEN FIRE IN METELYENj OK SUNDAY, FEB. 15th. 2 219 'R J. IVESS bega to inform hia debtors, and all persons desirous of transacting any mm> that ud wm bo in attendance at his Office, Barnett street, every TUESDAY and "■ ‘ Office "hours 10 a.m. to ‘ * 9 188



A. Harrison. Allred Harrison, UOTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE VEJ2KLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. AGENT.



rno LEASE—The following Town Sec- J. tions suitable for business sites : T.S. 510, 509, 514, 497, 496, 455, 456, 462, 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 bf them are vtry central and suited to any kind of business. Apply ALFRED HARRISON, Agee.. nnO LET—Office in Coleman’s Build- J. ings. Apply ALFRED HARRISON, Agent. TBOR SALE—Billiard Table, size three quarter, 12ft by 4|ft. Nearly new, in perfect order. Complete. ALFRED HARRISON Stock Sales-



liakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to onr clients that for the future the SALES of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Rakaia the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILB AGENCY COMPANY 7 1608 MATSON, COX & CO.



George Jameson. rpURNiP SEEDS Greentop ABERDEEN Purpletop ~ Purpletop MAMMOTH Devonshire GKEYSTONE Skirving SWEDES WHITE STONE, Etc. JEST LANDED. On SALE by GEORGE JAMESON, 11 210 P West street.



Wool. Wool. Wool. SEASON 1884-85. ARE PREPARED 10 MAKE 1 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, Agent, Ashburton.



Business Notices. gLAUGHTER1 SLAUGHTER ! Have You Read the Following 1 Hard Cash Prices, to be tamed into Cast An Immense Sacrifice must necessaril take place when Gash is so scarce as it is at present, MESSRS HAYES & CO. DESIRE to inform the Public Generally that they are determined to CLEAR IMMEDIATELY, ONE-HALF OF THEIR LARGE AN! * ASSORTED STOCK OF BOOTS, CLOTHING DRAPERY ANE MILLINERY, Amounting to



£IO,OOO. SfALE TO COMMENCE JANUARY 15th, 1885. Now Look at the Prices ! Now Loot at the Prices ! DRESS DEPARTMENT. 3000 yards Print, 2|d originally 4sd Colored Satens, were 101 Linen Ginghams, 3£d, were 6d Dress Materials, various, 4£d were 10£d Mack Cashmere, Is 4d, double width CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. I few Mclntoshes to be cleared at 7s 6d den’s Tweed Suits from 15s 6d Slue Serge Suits, 12s 6d Vhite Flannel Cricketing Suits, 19s 9d den’s “Kapai” Tweed Trousers, 5s 3d den’s White Shirts (linen fronts), 2a lid, worth 4s 6d len’s Regatta Shirts, with collar, 2s 9d, worth 3s lid ten’s Brown Cotton Drawers, ll£d per pair ten’s Heavy Ribbed Drawers, la lOd per pair ten’s Umber lias, 2s each MILLINERY AND MANTLES, rint Costumes, 2s lid, were 6s 9d t/aw Hats, 4£d, worth Is 6d nitted Petticoats, full size, Is 9d eghorn Hats (trimmed), Is 6d



Thos. Bullock. JpROPERTIES, ETC., FOR SALE. FARMS: 562 acres well watered, Longbeach, could be divided into smaller blocks if required 41 ~ 2 perches, near Wheatstone Township, Longbeach 53 „ 3 roods 20 perches, near Hinds Railway station ; price, L 3 10s per acre; unimproved 118 ~ near Dromore, unimproved 376 „ 1 rood 35 perches, improved Longbeach, known as Barr’i farm 50 ~ unimproved, R.S. 32522, Waks nui SUBURBAN t Lot 4, 15, 16, Alford Forest road ~ 24, Alford Forest road, together with house TO LET ; Office in Arcane Chambers Seven-roomed Bouse in Cameron street, lately in occupation of Mrs Boyle FOR SALE; Shop and dwelling-house in M*vjre street Two shops and dwelling-houses Section with comfortable dwelling-house, with verandah and bay window, Tre vorton s*roomed dwelling-house, Trevorton 4-roomed house, together with section, Trevorton



MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT. Heavy Twilled Sheeting, Bid, 72in wiife, 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 6s lid per pair Turl ish Towels, 6d each Tapestry Brussels Carpets, 2s 4d, worth 3s 6d Cotton Tweed for boy’s wear, Is 3d pet yard BOOT DEPARTMENT. Men’s Heavy Shooter Boots, 10s 6d Men’s Bluchers, nailed, 6s 6d Our mmense 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 la 6d Girl’s and Boy 's Stockings, all colors, Children’s Socks, Id per pair Men’s Socks, 6d par pair. All Remnants and Odd Pieces to be SWEPT OUT AT LESS THAN HALF PRICE. 1 70



Ashburton 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, OHIOKWHEAr. Also, a first-class NEW EXPRESS with Reversible Seats. Terms, if desired. E. S. Bean, West street, ' 6 1147



TOWLE’S pennyroyal and steel pills for females quickly correct all irregulari ties and relieve the distressing symptoms so prevalent with the sex. Boxes 1s 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 17



MISCELLANEOUS : Reapers and binders, by Wood and McCormick No 8 and 10 fencing wirji Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. T O FARMERS. —Second-hand Drays for Sale. T. BULLOCK TO LET —Commodious House in Peter street, lately in the oooupation of Mr Woods. Apply to T. BULLOCK 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 C. Bain. Also, House in Wattanui Road, Ashburton, lately in the occupation of Mr R. Macleam. Apply to ~ : T. BULLOCK.



mEACTION ENGINE, together with Plant, for Bale. Low price and liberal terms of payment. For particulars Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOE SALE on Libera! Terms or Ip Let—lß6 acres, fenced, situated near the Dromore Station, lately in the occupation of W. Dalgetty. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK GEAZIER S. T ° I am prepared to receive offers for gracing sheep oyer Mr Moir’s farm on the Mitcham road. For particulars, apply to 1 T. BULLOCK.



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 FOR Good Second-Hand Furniture or Household Requisites. Furniture sold on Deferred Payments. Venetian Blinds Made te Order &c. Funerals Furnished in First-class Style. J. Meeclx Co. BAST AS*D BURNEXX 1 STREETS.



O | JQA. P er day to be made by per- sons of either sex, In their own localities, at work for ua. New business. All meet with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We ;' iar t y OU> Outfit TTCrtil at l mailed free. The employment is particularly adapted to the Region In which this publication circulates. Boy and girls earn nearly as much as I Full particulars and instructions maile.. free. Now is the time —don't delay, but write to us at once. .ddreas Stinson Qp t Maine, United States •



Andrew Orr. Great Slaughter of Boots! ANDREW ORR JJAS SECURED THE BALANCE OF A MANUFACTURER’S STOCK, OP BOOTS, AMOUNTING TO NEARLT £BOO, AT HALF TRICE, THEY WILL BE OPEN FOR SALE ON SATURDAY MORNlfcl* As to Price, Sizes, and Particulars e« Friday evening’s Gusbdun.



Business Notices. Attractive Display OP DRAPERY, MILLINERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, AND SHOES A. C. PRICHARD (LATE OP MR ANDREW 0 R R), TS now showing a new, cheap and varied stock of Drapsry, Millinery, Olotbin 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 mast be effected. Ladies’ Trimmed Hats Ladies’ new Sunsbadet Ladies’ perfect fitting Corsets Ladies’ Costumes Twill Sheeting All wool Flannel 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 impact them aud make year purchases. You will acknowledge them of unequalled quality and surpassing cheapness. Note the address— A. C. PRICHARD, EAST STREET, NEXT MR CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. II 2088 17 Jh N Z 4 li “ Tempus Fugitr R. MURRAY JNVITES inspection of his splendid stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, Etc., Etc. Special attention is requested for a magnificent line of ENGLISH SILVER LEVER HUNTERS (extra strong cases) at L 5 10s. 150 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 MURRAY, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Em, BAST STREET. 12 2331



' CANTERBURY BRANCH. J//HVJ& Capital t 1,000,000 Established 1859. Uff LIMITED LifIBILITY OF SfiffßEffOLD ERS rjlHli PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. 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 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 use the farmer can secure the health of his stock at the rate of M per head per annum. 4 Inal large Sheep Districts in Australia, South America, and Africa, no other pre paration is used. The vermin destroyer is also invaluable for the purti of the Horticulturist; and it is most extensively used by the Flower and Kitchen OftHener 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 will effectually prevent blight and exclude all other garden peats. 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 fun aid insects on birds of all kinds, from the canary to the poultry. For this purpose almpl and plain directions are given on every packet. The powder can also he used in dry state for (he destruction of rata and mice. A little sprinkled on a shoe of bread and batter, or a piece of meat or cheese is nought after greedily by those vermlft while the household pets such as cats and dogs will not touch it In any form, and «t therefore perfectly safe. The above marvellous diaooveßy has gained for Herman Bros, and 00., London, the silver medal at the nfceroolonial 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 NBATE, Chemist and Druggist, East street, their sole Agent tog Ashburton and vicinity, and from him the preparation oar be obtained in paroela. Price—One Shilling; or six packets for Five Shillings Liberal reduction allowed to tfio trade. Manufactory—BEAUMONT SQUARE, MILE END ROAD, LONDON, 8 28 George Jameson. AGENT, ASHBURTON. 24



Wool. Wool. WE have just completed arrangements with Messrs R. Wilkin and Co., whereby we are in a position to put far mers and others, who wish to try the j CHRISTCHURCH MARKET, j upon the best footing. Our NEXT SALE take place at I the Christchurch Wool Stores on 13tb FEBRUARY, The Wool is Carted free from Railway Station to Messrs Wilkin au£ Co,’* store, and we are prepared to mafeo liberal cash advances on W 00l set\t through us Free of Commission, ERiEHLANDER BROS. We are purchasers should farmers pre fer selling on the spot to sending to Christchurch. W e can also supply Reapers and Bin - make at Christchurch prices.



ro FARMERS, CONTRACTORS and other*. FOR SALE, Binder Wire, THE ANCHOR Celebrated jcli BRAND In any quantity. ALBERT ROBERTS, 1 H We* Ashburton