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[becxbb’s telegrams—copyright. ] [FROM REUTER’S SP' cial correspondent ] (Received April 16, 2.30 p.m.) Suakim, April 15. Reconnaisance was made to-day in the vicinity of Hassen, in the course of which the British troops captured forty prisoners, as well as 600 sheep and camels. The Arabs offered little re sistance.

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Fhrdtcr’s tblbsbams —ooftsisht.! The Australasian Federal Council Bill. London, April 14. It has been arranged that the Earl of Derby shall introduce the Aus tralasian Federal Council Bill into the House of Lords on Thursday next No Foundation. The report published yesterday by the Daily News to the effect that the troops forming the various camel corps in Egypt were to be withdrawn, is de clared to be without foundation. Armed Cruisers. It is announced that the Peninsular and Oriental Company’s new steamship Massilia, and another vessel belonging to one of the large ocean lines, are being equipped to serve as armed cruisers on the Australian naval station.

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[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] The Dispute. Sydney, Yesterday. The dispute between the Pacific Mail Company and Seamen’s Union relative to employment of Chinese aboard the Zealandia still continues. The Company ate now shipping a fresh crew for the vessel under the protection of the police, to avoid inti midation. Shipping. Arrived—Wakatipu, from Wellington this afternoon. Defence. Brisbane, Yesterday Precautionary measures, in view ot a possible outbreak of war between England and Russia, are being taken by the Queensland Government in order to place the colony in a better state of defence. The various forces are being increased, and stringent regulations have been drawn up to control the! entry of foreign and other vessels into Moreton Bay.

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[pkk PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Defence. Auckland, To-day. One hundred and thirty men are now at work on the harbor defences. Some of the guns were dragged up to the bat teries yesterday. The Crimean Veterans’ Association have offered to raise a veteran company, composed of men who have served in the Imperial Army. The North Shore residents have decided to raise a corps of garrison artillery. Musical Composition. The Auckland Society of Arts medals for musical composition have been awarded by the judges, Professor Tindall, of Christchurch, and Judge Fenton to Allan Wbitehorn. Miss Bella Hastings, of Napier, was specially commended. Arrived. Wellington, To-day. Arrived fat 1 a,m.—Hauroto, s.e., from Sydney. Substantial Damages. Dunedin, To-day. In the Supreme Court in the case Mur ray v Brown for trespass, wrongful sale and assault, the jury returned a verdict of LSOO damages. North Island Railway. The first sod of the main trunk line was turned at Te Awamutu yesterday. Wahanui cut the sod, and the Premier wheeled the barrow. Speeches were made by Wahanui, Taonu), Riwi and other well known chiefs, and also by the Premier.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 1885.



We have heard doubts expressed as to the possibility of growing 2,0001 b of fine tobacco on an acre of ground, and of ob taining a satisfactory price for the leaf if the production exceeded the amount which Vollbracht'a Tobacco Company contracted to take (remark? the Hawke’s Bay Herald). As some evidence on these points we notice in the Planter’s Mem to that on the Cairn’s plantation, Barron riyer, North India, the average crop this ?'ear is a top and a quarter, or ever 2,800 b pet acre of the best varieties, and that offers were received from Sydney houses for the purchase of the whole crop on the spot at from L7O to LBO per ton. Delivered in Sydney it would, of course, be worth much more, os carriage from the north of India would be a serious Item.



Use American Co.s Hop Bitters once and you will use no other medicine. Test it. Take no other. Be sure and read. “ Rough on Rats,”—Clears out rats, mice, roaches, flies, -wits, bed-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 Holloway’s Pills. —lndigestion and Liver Complaints.—The digestion cannot be long so seriously disordered without the de rangement being perceptible on the counten ance. These pills prevent both unpleasant consequences ; they improve the appetite and with the increase of desire for food, they augment the powers of digestion and assimila tion in the stomach. Holloway's Pills deal most satisfactorily with deranged or diseased conditions of tlie many organs engaged in ex tracting nourishment for our bodies from our various diets—as the liver, stomaoh, and bowels, over all of which they exercise the most salutary control. By resorting at an early stage of this malady to these purifiying and laxative Pills, the dyspeptic is speedily restored ip health and strength, and his ssllowness gradually vanishes.—f Advt. * I’HP Bap and Worthless are never imitated or counterfeited. This is es pecially true of a family medicine, and it is positive proof that the remedy imitated is of the highest value. As soon as it has been tested and proved by the whole world that Hop Bitters was the purest, best, and most valuable family medicine on earth, many imitations sprung up and began to steal the notices in which the press and the people of the country expressed the merits of H, 8., and in every way trying to induce sudenng invalids to use their stuff instead, expecting to make money on the credit and good name of H. B. Many others started nostrums put up in simi lar style to H. 8., with variously devised names in which the word “ Hop ” or “Hops ” were used in a way to induce people to believe they were the same as Hop Bitters. All such pretended remedies or cures, no matter what their style or name is, and especially those with the word "Hop” or “Hops” in their name or in any way connected with them or their 'name, sire imitations or counterfeits. Beware of.them. Touch none of them. Use nothing but genuine American Hop Bitters, With a pundi or cluster of green Hops on the white IpbeJ, and Dr Soule’s name blown in the glass. Trust nothing else. Druggists and chemists are wanted ageinst pealing in imita counterfeits.



Lost, Found, &c. FOUJSD —A Southdown Ram LA 08, earmarked both ears. If not claimed within 14 days will be sold to I defray expenrej. Apply office of thi* paper. 4 553 LOST, between Ashburton and Tinwald Racecourse, a small CARPET BAG, containing valuables. Anyone returning same to Scott’s Ho'el, Tinwald ; or office of this paper will be rewarded. 4 551 LOST —On the Rangitata Plains, Roan FILLY, branded P on neck,_ had shoes on hind feet when lost. Finder will be rewarded. Apply Cooksos’s Stables. 4 5 G ———ni^— ummaea —i mmg Public Notices. tud sheep. ME 11 INO RAMS, 2,4, 6 sud 8 tooth for sale. Apply, W. 0. WALKER, 4555 Valetta. MRS KENNEDY & MISS CAMERON, DRESSMAKERS, Compton’s Buildings, Moore street, Ashburton N. B—Registry Office for Female Ser vants. 4 537 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, aud 9 acres Laud. 2 281



BOROUGH COUNCIL. Notice is hereby given that Havelock street west, between the North-west Town Belt and Grigg street, will be CLOSED for Wheel Traffic during formation. FOOKS & SO n t , Borough Engineers. Borough Engineers’ Office, April 8, 1885. 4 512 Ut'Jt'Eß. ASH BUR !ON ROAD BOARD. The Annual General Meeting of Ratepayers will be held at the Board’s Office, Tinwald, on MONDAY, May 4th, at noon, under section 49, Road Board Act, 1882. The Annual Election of Three Gentlemen to serve as Members of the Upper Ashburton Road Board in the place of Messrs McLean, Stitt and Sar geant, who retire, but are eligible for re election, will be held in the office of the Upper Ashburton Road Board, Tinwald, on May 4th, 1885. Forms of nomination are to be sent to the Returning Officer, before noon on THURSDAY, 23rd April, 1885. CYRIL JEPHSONT, 4 657 Returning Officer. riIHE ASHBURTON COUNTY i, STOCK AND SALEYARDi COMPANY (Limited), Is prepared to Dip Sheep IN large or small lots at the following scale of charges : For the first 500 sheep, one penny each For the second 500 sheep, one half penny each Forjthe second 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.



T O FARMERS WB ARB Cash Buyers OF * WHEAT OATS AND BARLEY. 4 517 MATSON, COX & CO.



11HE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTERBURY. ELECTION OF COMMITTEE. The householders in the under mentioned School Districts, that is to say the districts of Barrhill Kyle Pendarvea Having failed to elect Committees at the annual meetings held on the 26th January, the Board hereby directs that a PUBLIC MEETING of the House holders of every such district bo held on MONDAY, the 20th day of April, 1885, at 7 o’clock in the evening, for the ELECTION in each district of Seven Householders to form the Committee for such district for the year ending with the fourth Monday in January next year. The place of the meeting shall be the Schoolroom in each district. The Board further directs that the first Meeting of each School Committee be held in the place appointed for the elec tion Immediately after the election upon the same evening. J. V. COLBORNE YEEL, Secretary. Christchurch, 4th April, 1885. 4 530



Tenders. THE Tender of Mr Perham is accepted for Carting Oatf>. DONALD McLEAN, 4 550 Lagmhor. a SHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. A. TENDERS are invited for— Traffic Bridge over Ashburton River, at Ashburcon. Plans and specifications can be seen at Council office, Ashburton ; and tenders, addressed to the Chairman, to be sent in not later than 11 o’clock a.rn., Friday, Ist May next. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 3 468 County Engineer. George Jameson. Bye AM A 7 230 Grass Seed. CASH PURCHASER. GEO. JAMESON, Ashburton. To Farmers. I am a CASH PURCHASER c-y WHEAT, OATS and BARLEY. GEO. JAMESON, 3 206 Ashburton.



Sheep Dip. FOR SALE, DIP, in 5 gallon drums AND ryiHOMA.S’S DIP, in ISlb tins and 1001 b drums. GEORGE JAMESON, 2 2GI Ashburton. Meetings. jy-ETHYEN LIBRARY. A CONCERT and DANCE in aid of the funds of Methven Library, will bo held in the Schoolroom, Methven, on FRIDAY , May ‘.2nd, at 7.30 pm. Admission —Reserved seats, a limited number only, 3s ; unreserved, 2s. Dance, gentlemen, 4s ; ladies free. 4 641 A SHBURTON WESLEYAN CIRCUIT. WEDNESDAY, 22nd APRIL 1885 Reception Soiree, In connection with the arrival in Ashbur ton of the Revs D. McNicoll and T. J. Wallis, will ba held in the Cameron street t hurch, on the above date. Ad dresses, interspersed with music by the choir, will bo given at the after meeting. Tea at 6 o’clock ; tickets, Is 6d each. QDDFELLOWS' HALL A musical t-eat of rare excellence. Under the especial patronage of His Excellency the Governor of New Zealand, Sir William Jervo’s, G.0.M.G., K. 0.8. .



The Manager has the honor to announce that arrangements have been made for two nights only at the Oddfellows’ Hall, commencing on WEDNESDAY, APBIL 22, For the appearance of MADAME PAULINE RITA, Prima Donna at the Opera Comique and Criterion Theatre, and of the Crystal Palace and Charles Hale’s Concerts. MR JOHN RADCLIFF, The world’s greatest flautist, Professor of the Royal Academy of Music, member of the Council of Trinity College and of the Savage Club, London, whose recent per formances in the musical circles of Aus tralia have created a perfect furore, will render the most delightful and original music ever heard in New Zealand. Music of all countries and times. Music conductor and pianoforte soloist — Signor Clutsonia. Voice and flu e never before heard to blend so beautifully, “Home, sweet home,” a real musical treat —Madame Pauline Rita, the sweetest of sweet singers. John Radcliff, the moat illustrious flate player in the world, Madame Rita—Bishop’s “ Lo 1 here the [ gentle lark 5” Gounad’s serenade ; Bene dict’s “ The bird that came in spring “Sing, sweet bird, sing*” Madame Rita’s singing like the warbling of spring birds, music, ringing, dancing, merry, sad. “ The child and the skylark”—new song. The silver cylinder flute. The flute as played by Mr Radcliff, becomes a noble instrument. Prices of admission—Front seats, 4i ; second seats, 2s 6cl ; back ditto, Is. Box office at Milner and Thompson's, where seats can bo reserved from plan. J. S. SMITH, 4 554 Manager. Masonic dress concert will be given by The St. John’s Lodge, No. 1858, E. C., in the MASONIC HALL, TANC.<ED STREET on FRIDAY, the 17th APRIL, 1885, Programme—Pam T. I—Chorus, “ Hunting Song ” (Mendels sohn) 2-Song, “The Silver Cup” (Adams), Bro H. A. Gates 3—Song, “Maid of Athens” (Allen)— 4—Song, “Ruby” (Gabriel)—Bro J, G. Rose s—Pianoforte solo, •* Caprice Hongroise ’’ (Kette er) —Miss Emma Orr 6—Song, “It was a Dream ” (Oowen)— Miss G. Gates 7 —Vocal duet, “Love and War” (Cooke) —BrosPickford and H. A. Gates B—Song, “ Loving Evermore ’’ (Allen)— Mrs E. G. Crisp 9—Chorus, “ The Happy Lover” (Men delssohn) An interval of ten minutes. Pam 11. I—Chorus, “Early Spring” (Mendelssohn) 2—Song, “A Voice that is Still" (Pinsuti) Mies Kidd 3—Song, “Carrier John” (Pinsuti)—Miss 5 H. Barrett 4-Song, “Father’s Love ’’(Wallace) — Bro A. Harrison s—Pianoforte solo, “Home Sweet Homo” (Thalberg) —Miss Williamson C—Song, “Hand and Heart’’ (Molr)— Bro J. H. Olsyton 7—Vocal duet, “Santa Madre ” (Vincent) Misses Kidd and Barrett 0 g—Song, “The Warrior Bold” (Adams) — D. Tfyomas 9 Chorus, “Departure” (Mendelssohn) “ God Save the Queen.” Musical director Bro. S. Wolf, R.A.M. • . 343



Matson. Cox and Co. WE HAVE FOK SALE—CHEAP, DRAYS STRIPPERS PORTABLE WHARE 4-LSO ! Howard's Twine Binders. MANILLA & HEMP TWINE COLZA, NEATSFOOT & CASTER OILS CORN SACKS, Large size. Everything of the Best Quality and make and at the Lowest Prices. Matson, Cox & Co.



To Let and For Sale. ,d mO LET—Land for Cropping. Apply, I Max Fiuedlandhh, Ashburton. ' a >ino mO LET—A six roomed HOUSE and '• X Eight Acres of Land, well fenced, situated on East Town Belt. Apply to T. Bbankin. 3 453 , T7IOR SALE OR TO LET —Comfort- JJ able DWELLING-HOUSE, con ’ taining 5 rooms and scullery, with out j. buildings and well cultivated garden and fruit trees of choice value, situate on Trevor’s road. For full particulars, ap- Ply t 0 J, W ARD & SON, . Arcade Chambers. Also For Sale—A Smith ORGAN, 9 slops, knee swell, and grand organ ; quite rmw. 4 34(5 Railway Notices- ZEALAND RAILWAYS. SOUTH CANTERBURY RACES AT TIMA RU, April 16th and 17th, 1885. Saturday return tickets to Timaru will be issued at Christchurch, Oamaru and in termediate stations on the 15-h, 16th and 17th April, and will be available for re turn up to and including the 20th inst. .yaturday return tickets to Washdyke will also bo issued by the Pouth express from Christchurch, on the 16th and 171 April, at stations at which that train stops, and which will be available for re turn up to and including 20th inst. The South express will stop at Wash dyke, if required, io a’low passengers to j jin a special train there for the race course platform, re booking at Washdyke, for the racecourse. Passengers from the racecourse plat form for north Washdyke leave by special < train at 435 p m., and transfer at Wash dyke into the 4 35 p.m. train from Timaru to Ashburton. J. P. MAXWELL, General Manager. General Manager’s Office, Wellington, April 9th, 1883. 4 531 Auctions. UNDER BILL OF SALE. SATURDAY. 18th APRIL, 12 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions to Sell by Public Auction at his Yards, g Draught HORSES COW J DRAY 2 Wood’s REAPERS and BINDERS Spring CART 2 D.F. PLOUGHS (Reid and Gray) Set Trap HARNESS Square Saddle and Britching, Horse Covers, Leading Harness, Col lars, Blinkers, Tarpaulin, etc. Without Reserve. ALFRED HARRISON. 4 552 Auctioneer. I I ] h CLEARING SALE.



Auctions. h ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. 2 'l/fR T. BULLOCK has been in 1\ \ structed to by Public Auc- I tion, at the Arcade, on . SATURDAY, 18 h APRIL, . The following 3 Privileges . In connection with the Autumn Meeting, Lot I—Publican’s1 —Publican’s Booth No. 1 Lot 2—Publican’s Booth No. 2 1 Lot 3 —Confectioner’s Booth ! Lot 4—Cards Lot s—Right of Sports Lot 6—Horae Yards Full particulars ou application to the Secretary (Mr S. Saunters), or the auc i tioneer. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 4 535 Auctioneer- SATURDAY, APRIL 25th. iiakaia. 6 Acres, together with Fve-roomed Dwelling-house. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr Quaife (in con junction with Mr Charles Clark) < a ac count of the owner leaving the district, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date, About 6 acres, together with a dwelling house of fi'e rooms, store, shed, stables, etc., situated at the Vil lage Settlement, about miles from the township of Rakaia. There is about two acres of this Orchard, and a good well on the property. Also, at the same time and place, 3 ACRbS 3 ROODS LAND in Grass, adjoining the above, with Cottage of two rooms thereon ; plan tation of pines, good well, etc. This property will be sold on ' liberal terms. Sale at 1 o’clock, T. BULLOCK, 4 520 Auctioneer, PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT ( . IMPORTANT SALE Oi’ SUBURBAN AND OTHER PROPERTY, ] Being a portion of that well-known and



VALUABLE ESTATE, GBOYE EABM, 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 dale, 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 lots to be offered previous to the sale. T. BULLOCK, 2 203 Auctioneer.



Enapuna. FRIDAY, 24th APRIL, 1885. Messrs matson, cox & 00. have received instructions from J. H. Twentyman, Eaq., to Sell by Public Auction, on the FARM, RUAPUNA, near Mayfield. OJT FRIDAY, 24th APRIL, 1885, At 12 o’clock sharp, 13 Draught Horses, staunch and good 2 Hacks 240 First-cross lambs, by Border Lei cester Rams 100 Merinq^Ewes 130 Crossbred Lambs, by English Leicester Rams 100 Merino Wethers Broadcast Seed Sower 2 Drays, large quantity Harness— shaft, plough and leading 2 Double furrow Ploughs 1 Single ditto Roller, large quantity of sundries Berkshire Boar (Clarkson’s breed) Lot of Stubble Pigs 3 Cows and 3 Heifers, etc., etc. Blacksmith's Portable Forge 1 Horse Scoop 1 Set Grass Harrows Luncheon Provided. Terms at sale. MATSON, COX & CO., 4 52G Ashburton. Clearing Sale HORSES, CATTLE, PIGS, IMPLE-



MENTS, Etc., Etc. Messrs r. wilkin & Co. (in conjunction with Messrs Fried lander Bros.) are instructed by Mr James Heron, of Flemington, to Sell by Public Auction, At bis Farnj, ON THUR DAY, APRIL 23rd, All bis WORKING PLANT, Consisting of— IB 18 Draught HORDES (Mares and Geldings, first-class workers) Dairy COWS (in profit and to calve) 20 17 Head Mixed CATTLE PIGS Q D.F. PLOUGHS, by Reid and Gray DRAYS and FRAMES 2 Spring CART 2 3-Horse POWER 2 OHAFFC OTTER 2 REAPERS and BINDERS (Mc- Cormick, ttring and wire) 2 Cambridge ROLLER McSherry DRILL 2 Seta HARROWS 2 Set Trap HARNESS Quantity of Leading and Shaft HARNESS Also, LOTS OF SUNDRIES. Sale at 11.30 sharp. Luncheon provided. R. WILKIN A GO., 4 627 Auctioneers.



Stock Sales. Jftakaia 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 MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY 7 ICGB MATSON, COX & CO. Alfred Harrison, A UCTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE AGENT. VESKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. FOR SALE—Two-horee power and intermediate combined, quite new. ALFRED HARRISON. [?—Offices in Coleman's Build- FOR SALE—I Spring Cart, new ; 1 Spring Cart, in good order; 2 double furrow Ploughs, good. FOR SALE —Billiard Table, size three quarter, 12ft by 4|ft. Nearly new, in perfect order. Complete. A. Harrison. ALFRED HARRISON. ALFRED HARRISON ALFRED HARRISON



Business Notices ASHBURTON TIMBER AND COAL YARDS, WEST STREET. Tucker and Kestell Joshua Tucker] [John G, Restell HAVING made very favorable arrange ments with proprietors of Sawmills in Southland, we are in a position to make special quotations to those about to build, or to those who may require timber for any purposes whatever. Acting «s we are entirely for the sawmiller, wo can Sell a* the Lowest Figure named, and therefore hope to continue to receive from Builders, Farmers and others a continuance of their esteemed orders. Wo have now arriving Lr.rga Stocks of well assorted lines, suitable for all require ments, including— Rusticated Weather Boards Feather-edge do do 8 x |-Weather Boards and Rough Lining T. and G. White Pine Lining and Flooring Also, A quantity of Battens and Scantlings We have just received from Auckland, ex Pelican, an assortment of Kauri Tim ber from the Union Company’s Mills— -1 inch and £ inch Shelving T. and G. Flooring and Lining Mouldings Architraves Skirtings These Timbers we keep stacked under cover, so that they are fit for immediate use, being clean, dry and thoroughly seasoned. We also beg to call attention to our other stocks, consisting of— V.D. L. Timber Deal Hurdles Doors and Sashes Gates GALVANISED IRON. Lysaght’s “Orb” brand, the best imported Gal. Nails and Screws Lead in Sheet and Lead Washers Sheet Z''nc Wire Nails and Staples Steel Fencing Wire Barbed Fencing Wire



Having a piece of well-timbered land at Alford Forest, we can produce First class POSTS RAILS and STAKES STRAINERS & SHEEP YARD RAILS and Sell at LOWEST PRICES; Tucker and Eestell. 4 493 JMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. McOalluin & Co, TIMBER AND IRON MERCHANTS, IMPORTERS, Respectfully beg to announce to the public of Ashburton and District, that they are NOW OPENING A BRANCH BUSINESS IN ASHBURTON, TIMBER YARD, EAST STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand, Offices and Stores adjoining Bank of New Zealand, and being DIRECT IMPORTERS & PRODUCERS Can offer SPECIAL ADVANTAGES To Purchasers of Building and Fencing Materials, etc., American Galvanised STEEL BARBED WIRE, Very Cheap, STANDARD?, FENCING WIRE, STAPLES, And all requisites for Fencing purposes. V.D.L. TIMBER POSTS, RAILS & PALINGS, HURDLES & GATES. FENCING MATERIALS At Specially Low Prices. Standards are Punched to any required guage by the Automatic Feed Gear Stan dard Pnncher recently patented by us We land the iron direct from the manu facturers, and can therefore offer our cus tomers materials of first-class quality at a low ptice. price lists for all material please apply to — MoOALLUM & CO., TIMBER & IRON MERCHANTS, SASH & DOOR MANUFACTURERS, IMPORTERS, Of all descriptions of building material, general , IRONMONGERY, PAINTS, OILS, AND COLOR Large and complete Stock of Tasmanian Hardwood Palings and Posts Galvanised Corrugated Roofing Iron Portland Cement Baltic Deals, American Clear Pine, and Shelving Galvanised Steel-Barbed Wire, 4 pronged, American Fencing Wire, 6 to 9, annealed and oiled, Helmet, Rylaudsand other brands Wire Nails, Galvanised Roofing Nails, Wrought Nails, etc. Sheet Lead, Sheet Zinc, Ridging, Spout ing, etc. American Jlear Pine Doors Register Grates, and all kinds Builders’ and General Ironmongery and Brassware White and Red Leads, Liquid Paints and Colors Law and Boiled Linseed Oils Always on hand, large and complete stocks of Kauri, Red, White, and Black Pines, Architraves, Mould ings, Skirtings, Doors, Sashes, etc. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR WHOLESALE SUPPLIES OF TIMBER FROM OUR SOUTHLAND MILLS. Agents for Benhar Stoneware Glazed Pipe Factory, Stirling, Sole Importers of the celebrated HEL MET BRAND Steel Oval Fencing Wire, McOALLUM AND CO., Ashburton, Oamaru and Invercargill. Bush Mills—Seaward Bush and One-Tree Point, Southland. JOHN ORAWSHAW, 4516 Branch Manager.



wm> jySSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. In consequence of the firm of J. MEEOH & Co., of Ashburton, Furniture Dealers, having been dissolved, and in order to facilitate a settlement between JOHN MEEOH (who takes over the business) and his retiring partner, a CHEAP SALE will commence from to day, of the whole of the stock of well seasoned furniture of all kinds, ironmon gery, crockery, etc , will be cleared out at HALF-PRICS. All debts owing must forthwith be paid to J. 0. DUNCAN, agent, or to JOHN MEECH ; either of whose receipts will b a sufficient discharge.



Andrew Orr. Bargains Extraordinary. JUST OP ENE D— TEN TRUNKS BOOTS TEN TRUNKS BOOTS Girls’ E.S. at ... Maids’ at ... Women’s Best Kid Gents’ Boots TEN TRUNKS BOOTS s. d. G 9 OPENING UP -30 CASES 30 NEW DRAPERY GOODS, EX RIMUTAKA. Business Notices. M MURRAY SHBUR s “ Tempus Fugit E. MUEEA.Y inspection of his splendid stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, Etc., Etc. Special attention is requested for a magnificent line of ENGLISH SILYER LBYBR HUNTERS (extra strong cases) at L 5 10a. 160 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. ROBERT MUR RAY, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Em, EAST STREET. 12 2331 URY BRANCH, £ i PAN Established 1859. Capital 1 1,00 0 r 00& /tfd L/xsiury of Shareholders



IJI H E PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. HE WONDER OP THE WORLD. 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 Sheep. This admits the most economial, as well as the simplest plan in the world for the cure and prevention of diseases incident to farm stock By its use the farmer can secure the health of hla stock at the rate of 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 purju. of the Horticulturist; and it is most extensively by the Flower and Kitchen Gardener n Europe, America, - and the British possessions in all parts of the Globe. One packet dissolved in two buckets of water will serve for over half an acre of ground and will effectually prevent blight andexcludo all other garden pests. As a Vermin Killer it is an unrivalled specific. Its use will speedily exterminate all household pests, such as bugs, cockroaches, fleas on animals, moths In furs, and insects on birds of all kinds, from the canary to the poultry. For this purpose simpl and plain directions are given on every packet. The powder can also be used In dry state for the destruction of rats and mice. A little sprinkled on a slice of bread and butter, or a piece of meat or cheese is sought after greedily by those vermin, while the household pets such as oats and dogs will not touch it in any form, u therefore perfectly safe. The above marvellous discovery has gained for Herman Bros, and Co., London, the silver medal at the .nteroolonial Exhibition at Melbourne, 1866, besides numerous testimonials from Government officia and all the elite of the medical faculty in Europe. HERMAN BROS. & CO. beg to announce that they have appointed CHARLES NEATE, Chemist and Druggist, East street, their sole Agent fo« Ashburton and vicinity, and from him the preparation can be obtained In parcels. Price—One Shilling; or six packets for Five Shillings. Liberal reduction wed to the trade. ann factory—BEA UMONT SQUARE, MILE END ROAD, LONDON. 8 28 George Jameson. AGENT, ASHBURTON. 24 Herman's



Ashburton permanbn BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. , The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 5£ per tent, per annum for three mouths, and 6J per cent, per anno if fixed tor 6 months or over. J WARD, Manager. Office Ap On ambers, Burnet* atree*’ Winter Fashions. ORB AND AIiCORN BEG to announce the Arrival of thei. first shipment of New Winter goods per last direct mail steamer Rimutaka. We have much pleasure in calling the attention of the ladies to the superb stock of Dress Materials, Mantles, Millinery, etc , now open for inspection, which wa 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 Now Hollands—brown and cream New Calicoes and Sheetings Few Carpets and Mattings New Zealand Manufactured Kiddei Carpets New goods for every department. CLOTHING. CLOTHING. In the Clothing Department we bar opened up some special lines of extra ordinary value, including MEN’S BOY*’ and YOUTHS’ SUITS, to which we invite particular attention Now Shirts of every description New Hats—tweed and felt New Hosiery drawers and Cardigan jackets. BOOTS. BOOTS. Orb and Alcorn are still Selling Boots cheaper than any other house. ORR AND ALCORN, EAST STREET