<U ■ Harbor Defence. Government are making all the pre parations in their power to p'ace the ports under protection. Tie Burroum i igs to the harbors are being surveyed, and immediately this has been done steps will at once be taken to place the heavy guns in position. The Government have made application to the authorities in charge of Australian squadron for a man-of-war to be stationed in New Zealand waters. The Defence Minister’s Opinion- The Defence Minister does not consider there is a probability of war breaking out. The firm stand taken by the English Government will, he thinks, deter the Russians from crossing the frontier. The Government are, however, taking all the measures in this power to have a proper defence, and it is probable that should war be declared the first-class Militia will be called out. 3he Religious Craze- Telegrams received by the Native Minister respecting the «ative craze in the North, state that the natives'are now quietly dispersing to their homes, and that by Thursday next the whole of the alien,tribes will have left. Conference cf War A meeting of all the Imperial army and ’ navy officers and members of the Govern ment will be held to-day to discuss the question of defence. Bis Excellency the Goverhor will preside, and among those present will be Major Eccles, Major Caut ley, Colonel Reader, Commander Hewitt, R.N., and Commander Horne, R.N. The departuio of the Governor for the South has been postponed for a day or two. The Minister of Public Works will not leave { for Napier until next Monday or Tuesday. ■ Illegal Sale. Blenheim, To day. Mrs Jane Palmer, formeily licensee of the Grovetowu Hotel, was to-day fined 40s and L 7 costs for selling liquor without a license. Mr Allen, R.M., decided that the defendant’s license having been can celled this Court bad no power to review or overrule the decision of the Licensing Committee, or to decide whether the license had improperly or informally been cancelled. Notice of appeal was given. The liquors seized under the warrant were ordered to be confiscated pursuant to the Act which gives the Court no option, but the police were directed to retain them pending an appeal. j Resigned. Oamaru, Last Night, Mr Shrimski, M. H.E. for Oamaru, has f forwarded hia resignation to the Speaker. It is said Mr Shrimski is to be called to the-Upper House. Fatal. Accident. Dunedin, Last Night. A fatal accident happened to Isaac 1 Meyer, a miner, working near the Waikaia Bpsh. While boiling hia billy for dinner againat a bank, a fall of earth took place and buried him. He was promptly rescued by his mates, bub his injuries were so serious that be died before medical aid could be procured. Fruitless Search. The Rev J. H. Gray, of Wairaate, left . Dunedin on Saturday morning after a 11 fruitless search expedition, extending over „ nearly three weeks, for his son, who dis- J appeared from Oamaru. The young man “ was about 20 years of age. It is feared he -. is dead, or suffering from an attack of I melancholy amounting to temporary in- J sanity. His disappearance is quite un accountable. Athletic Club. The Amateur Athletic Cub held a day’s , sports yesterday. The attendance was 1 poor, as the weather was threatening, , oat it turned out fine. Fisher won the three bicycle races—one, three and five ® miles—starting from scratch. t j The Ruapehu. t] Dunedin, To-day. The Ruapehu is at the Heads. Legislative Councillor.*. d It isunderstpod that Messrs Shrimski 2i and Bathgate are to be called to the n Legislative Connell. fc ■ 111 """ **"*** - al Don’t Die in the House. “Rouugh on Rats ” clears out rats, mice, beetles, roaches, > bed-bugs, flies, ants, insects, moles, jack- is rabbits, gophers. The N.Z. Drug Co., fi General Agents. ' r 1a; SKINNY Men, —“Wells’ Health Renewer ii restores health and vigor, cutes dyspepsia, im 1 B potence, debility. The N.Z. Drug Co. 1 General Agents. * h The Bad and Worthless 1 are never imitated or counterfeited. This is es- I 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 and proved by the whole world that Hop I Bitters was the purest, best, and most valuable family medicine on earth, many imitations sprung up and began to steal the notices in I which the press and the people of the country f had expressed the merits of H. 8,, and in every way trying to induce suSering invalids to use their stuff instead, expecting to make money oh the credit and good name of H. B. Many others started nostrums put up in simi- 1 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 t pretended remedies or cures, no matter what 1 £ their style or name is, and especially those I 5 with the word “Hop” or “Hops” in their 1 i name or in any way connected with them or 1 ( their name, are imitations or counterfeits. I j Beware of them. Touch none of them. Use i nothing but genuine American Hop Bitters, j with a bunch or cluster of green Hops on the - white label, and Dr Soule’s name blown in the J glass. Trust nothing else. Druggists and 1 1 chemists are warned against dealing in imita I 1 tions counterfeits. I What is this disease that is COMING UPON US ? Like a thief at night it steals in upon us un awares. Many persons have pains about the chest and sides, and sometimes in the back. They feel dull and sleepy; the mouth has a ted taste, especially in the morning, A sort of sticky slime collects about the teeth. The appetite is poor. There is a feeling like a heavy load on the stomach: sometimes a faint all-gone sensation at the pit of the stomach which food does not satisfy. The eyes are sunken, the hands and feet become cold and feel clammy. Alter a while a cough sets in— I at first dry, but after a few months is attended 1 with a greenish colored expectoration. The afflicted one feels tired a 1 the while, and sleep 1 does not seem to afford any rest. After a lime becomes nervous, irritable, and gloomy, and nas evil foic' - odirgs. There is a giddines-, a sort of whirling sensation in the head when rising up suddenly. The bowe’s beco.i e cos tive ; the skin is dry and hot at times; the blood becomes thick and stagnant; the whiles of the eyes become tinged with yellow, the urine is scanty and high-colored, depositing a sediment after standing. There is frequently 1 a spitting up of the food, sometimes with a sour’taste, and sometimes with a sweetish taste; this is fiequen ly attended with palpita tion of the heart; the vision becomes impaired with spots before the eyes; there is a feeling of great prostration and weakness. All of these symptoms are in turn present. It is thought | nearly one-third of our population has this disease in some of its varied forms. It has been found that medical men have mistaken the nature of ibis disease. Some have treated it for a liver complaint, others for kidney disease, etc., etc., bm none of the various kinds of treatment have been attended with success, because the remedy should be such as to act harmoniously upon each one of these organs, and upon the stomach as well; for m Dyspcp-ia (for this is really what the disease is) all of these organs paitake of this disease and require a remedy that will act upon all at the same time. Seigel’s Curative Myrup acts like a charm in this class of complaints, giving almost immediate relief. The following letters from chemists of standing in the community where they live show in what estimation the article is held. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co.’s New Zealand Drug Co. (limited), Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland.

John Afcher, Harthill, near f heflicld : —I can confidently recommend it to all who ni'y he suffering ftota Kyet or stomach complaints, having-the testimony of- my customers, who have derived peat benefit from the Syrup and Pills* The sale is increasing wonderfully.

Saturday return tickets wi.l also be issued from any station to any station from the 2nd to the G'.h April inclusive, and will be available for return up to and including the 11th April; also for the second day’s races at Christchurch, Satur day return tickets to Christchurch will be issued on the 7th April from Ashburton, Waikari and intermediate stations avail able for return till the 11th. J. P. MAXWELL, General Manager. General Manager’s Office, Wellington, March 25, 1885. 3 472

~VT OTICE is hereby given that the Paitnership hitherto existing be tween the undersigned, William Fowkb and George McEwen, as Bootmakers, has this day been DISSOLVED by mutual consent. The Easiness will in future be carried on by the said George McEwen, on hia own account, who will discharge and receive all DEBTS DUE by and to the late firm.

Dated at Ashburton *his 9th day ol March, 1885. WILLI a M FOWKE. GEORGE McEWEN. Witness to both signatures — J. 0. Duncan.

With reference to the above, GeobCE McEwen begs to sav that he feels san guine that, by using, as heretofore, nothing but the best material, in turning out the finished article in a stylo worthy of his well-known first-class ability as a workman, he will have the enjoyment of receiving from the public such support as will constitute a swingeing business. 3382

George Jameson.

A. Harrison.

-rtiTr. ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, MARCS 30, 1885.



Stock Sales liakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to our clients that for the future the SALES of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Rakala the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY 7 ICCB MATSON, COX & CO. Meetings. BURTON COUNTY HUNT CLUB The Annual General MEETING of Members of the Ashburton County Hunt Club will be held at Q nil's Comn ercia! Hotel TO-MORROW EVENING at 8 o’clock. S. SAUNDERS, 473 Hon. Secretary. s T N G A SKATI> G RISK will be held in Mr Zouoh’s Grain Store (near Templar Ua!l), West street, TO-MORROW (Tuos day), March 31st, at 7.30 p m. A. W. MO EG 'N, 478 Secretary pro tern s T. STEPHEN’S Ashbm ton. CHURCH, A TE A MEETING AND CONCERT, Will be held in the Schoolroom, on TUESDAY, APRIL 14th. Proceeds to the Building Extinction Fund Admission—2a ; children, la. 3 438 1.0.G.T. A PUBLIC TEA and MEETING will be held at the Oddfellows’ Hall on TUESDAY, April 7, in celebra tion of the visit of the Grand Lodge to Ashburton. The Tea will be from 6 to 7 o’clock, and the Meeting will commence at 8 o’clock punctually. Mr J„ W. Harding, Grand Worthy Chief Templar, will open the proceedings, md the following gentlemen will give iddresees Mr J. W. Jago, of Dunedin ; Mr S. Capper, a celebrated lecturer on temperance, lately from England ; Mr J. A. D. Adams, Past Grand Worthy Chief Femplar; and other members of the 3rand Lodge Executive. The musical arrangements will be con- Juoted by Mr Charles Ray. Tickets m;.y be had on application to Mr Ranger, baker, East street, and mem bers of tho Order. Prices—Toi and neoting, Is 6cl adults ; children under 12 rears of age 9d. For tho meeting only 6d. 3 4GG



Public No' o Persons wiih Dogs Ti Funs 20 and 21, boi River, will be prorecutei 3 330 SAM TO TRE All persons are Cautio passing on the Coldstrea suit of game or otherwise 3 455 0. F Ashburton wool: COMPANY, Lit All Claims against th< must be sent in to the j before March 31. "VTOTIOE is hereby Horses, Cattle, oi PASSING on the Nativ< after this date will be imf further notice. 3 477 MAX FRi: ANY Person TRESP Properties of the t be prosecuted. DUDLEY A 2 302 A. PATTES STRAYED into my Ps camber, Strawberry M unt Hutt, Methven, a COW, no visible brand. * same by paying expenses. 3 478 GEORGE C Divine service di of April will be 3rd, Good Friday—Lonj Waterton 3pm; sth, Easter Day—'iinvi Waterton 3 p. m. p.m. 12th —Waterton 11 a.n p m.; Windermer 19th —Tinwald 11 am p.m.; Longbeach 26 th—Lismore 11 a.m.: p.m.; Windermeri r. f. ga: 3 475 tHE ASHBURTON STOCK AND S/ COMPANY (J



The education board of the DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTERBURY. ELECTION OP COMMITTEE. The Education Board of the District of North Canterbury hereby publicly notify that the Election of a Committee for the School District of Winslow, held on the 26th of January, having been declared null and void, under the power conferred on the Board by section 66 of the Educa tion Act, 1877, the Board directs that a PUBLIC MEETING of the Householders in the said district be held on WEDNES DAY", the Bth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-five, at 7 30 o’clock in the evening, in the Schoolhouae, for the election of seven householders to form the Committee for such district for the year ending with the fourth Monday in January next year. The Board further directs that the first meeting of such School Committee be held in the place appointed for the elec tion immediately after the election upoo the same evening. J, Y. COLBORNE VEEL, Secretary. Christchurch, March 23, 1885. 3 431



GKICULT.UB.ALI Machine Shop, WAKANUI BO AD. OH ABLBS BAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, Reapers and Kinders, and all classes of machinery. Special attention given to Bicycles, Tricycles and Sewing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and adjusted. Model work. General repairs. 3 384



CHORAL SOCIETY. Messiah, AT THE TOWN HALL, ox GOOD FRIDAY. Conductor-SIDNEY WOLF, B.A.M. 3 37G



'ASONIC Mss, DRBSS CONCERT M - will be given by The St. John’s Lodge, No. 1858, E. C., in the MASONIC HALL, TAKCaED STREET on FBI DAY, the 17th APRIL, 1885. Musical director Bro. S. Wolf, R.A.M. Programme in future advertisement. 3 42



Baptist church, Oddfellows’ Hall, Ashburton. ANNIVERSARY Tea Meeting AND SALE OF WORK GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 3rd, 1885. Tickets—ls 6d each. THE ANNIVERSARY SERVICES, Will be conducted by the Rev O. Dadeaston, Christchurch, ON EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL sth. 3 333



Rye Grass Seed. T AM A CASH PURCHASER 1 GEO. JAMESON, 7 230 Ashburton.



To Farmers. I am a CASH PURCHASER OP WHEAT, OATS and BARLEY. GEO. JAMESON, 3 200 Ashburton, Sheep Dip. FOR SALE, DIP, in 5 gallon drums AND fJpHOM&S’S DIP, in 151 b tins and 1001 b drums. GEORGE JAMESON, 2 261 Ashburton.



Alfred Harrison, A UOTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE AGENT. VEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, afc 12 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. F^~ OR SALE Second hand DRAYS, in good order. ALFRED HARRISON



TO LET—Section, well fenced, with good stable thereon, cheap, near Reid and Gray’s yards. ALFRED HARRISON.



T3IOR SALE—Billiard Table, size three -I- quarter, 111 ft by 4ift. Hearly new in perfect order. Complete. ALFRED HARRISO



Auctions. RAKAIA SALE. APRIL 2nd, 188 5. WE SHALL OFFER AT THE above SALE, about 2000 enno anc * Crossbred EWES 350 LAMBS ; a grand Also, Cattle, Horses, Pigs, and Sundries. 3 463 MATSON, COX & CO. SATURDAY, APRIL 4th. IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN STEPHENS. MR T. BULLOCK has received in- j ttruclions from the Deputy Offi cial Assignee, to Sell by Public Auction, on the above date, on the premises, Bur nott street, BLACKSMITH’S STOCK-IN-TRADE 'J OOLS, etc., in the above estate, consisting of Bellows, Anvil, Vies, Box and Dies, 3 largo Sledge Ham mers, and other Tools, quantity old Iron, Sundries, etc. Also, the EQUITY of REDEMPTION of that valuable T.S. 177, having a front age of 6Cft on Burnett street. This will be Sold on very liberal terms. Sale at 12.30. 3 464 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNO EMEN T IMPORTANT SALE OF SUBURBAN AND 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 j some of the most valuable Subur- j ban Property that has ever been offered to the public in this dis trict, and the locality is everything j that can be desired. A large pro portion of tho frontages have a f northern aspect ; the Land is of first-class quality, and there are 1 many magn ficent Sites for Villa t Residences. The road from tho i end of the bridge (Carter’s terrace) s is now being fenced on both sides 1 to the Boundary road leading to t the main thoroughfare to Lon?- c beach. There are also laid off a number of small holdings, facing f Graham’s road, which will be found very suitable for paddocks for per- 1 sons sending their stock fo the 1 County Saleyards, or wishing to i procure a small farm near town. 1



Auctions. SHEEP SALE AT RAKAI A. mHE NEW ZEAL A D LOAN AND I MERCANTILE AGENOY 00. (Limited), will offer by Public Auction, AT RAKAI A, ON THURSDAY, THE 2nd APRIL, 5000 M ' olin 0 EWES, sound mouh 1000 Merino AETHERS, sound from Fomo of tie moet celebrated flocks in Canterbury, Also, MERINO LEICESTER AND LIN COLN RAMS. Sale at 12 o’clock. C. W TURNER, Agent, Rakaia. E. G. STAVELY, 3 409 Auctioneer. ASHBURTON COUNTY SALEYARDS. TUESDAY, Slat MARCH, THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN and MERCANTILE AGENCY CO. (Limited), is insttucted to Sell by Auc tion, in lots to suit purchasers, OOC\(\ Early shorn, sound mouth A£S)\3 Merino EWES OA/1A Early shorn, sound mouth -4UUU Merino WITHERS _ The above are direct from White Rock Station, are large-framed, healthy sh eep, and can be strongly recommended. H. H. SECRETAN, Agent. E G. STIVELEY, 3 46a Auctioneer. Tenders. T' 1, G. Apply to Max Fkiddl vndek. 3 476 TENDERS Wanted for Building Three roomed House at Waterton town’ ship. Plans and specilicalions at Guar dian office. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders to be in by March 31? t, 1885. 3 426 MILES HOOD. SHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. -O l . , , TENDERS are invited for— Traffic Bridge over Ashburton River, at Ashburton. Plans and specifications can be seen at Council C’ffic.*, Ashburton ; and tenders, addressed to the Chairman, to be sent in not later than ll o’clock a. m., Friday, Ist May next. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 3 468 County Engineer.



1 RENDERS are invited for BUILD ING Grain Store at Wakanui, for Mr James Brown Plans ai d specifica tions can be seen on application to the undersigned, to whom lenders are to be sent not later than 10 a.m. on SATUR DAY, 4th April next. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 3 469 R. BIRD. TENDERS are invited for CARTING 3,(00 Bushels of Oats (more or less), from lluapuna Farm to Yaletta Railway Station. The grain to be loaded into drays, carted to Railway Station and loaded into trucks and to be covered throughout. Carting to be finished within three weeks of threshing, which will pro bably take place in two weeks time. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders to be in on or before 3rd April, 1885. Apply by letter to G. L. TWENTY MAN, 3*470 " Ruapuna. To Let and For Sale. TO LET —A six-roomed HOUSE and Eight Acres of Land, well fenced, situated on East Town Belt. Apply to T. Bit an kin. 3 453 A GOOD SPECULATION FOR A BUSINESS MAN. mO LET or SELL, the GROCERY I. STORE and DWELLING HOUSE, situate on the Wakanui road. A capital trade has been done for the last 5 years. The goods, which are all first-class, can be taken at a valuation. N.B. —The under signed requests all Accounts to be Paid at once. 3 420 ANDREW YOUNG. Thos. Bullock. Revised list of properties For Sale and to Let, etc. SUBURBAN. Lots 18 and 41, each containing 1 rood 39 perches, Allenton 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 Lota 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 TIN WALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three roomed house thereon Lots 356, 359, 360 Lota 8, 1 1 , 101, McMurdo street Lits 234, 235, 236, 237, Anne street HINDS Lot 56 TOWN PROPERTIES. 777, Corner of Cox and William street 778, Adjoining fronting Cox street. 1090, Wills street, with five-roomed house, well situated 535, Peter street, with dwelling-house and blacksmith’s shop. 545, 554, 655, To let only, at a nomi nal rental. TO LET ; A cottage at Hampstead, rent 4a a week Commodious premises in East street Blacksmith’s shop, together with i dwelling-house, in Peter street i Five-roomed house at Trovortou Four-roomed house at Trevorton i Four-roomed house, Graham’s road, Tinwald Shop and boarding-house in Triangle Comfortable House, together with Stable, near the Woollen Factory i Office in Arcane Shop and dwelling in Moore street, i 12a 6d per week—commodious boarding ) house to let at the above rental MISCELLANEOUS : 1 FOR SALE. ' Barb wire i No 8 and 10 fencing wire 1 Spring carts, new, from LID to L 24 s Ploughs, harrows, drays r Strong building for removal, suitable for granary or stable j Quantity of mixed Firewood, from Wai i mate, at 30s per cord 3 Second-hand Drays i Thomas Bullock, 3 ARCADE, ASHBURTON.



Now that tho Traffic Bridge ia about to t be erected, it will be found to be very 1 convenient for persona having their busi neaa in Ashburton, and desirous of reaid- t iog in the country, as it ia close to the town; but the river being between, ] affords the same advantage as if they were living some distance away. SPECIAL NOTE. ' It ia doubtful if there is a property in New Zea’and offering the same advantages - as Grove Farm does. The Land is of the * very beat 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 j Tinwald. At each of these places con venient Saleyarda have been erected, and the large attendance at the weekly mar- | kets proves that the settlers in the neigh borhood are fully alive to tho advantages which these markets offer. ( intending purchasers are respectfully , invited to inspect the several lota to be j offered previous to the sale. , T. BULLOCK, . 2 203 Auctioneer. ; TO PARTIES IN SEARCH OP FIBST CLASS AGRICULTURAL LAND. SATURDAY, 4th APRIL, At 2 p.m. At the Salerooms, Don street, INVERCARGILL, A portion of the famous Grladfield Estate, Bona, Fide Sale. ONLY NOMINAL RESERVES. ACRES 11,000 ACRES. Subdivided into areas extending from 100 to 250 acres. JO, MoARDELL (on behalf of the , British and New Zealand Mortgage and Agency Company, Limited) in con junction with the National Mortgage and Agency Company, Limited, has received instructions to sell by auction on the above date, That portion cf this valuable property known as Mayfield, comprising about 3,000 Acres of deep rich land, all of which is in an ad vanced state of cultivation, and in such good heart that a large annual ' return is assured to anyone ac quiring a Farm on the Estate. The sale of this fine b'.cck of land may be considered as being offered to the public Without Reserve. The intention being to sell at prices to suit the times, and on exceptionally easy terms, viz , 10 per cent, cash, 10 percent, in six months, 15 per cent, in twelve months, remainder secured on the pro perty at a low rate of interest. These terms are practically i uch as to admit of instalments of purchase money being paid from the land ilso f. The remainder of the property will in the meantime be open for private sale in such areas as buyers may require, and on terms that will be within the n aoh of any practical farmer of model ate means, a large proportion of the purchase money being allowed to remain secured on the pro -1 petty at Ct per cent, interest. The Gladfield Estate was a first selec tion by Mr Mackintosh on the Oreti i Plains, ai d adjoins the well-known pro , perty of Messrs Smith and Kingswell, as also the deferred payment block of 4,000 seres—every section of which ia now oo f copied by thriving sutlers. The Orati Plains, of which Giadfie’ 1 was a special selection, ia now > established as the best and largest area of wheat-growing land in Southland, and tho whole of the property to be offered is within easy distance of the Winton or r Otautau railway stations. For plans and full particulars apply to 'j the British and New 7c land Mortgage - and Agency Company, limited ; or the i- National Mortgage and. Agency Com pany, Limited, luvereirgill, Dunedin, Oamaru, Timaru, Christchurch, and Agents throughout the eolonies. 3 403



Matson, Cox and Co. Messrs matson, cox, & co. have for Sale, privately, in Blocks ) of from Two to Five Acres, some of 'he best LAND in Ashburton County, just outside the Belt, Allenton. Easy terms Also, good House, 7 rooms, and 9 acres Laud. 2 281 1 Matson. Cox & Co. 4 UCTIONSERS & VALUATORS, LAND. STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RATES AND ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS VOOL, GRAIN, SEED AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have now on hand for sale— Wdolpacks and Cornsacks Fencing Wire of all aizea, B \rhed Plain Green and yellow Tancred Turnips Skirvin Swedes and other Turnip Seeds of all descriptions Mangolds, etc. Clover Seeds of all descriptions Cocksfoot Rye-grass Tea in boxes and half-chests Bran, Oats, Chaff, &o. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY— REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. Wool Purchased IN uARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES OK CONSIGNED TO THE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, OR THE HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS. WEEKLY SALES OF HORSES, COWS, PIGS 4ND ALL KINDS OF STOCK AND PRODUCE ON SATURDAYS AT 11 O’CLOCK SHARP. FORTNIGHTLY SALES or S T O C K Will be held at f ASHBURTON AND TINWALD Alternately. NEXT SALE AT ASHBURTON YARDS " ON TUESDAY, MARCH 31 AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Oo•, Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machine?, * I a MATSON, COX, & CO * I WEST STREET, Ashburton 70 { HAVE FOR SALE CHEAP. ' WOOLPACKS, full weights \ FENCING WIFF Nos. 8 and 9, at , less than cl: < LINSEED, colonial , BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s to LSP , a ton ( TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip tions, guaranteed to grow _ • OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH & OTHER CLOVERS j MATSON, COX AND 00. E-akaia. WE have much pleasure In intimating to our clients and others in the Rak’ia District that we have made ar ran c meats to attend the Regular FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK There, and we have every confidence In soliciting a share of their patronage. MR L. OXLEY, RAKAIA, Has kindly consented to receive entries for the present. 413 MATSON, COX & CO.



WE HAVE FOR SALE—CHEAP, DRAYS STRIPPERS PORTABLE VVHARE ALSO Howard's Twine Binders. MANILLA & HEMP TWINE COLZA, NEATSFOOT& CASTER OILS CORN SACKS, Lugo si'io. Everything of the Beal Quality and make and at the Lowest Prices,



JOINING & DRAWING-ROOM Suites I in Velvet, Tnpeslry, Repp, Damaek, 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 ont of their shop. I J. M. & Co. having imported machin ery can execute orders in any design | Cheaveu than any other house in the j trade. As new shipments are among I them, large and extensive Stocks must be cleared at less than cost. I j HIGHEST PRICE PAID i FOR j Good Second-Hand Furniture or j Household Requisites. Furniture sold on Deferred Payments. Venetian Blinds Made to Order &o. Funerals ! Furnished in First-dais Style. J. Meecli & Co. | EAST AND BFFNETT STREETS- J



Andrew Orr. Bargains Extraordinary. t JUST OPENED TEN TRUCKS BOOTS TEN TRUNKS BOOTS Girls’ E.S. at Maids’ at Women’s Best Kid Gents’ Boots TEN TRUNKS BOOTS s. d. 0 9 OPENING UP -30 CASES 30 NEW DRAPERY GOOD-, EX RIMDTAKA. Business Notices. M MURRAY “ Tempus Fugit.” R. MURRAY 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 craes) at L 5 10s. 150 to choose from. Every Watch guaranteed of good quality, and warranted for three yeaia. A choice and well-selected assortment of Gold and Silver Jewellery marked ow at a low figure to ensure a speedy clearance. ROBERT MURRAY, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Exo., EAST STREET. 12 2331 CANTERBURY BRANCH wmm Established 1859. Capital 1 1,000,00 b Unlimited Liability of Shareholders rjIHS PREMIER OOLO NI AL COMPART FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. AGENT, ASHBURTON. 24 T H E WONDER OF THE Herman’s 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 Hce 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 moat economial, as well as the simplest plan in the world for the bure and prevention of diseases incident to farm stock By its use the firmer can secure the health of his stock at the rate of |<f per head per annum. In al large Sheep Districts in Australia, South America, and Africa, no other pro paration is used. The vermin destroyer is also invaluable for the purpi, of the Horticulturist; and it is most extensively used by the Flower and Kitchen Gardener n Europe, America, and the British possessions in all parts of the Globe. One packet dissolved in two buckets of water will serve for over half an acre of ground and will effectually prevent blight and exclude all other garden pests. As a Vermin Killer it is an unrivalled specific. Its use will speedily exterminate all household pests, such as bugs, cockroaches, fleas on animals, moths in fan, end 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 vermiA, while the household pets such as cats and dogs will not touch it in any form, and at; therefore perfectly safe. The above marvellous discovery has gained for Herman Bros, and Co,, London, the silver medal at thv jitercolonial Exhibition at Melbourne, 1866, besides numerous testimonials from Government offioia 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 for,, Ashburton and vicinity, and from him the preparation can be obtained In paroels. Price—One Shilling; or six packets for Five Shilling*. Liberal reduction allowed to the trade. Manufactory— BEAUMONT SQUARE, MILE END ROAD, LQNDON. 8 28



Ashburton permanen BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum for De* posits at Call, per cant, per annum for three mouths, and 6J per cent, per annu if fixed tor 6 months or over. j Ward, manager. Office:- Ar Cl ambers, Bornst 1 strea* Winter Fashions. ORR AND ALCORN BEG to announce the Arrival of thei. first shipment of New Winter goods per last direct mail steamer R'mutaka. We have much pleasure in calling the al tenth.n of the ladies to the superb stock of Dress Materials, Mantles, Millinery, I etc , now open for inspection, which we feel sura are the choicest goods of the { kind yet shown in Ashburton. I New shades in French Merino ! New Ve'veteens—black and colored [ Now Shirtings j Ke v Table Damasks and Table Napkins | New Hollands—brown and cream New Calicoes and Sheetings I low Carpets and Mattings New Zealand Manufactured Kidder Carpets Now goods for every department. CLOTHING. CLOTHING. In the Clothing Department we hare I opened up some special lines of extra* I ordinal y value, including MEN’S BOYS’ and YOUTHS’ SUITS, I to which we invite particular attention New Shirts of every description New Hats—twsed and felt New Hosiery drawers and Cardigan jackets. BOOTS. BOOTS. ! Oku and Alcorn are still Selling Boots ! cheaper than any other house. | ORR AN D™A LCORN, / EAST STREET. 3 14