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Compensation. Auckland, Last Night. The Government have declined to re cognise the Harbor Board’s claim f t L 45,000 compensation in respect of the appropriation for Government purposes of the Mechanics Bay intake. Promotion. . , The Defence Minister has promoted 'i first-class Sergeant McGovern to be Ser geant-Major of the third class, and i sr geant Gillies to be second class Sergeant, hi recognition of services in connection with Winiata’s arrest. Licensing Bench. At the City South Licensing Bench, the Chairman stated that the Committees would have to put down Sunday trading themselves, as the police were powerless to suppress vice. Superintendent Thom sons severely blamed the Bench for dis missing oases, even when publican’s pleaded guilty. Enquiry. Wellington, Last mght._ An enquiry is to be held into the cir cumstances connected with the blood poi soning cases at the Hospital on Dr Grab ham’s return from Auckland. The Rifle Competition. The Government decided not to send the Hinemoa to Auckland for the shoot ing representatives, as most of the compe titors have already left there. It is expected that 200 volunteers will compete at the Rifle Association meeting next week. Half of the men go under canvas. -

Sheehan. Sergeant Denny, of the Royal Irish Constabulary, was a passenger to Welling ton by the Kimntaka, which arrived from London to-day. The Sergeant comes out to New Zeeland for the purpose'of taking back with him the man Sheehan, who has been arrested in Auckland on a charge of having murdered some of his relatives in Ireland several years ago. Sergeant Denny left for Auckland by the Arawata this evening.

Detective Brown. It is rumored that Chief Detective Brown has been promoted to the rank of Detective Inspector. Parliament. Parliament is to be farther prorogued until April, when the Government will decide the date on which to call hon mem* beta together for the despatch of business. iHon Mr BaUance. The Hon Mr Ballance will shortly leave lor-Sontb on business connected with the Lands; Department. It is not improbable ' that he may accompany Sir Jalius Vogel to. Christchurch. While in the South Mr Balhmoe will endeavor to establish a Small Farms Settlement. Six of the As* sociations of 100 members each are already in existence in Wellington and Napier districts.

Native Affairs. Inconsequence of native affairs on the Waii| Coast being veiy quiet, the Con stabulary camp has been broken up, and the men stationed at various posts along the coast. \ An Ungrateful Scoundrel. Timahu, To-day. Patrick Ryan, of fraudulent taaktup’cy notoriety, was to-day committed for trial on three charges of burglary and larceny from a dwelling. A.ll three offences were committed at the same house, the first two on March 16,1884, and the last on January 31,1885, and the victims of all three were the only persons who had ex tended a hand to him, when he came over from Melbourne in custody nearly two year ago. They had .been his bails* men on that occasion, and on his subsequent release from gaol they allowed him to visit their house and were kind to him. In their absence at work he hod forcibly entered the house and taken a quantity of their jewellery, cloth ’lng, money, eta These were only dis covered on February 18 of the present year'stowed away, in Ryan’s house, with a quantity of blankets, cricketing and lawn tennis clothing, horse covers, knives, spoons, etc- A week ago accused was convicted and summarily dealt with on various charges of stealing lawn tennis clothing, and he is now under-going 18 months’ imprisonment for these offences. Death of an old Resident. Dunedin, To-day. William Reid, an old resident at Wai konaitl, died of heart disease last night,

Licensing Committee, The Licensing Committee declined to entertain till their annual meeting any applications for extended hours. Election. The Education Board election resulted In the return of Messrs Fraer, Brown and Fraser.

THE COMMISSARIAT OF THE SOUDAN.

The Argus correspondent with the ex- Edition, writing from Koiti on Decern r 2s, says;— Although the advance by the nver baa been mqoh slower that was anticipated in England, and even at Wady Haifa, there ia one satisfactory thing to be qoted about the campaign so far. The commis sariat arrangements have workpd to per fection. Some of the mounted men de clare that the rations, though one-fourth than they get in barracks, either in •pCngland pr in Cairo, are not sufficient to keep |hem going, but, such as it is, no mi|ii has wanted it for a moment after it was dpe. That la something to say in a column which was at one time 1,000 miles in length, and which is still very nearly 400 miles from one end to the other. At the Mme time it is only fair to state that this has been done by trenching upon the boat stores which were - not intended to be touched until all the stations and depots had been left behind. Now the boats are going qp to the next cataracts much lighter than they were. They will then, if they take the rocks, be less liable than before to have holes knocked in them by the sheer weight of their contents, which gave them too much way, but, on the other hand, they will not, as it appears, carry enough . stores to bring the men near Khartoum, to say nothing of their coming back. It Is said that this will be other wisp arranged in the ease of the boats which are. to follow those of the Staffordshire men; but I believe that the headquarters have at last realised the troth that it ia far better to carry extra | stores on camels along the banka than to < run any more risks with the boats by over { loading them. If the commissariat has ; not broken down, this is more than can bp for the ordnance store department, Jt tap been short of the most necessary W > tqppiea sinpe the very start. The intense .•f- cold of the early morning necessitated the I '>• iasue"bf extra blankets to the troops ; but fr the store wap soon exhausted, and for two 1 ' there hap not been a blanket to be K‘i for lovp or money. So with boots, e rocks in the cataracts cut the boots to Weeps, but they cannot be replaced, for Uiere are none. It is only within the last - week that one or two regiments have been able to get issued trousers in lieq of those which have become more worthy of JpMstsffs recruits than of trained soldiers. Tommy Atkins is ' proverbially careless with his be longings, but - he cannot obtain eooking utensils, even if be has lost any overboard when his boat has been not difficult to r, do—no barns a hole ia two of them. It I* Mid that this'will teach him to be of fact, it would do nothing of the sort, j- It wdmd only give an excuse several times r* -- ■ a day for indulgence iirthat profane lan , “*** »uoh an adept, One

might have hoped that after the complete exposure made last session before a Com mittee of the House of Commons respect ing the blunders of the ordnance store department in two years ago, something like efficiency would have been f und in the present expedition, but it Is tio clear that the department needs a very thorough re-organising, and that un til it has been put on a new footing alto-

gether, until it has been relieved from the paralysing hand of civilian direction in London, it will continue tp blander as it has done from the Duke of Welling ton’s time downwards. A distinguished officer said to Her Majesty that it is prob ably not the fault of the Ordnance Store Department that it is so far behind, but the answer just admits everything that could be said against the prevailing sys tem. It has no place in the responsibili ties of the general officers in the field, and they do not take it into account any more than is absolutely necessary for their own immediate purpose. If the military hier archy had the responsibility they would look to efficiency. As it is the Depart ment is the latt to bo served, though it is by no means the least important to the comfort, which is the health of the troops. We are decidedly short of camels, and yet the number of casualties among them is less than one-third of what was calcu-

lated upon up to the present time ; for although, except those brought from Aden, the beasts are of no great quality, and indeed', some of them are poor, weakly “ snippets ’’-—they have been so well fed and looked after by the soldiers that thev have done far more work with much less loss than is done by any of the camels on the Indian frontier. It is now fonnd, however, that there is more need for land transport than was ever dreamed of, and, as a consequence, all the private cameh of the officers have been ordered into store, and every member of a mess, regimental and otherwise, is henceforth to be strictly limited to his 401 b field al lowance of baggage. There is, as may be supposed, much wailing and gnashing of teeth among those who have up to the present contrived to have their lota of brandy or whisky, and other little dain ties in the shape of jams, marmalades, and potted meats, devilled sardines on toast, and kippered herrings for breakfast. Those who, line myself, are the proud possessors of private boats,' have kindly offered to relieve the minds of all the officers on the score of the want of these delicacies, but the response to our gener ous offer has not, up to the present mo ment, been all that could be desired. Indeed, one gallant colonel has said that, although he cannot take on his box of comforts, there is nothing io prevent him from making himself very ill by consum ing them all before he goes forward. May he suffer accordingly.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH d, 1885.



Holloways Ointment and Pills combine both sanitive and sanative powers in a high degree—by the former term is understood their ability to preserve health, by the latter their capability to restore health. With these reme dies at hand no invalid need be at fault to guide himself or herself safely through the many trials to which everyone is subjected during our long and ofttimes inclement winters. Coughs, colds, ulcerated throats, diptheria, whooping cough, can be successfully treated by well rubbing this Ointment upon the chest, and by taking the Pills. During damp foggy weather asthmatical sufterers will experience the utmost possible relief from the inunction of the ointment on all tender chested persons will save endless misery by adopting this treatment. —[Advt.]



Thos. Bullock. Revised list'd! properties For Sale and to Let, etc. SUBURBAN. Lots 18 and 41, each containing 1 rood 39 perches, Allen ton Suburban District Lot 86, North-west Town Belt, con taining 1 acre, capital site for a private residence Lots 94, 95, 96, fronting the Wakanui road, good site for a house Lots 62. 63, corner of Wakanui road and Town Belt Lot 22, containing £-acre, with five roomed house, Alford Forest road Lots 42, 43. 44, 63, 65, together with house, Allenton, near the Woollen Factory Lot 24, Alford Forest road, together with dwelling-house Five acres, first class building site, corner of Middle and Allan road TINWALD, Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three roomed house thereon Lota 336, 359, 360 Lot 66 HINDS, TOWN PROPERTIES. 777, Corner of Cox and William street 778, Adjoining fronting Oox street. 1090, Wills street, with five-roomed bouse, well situated 536, Peter street, with dwelling-house and blacksmith’s shop. 645, 654, 655, To let only, at a nomi nal rental. TO LET: Commodious premises in East street Commodious house in Peter street Blacksmith’s shop, together with dwelling-house, in Peter street Five-roomed house at Trevorton Four-roomed house at Trevorton Four-roomed house, Graham's road, Tinwald Seven-roomed House in Cameron street Shop and boarding-house in Triangle Four-roomed house, corner of Cameron and William street Comfortable House, together with Stable, near the Woollen Factory Office in Arcane Shop and dwelling in Moore street. MISCELLANEOUS; FOR SALE. Barb wire No 8 and 10 fencing wire Spring carts, new, from Ll 9 to L 24 Ploughs, harrows, drays Strong building for removal, suitable for granary or stable Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. To Let and For Sale. W OOLLEN FACTORY FOR SALE. Offers are invited for the PURCHASE of the LAND, BUILDINGS, ENGINES, BOILERS, MACHINERY, and other Plant of the Ashburton Woollen Factory Company (Limited). (IN LIQUIDATION). The above comprises everything neces sary for the manufacture of Woollen Goods of every description, and presents a first-class opportunity to anyone inter ested to purchase a Woollen Mill com plete, with all the newest appliances in thorough working order, at a nominal price. For particulars, apply to JOHN L. SCOTT (Scott Bros), Christchurch ; or ALBERT ROBERTS, Ashburton, 3 204 Official liquidators,



Public Notices: ANY Person TRESPASSING on the Properties of the undersigned will be prosecuted. DUDLEY & NORTHEY, 2 302 A. PATTESO , June. Ashburton wesleyan band OP HOPE ANNIVERSARY. A TEA and ENTERTAINMENT in connection with above will be held in the Church, Cameron street, THIS (Wednesday) EVENING Tea at 6 p.m. Entertainment at 730 p.m; Tickets for tea, Is. Collection at entera inment. 3 316 IMPOUNDED from the Village Settle ment, South Rakaia, on February 26th, one red and white Calf, one roan Calf (steers), one white heifer Calf ; no visible brands. One Lamb, swallow fork on near ear. If notjprevioualy released will besoldjat neon on Thursday, March 19th. G. SHELLOCK, 3 219 Poundkeepor. R. ZEALAND RAILWAYS. ASHBURTON BRIDGE. The above Bridge will be Closed against all Traffic, except foot passeng-rs, on 2nd, 4th, sth and 6th Match, from 8 p.m. to 6.30 a.m. By order, JAMES BURNETT, Assistant Engineer Working Railways. Christchurch, Feb. 26, 1885. 2 298



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



BURTON COUNTY COUNCIL- Notice is hereby given that POUND SALES will be held at the Methven, South Bakaia, and Ashburton Pounds as under:— Methven Pound—The 2nd Friday in each month South Rakaia Pound—The Ist and 3rd Thursday in each month Ashburton Pound Every alternate Saturday, at 2 p m., commencing 7th March, 1885. By order. F. MATNWARIb'G, 3 210 Clerk.



n VHE ASHBURTON COUNTY X STOCK AND S A LEY ARDS COMPANY (Limited), Is prepared to Dip Sheep IN large or small lota at the following scale of charges ; For the first 500 sheep, one penny each For the second 500 sheep, one half penny each Forjthesecond 1,000 sheep, one farthing each For flocks of over 2,000 special arrange ments will be made. The material used will be charged for in addition to the above. GEORGE JAMESON, 3 207 Secretary.



Bam and Ewe Fair, SHBURTON AGRICULTURAL PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE ANNUAL RAM AND EWE FAIR, Under the above auspices, will be held, at the TIN WALD YARDS, 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 lots in one day, the Rams will bo 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 S*ook and Saleyards Company. H. H. SECRET AN, Secretary, Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Under the auspicies of the AND ON Association.



SHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL, Applications will be received up to 5 pm. on FRIDAY Next from Persons willing to FORM a Volunteer Fire Bri gade for the Borough of Ashburton. Ap plications must be made in writing, and addressed to the Town Clerk. R. friedlandeß, Mayor. Borough Connell Offices, Ashburton, 2nd March, 1885. 3 215 Ashburton borough council. Notice is hereby given that the Ash burton Volunteer Fire Brigade has this day been DISBANDED. Persons having Uniforms and other Property of the Brigade are requested to return the same as soon as convenient to the Custodian. R. FRIEDLANDER, Mayor. Borough Council Offices, Ashburton, 2nd March, 1885. 3 214



Caution. SOME unscrupulous firms are trying to force on the New Zealand people a Nostrum, under the cloak that it is made in the United States — WHICH IS NOT TRUE. Under this pretence they are trying to deceive the Public and Incautious Pur chasers into the belief that they are the Genuine AMERICAN HOP BITTERS, We wish to warn all honest and unsus pecting people against this DECEPTION, and to call the attention once more to the facts that the Genuine American Co.’s | BOP BITTERS Are put up in Squre, Panelled, Amber colored Bottles, with White Label on one side, printed in Black Letters, and Green Hop Cluster ; and, on the other side, Yellow Label, with Directions in Red Letters, In English and German, and the name of “Dr Soule” blown in every Bottle. This is the only form in which Genuine AMERICAN HOP BITTERS are pqt



Tenders. TENDERS Wanted for the Purchase (for removal) of the Bricks, Material, Grates, Cooking Range and Stove, on sections where late fire occurred at Ra kaia. Tenders to be in by noon on Satur day, to L. OXLEY, 3 213 Rabaia. Auctions. SATURDAY, 7th MARCH. SPECIAL ENTRY. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date, 8 Unbroken Draught Colts and Fillies of various ages (good stamp). Sale at 1 o’clock. 3 220 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



WEDNESDAY, MARCH lith, SALE OF Furniture & Effects ME T BULLOCK has received in structions from the Rev J. Nixon (on account of his leaving for Dunedin), to sell by Public Auction at his residence, Tancred street, on the above date, The whole of his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising, Sitting-room, Bedroom and Kitchen Furniture. Full particulars in future advertisement. 3 221 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



Preliminary Advertisement, THURSDAY, MARCH 12. TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, AND OTHERS. IMPORTANT Clearing Sale OF A LARGE QUANTITY OF TIMBER AND OTHER BUILDING MATERIALS. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from A. Tapper, Esq. (in consequence of bis intention to discontinue the Ashburton branch of bis business), to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, On the Premises, East street, on the above date, The whole of his well-assorted Stock of TIMBER and other BUILDING MATERIALS, comprising— Scantlings, Floor-Boards, Match-Lining, Rusticated Mouldings, Doors, Sashes, &c., &c., Particulars of which will appear in a future advertisement. 2 266 T, BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. IMPORTANT SALE OF SUBURBAN AMD OTHER PROPERTY, Being a portion of that well-known and VALUABLE ESTATE, GROVE 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 Carter’s ter race, Graham’s road and Grove street, and is known to contain some of the most valuable Subur ban Property that has ever been offered to the public in this dis trict, and the locality is everything that can be desired. A large pro portion of the frontages have a northern aspect; the Land is of first-class quality, and there are many magnificent Sites for Villa Residences. The road from the end of the bridge (Carter’s terrace) is now being fenced on both sides to the Boundary road leading to the main thoroughfare to Long 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 sons sending their stock to the County Saleyards, or wishing to procure a small farm near town. Now that the Traffic Bridge is about to be erected, it will 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 lota to be offered previous to the sale. T. BULLOCK, 2 293 Auctioneer.



Opening Sale. WASHDYKE SALEYARDS COM PAN VS SALEYARDS. ER. GUINNESS (under arrange , ment with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited), will Sell by Public Auction, at the above Yards, on FRIDAY, MARCH 6th, 1885, The following Lines on account of various vendors— -1 First - Class Sound Merino XUUU EWES 1500 re< * 2-tooth EWES gQQ Prime Fat CROSSBREDS 2QO Fat Merino WETHERS 280 lambs 120 r * mo WETHERS gQ Extra Prime J-back WETHERS Head Prime Fat CATTLE Sale at 1 o’clock. F. Lb CREN, Manager. E, R. GUINNESS, Auctioneer. 3 8U



Auction. SHEEP SALE AT BAKAIA. THE New Zealand Loan and Mercan tile Agency Company, Limited) will offer by Public Auction, at Rakaia, on THURSDAY, 2nd APRIL, Merino EWES, Sound 1000 Merino wE - THEE,s ’ Sound Mouth From some of the most celebrated flocks in Canterbury. Also, Merino, Leicester and Lincoln RAMS. 3 212 C. W. TURNER, Agent, Rakaia; E. G. STAY* LET, Auctioneer. George Jameson. O R SALE, by private treaty. 4 000 MERINO EWES > BoUnd 3*ooo merino wethers, jv/v/V/ Bound mouths. 2 225 GEO. JAMESON, Ashburton. Rye Grass Seed. I 7 230 AM A CASH PURCHASER. GEO. JAMESON, 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 fJIHOMAS’S DIP, in 151 b tins and 1001 b drums. GEORGE JAMESON, 2 261 Ashburton.



gTRING BINDER FOR SALE. A second-hand McCormick String Bin der in good order ; immediate de livery. GEO. JAMESON, 2 224 Ashburton. (J| UR NI P SEEDS Greentop ABERDEEN Purpletop ~ Purpletop MAMMOTH Devonshire GREYSTONE Skirving SWEDES WHITE STONE, Etc. JUST LANDED. On SALE by GEORGE JAMESON, 11 210 - West street.



Wool. Wool. Wool. SEASON 1884-85. OTE ARK PREPARED 10 MAKE ’ LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, SHIPPED THROUGH US AND CONSIGNED TO MILES BROTHERS & CO., LONDON. No Commission Charged on the Ad vance if the Wool is Offered at Anotion here and not sold. MILES & CO., Cashel street and Hereford street, Christchurch. GEORGE JAMESON, 9 1696 Agent, Ashburton.



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 New Zea land. WALTHAM AGENT FOR ASHBURTON— W. C. Page, EAST STREET. Aihbortoq?



Friedlander Bros Friedlander Bros. ■JJAYE ON EAND IN ANY QUANTITY— CORNSACKS, OORNSAOKS, CORNSACKS, Full-sized Weights. SEWING TWINES 5-ply. SACK TRUCKS LITTLE’S SHEEP DIP ALL KINDS OP OILS HAY FORKS HAY RAKES PLOUGH CHAINS LEADING CHAINS BACK CHAINS RANSON & HORNSBY’S PLOUGH SHARES—aII sizes BYLAND’S FENCING WIRE BARBED WIRE STAPLES PLOUGH LINES ROPES— In all sizes The Celebrated “EASY” LAWN MOWER and OTHER AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. F riedlauder Bros., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON



MR J. (IYESS begs to inform his debtors, and all persons desirous of transacting any business 'with him, that be will be in attendance at his Office, Burnett street, every TUESDAY and SATURDAY. Office hours ; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 2 188 TO FARMERS, CONTRACTORS and others. FOR SALE, Binder Wire, THE Celebrated ANCHOR BRAND 1 11 In any quantity. ALBERT ROBERTS, Wes o Canterbury Mills. fjio FARMERS AND OTHERS. CORN SACKS, Full size and weights. At lowest current rates, 2 292 0. W. TURNER. Stock Sales. Rakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to our 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 MBR OANTILE AGENCY COMPANY 7 1008 MATSON j COX & CO.



Andrew On. Great Slaughter of Boots! ANDREW ORR JJAS SECURED THE BALANCE OF A MAJNUFACT CTRER'B|STOCKf OF BOOTS, AMOUNTING TO NEARBY £BOO, AT HALF PRICE. THEY WILL BE OPEN Vi>li SALE ON a [SATURDAY MORNl&fe. Aa to Price, Sizes, and Particulars fee FridayfeTening’aJGuAßDlAN. Business Notices.



MURRAY “ Tempos Fugit.” E. 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 years. ' 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 M U RRAY, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Em, EAST STREET. 12 2331 CANTERBURY BRANCH. H Established 1859, Capitali. 1,000,00 a Unlimited Uhbilift of Shareholders fJIHB 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 OF THE WOE ED; 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 Sbeep. This admits the most economist, as well as the simplest plan in the world for the cure and prevention of diseases Incident to farm stock By its nse the farmer can secure the health of his stock at the rate of fd per head per annum. In al large Sheep Districts In Australia, South America, and Africa, no otherpre ~ natation is used. The vermin destroyer is also invaluable for the purju of iha Horticulturist; and it Is most extensively used by the Slower 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 peats. 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 fats, and insects on birds of all kinds, from the canary to the poultry. For this purpose aimpl 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 venalA* while the household pets such as oats and dogs will not touch it in any form, and we I therefore perfectly safe. The above marvellous discovery has gained for Herman Bros, and 00., London, the silver medal at the intercolonial Exhibition at Melbourne, 1866, besides numerous testimonials from Government officia and all the elite of the medical faculty in Europe. HERMAN BROS. & 00. beg to announce that they have appointed CHARLES NBATE, Chemist and Druggist, East street, their sole Agent lev Ashburton and vicinity, and from him the preparation can be obtained In paroelk Price-One Shilling; or six packets for Five Shillings. Liberal reduction allowed to the trade. Manufactory—BEAUMONT SQUARE, MILE END ROAD, LONDON. 8 28



MPORTANT NOTICE Amalgamation, ORR & CO. ROBERT ALCORN. The business carried on for some years by John Orr, and known as Orr and Co., Importers of Hardware, Drapery and General Merchandise, and that carried on by Robert Alcorn, as General Merchant AMALGAMATED and will in future be carried on nnder.thc style of ORR & ALCORN, in the premises hitherto occupied by Orr and Co. The premises in Saunders’s Buildings, occupied by Robert Alcorn, will for'thal present be kept open and where good* will be Sold at the Lowest Prices for Cash, but the Offices of the new firm will be at Orr and Co’s Buildings on and after Monday, the 16th instant. The Motto of the new firm will be profits, small advertisements, large stocks and a large tnmover. John Obr] [Robert Alcoeh OBR AND AJLOOBN, Importers of Hardware, Drapery-and General Merchandise, 2 199 ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annntn for De posits at Call, 5J per cent, per annnm three months, and 6$ per cent, peraiaj3n^' : : if fixed tor 6 months or over. OF has been Manager. Chambers, Burnett J WARD, Office; —' At street