TELEGRAMS.

[PEB PRESS ASSOCIATION. ] Presentation. Thames, SatunFv Mr Medlicott, of the Bank of N'< w South Wales, left last evening cb route for Christchurch. A presentation was made to him, and some of his numerous friends saw him off by steamer. Regatta. Auckland, Yesterday. The fifth regatta of the Auckland Row ittg Association waa held to-day. What with the postponed races and the walk over It was a comparative failure. A White Elephant. Jas. . Thompson, a half caste, of Kapuo, waa arrested at Te Awamutn, charged with stealing nine oases of printing type, of the value of L2OO, part of the plant once used In printing Gorst’s paper, in the old days of the King movement. The prisoner was remanded. Not Appreciated. The railway authorities have started cheap Saturday railway excursions* That to-day was patronised only by 150.

Poisoned. Auckland, To-day,

A boy named Murray, aged four years, m poisoned on Saturday through taking carbolic acid.

Fatal Dire. Simon O’Brien, aged 18, son of Mr O’Brien, contractor for the city tramways, was kilied at the city baths on Saturday. The water was shallow, and he dived, striking bis head on the bottom.

Colonial Treasurer. Sir J. Vogel arrived from Waiwera yesterday, and addresses a meeting to morrow night.

A Fiasco. The Bowing Association’s regatta on Saturday waa a complete fiasco. There were competitors for four events, and the others were postponed in consequence of thoroughness of the water. r Honor Declined. ■ Mr Fraser, M.H.R. for the Thames,who was gazetted a Justice of the Peace on the 6tb instant, has declined the honor.

A Fatal Bathe Wanganui, To-day. A carpenter named James Harvey was drowned yesterday in Felt wood’s Greek while bathing with a man named Nicholson. The latter swam down the creek a few yards, and on com ing back he saw Harvey’s hands sticking up, and he made an attempt to save him, but as Harvey was palling him he had to jet him go. The inquest is now pro ceeding.

The Aorangi. Wellington, Saturday. The New Zealand Shipping Company’s RM. 8. Aorangi left for London at 4.45 p. m. with the English mail. She carries equal of 14. R)0 carcases of frozen mutton, 118 passengers, 37 bags of mails, and two boxes of gold, valued at LIO,OOO, and a foil cargo of wool and other produce. She is due at Plymouth on March 28th. Valentines. About 3,800 valentines were posted through the Wellington Post Office to day. Poorly. Patronised. A cheap excursion train ran to Kaitoke yesterday. There were about 250 passen gers. The lonic. 3* te lonic sailed for London at 1 35 thfe afternoon. She takes a large cargo, {oahiing 15.000 carcases of mutton, tents also takes about thirty-five passen gers. Bemoved. Mr George Donne, better known on the Tttrf by his racing name of “ Mr G. Bate,” the owner of The Poet and other well known bones, has determined to remove his headquarters from Christchurch to ■Wellington, and is already in negotiation for securing a sits for a stable in the vicinity of MoNab’s Gardens at the Hntt. The Hanroto. ”, Welling roN, To-day . The Hanroto arrived from Sydney at 2 this morning. On Saturday morning a young man named R. A. Cranston, saloon passenger for Christchurch, died from consumption.

A Bolt. Last evening while Mr Nathan* mer chant, and his daughter eleven years old, wire driving in a buggy the horse bolted, upsetting the trap, which fell on Mr Nathan and child, the former receiving a alight eonousaion and scalp wound. The girl received a double fracture of the right thigh, severe bruises, and shock to the nervous system. She is progressing favorably.

Respect to Gordon. Chbisxchukch, To-day,

In response to an invitation from the Major, all the places of business were (dosed to-day as a mark of respect to the memory of the late General Gordon. A special service was held in the Oathedral, Which was densely crowded, and a salute whs.'fired by the artillsry in Hagley Park. The Oathedral service was conducted by the Very Bev. the Primate, and all the flags In the city are half-mast.

Strike. < Boss, To-day. Nearly all the employees of the Ross United Gold Mining Company struck to day, In consequence of the 10 hours’ system end, iu some Instances, reduction. in wages. Police Offences Act. Dunedin, Yesterday. At Port Chalmers Police Court on Saturday J. Stevenson was charged with a breach of the Police Offences Act by working his hone and dray on Sunday. The evidence showed that he had been carting slaughtered sheep to the local re frigerating works, and that they mnct have been spoiled by the heat if not sent to the freezing chamber on that day. she Magistrate dismissed the charge, considering the work one of necessity. Minister for Public Works. The Hon. Mr Richardson left ny the express for the Eorth on Saturday morn ing. The Hon. A. T. Stuart also left en route for Napier, a special carriage being placed at the disposal of his party.

Bioters In Gaol

Laurence White, -one of the men who

vnt convicted of the manslaughter of Wil liam Meldram at Nenthorne, waa brought • op at the City Police Court on Saturday, charged with behaving mutinously and riotously in gaol. A.s he promised to be have better in future he was convicted and ordered to come up for sentence when called upon.

The Weather. The splendid weather for the past week, and which promises to continue, has brought the crops forward fast.—Harvest ing ia beginning in the Southern districts, and ther results are expected to be very satisfactory.

Fatal Fall. A fireman, named Ebenezer Brown, fell off his train near Goodwood yester day, He was., brought on to town and taken to the Hospital, where he died last night.

General Gordon. . ■ Ddnbdik, To-day. - In several city churches yesterday refer ence wsrhutde to General death, Bmt-WatUUe -preached 'the -principal ser nfidtbn the subject at St. Andrew’s. St, HhlthWa was draped in black. i Forty-eight Honrs’ Walk. . Tbe. following have entered for the 48 hours* walk. Rayner, Swan, Delaney, Fosse, Brooks/ Bayne, Johnson, Crofts ygd Scott,

The snb-Oommittea appointed to draw up a programme for the Excursion Sports met at Messrs Matson, Cox and Co.’s ‘ dices on Saturday evening. Present — His Worship the Mayor (in the chair), Messrs Thomas, Secretan, Leahy, Wronghton, Tasker. W. 0, Davis, J. McLean Dunn, and J. A. Caygill. Be fore the business of the evening was en tered on, a deputation, purporting to re present the public, and consisting of Messrs G. D. Branson, 0. W. Ireland, W. Anderson and R. Hill, waited on the Committee. Mr G. D. Branson acted as spokesman, and stated that a number of the public, who felt deeply interested in the matter, and had given considerable attention to the subject, were grieved to learn that a move ment was on foot to take the excursionists

who were expected to arrive on the 26th away out of the town to tl e river bed, while the beautiful public Domain, almost in the very centre of the town, was being overlooked. He also learnt that it was the intention of the persons promoting the sports to charge admission to the ground, a step which, as the excursionists were our visitors, he could only charac terise as monstrous. Entertaining these views the deputation bad waited on the Committee in the hope that these matters might be amended and the sports transferred to the Domain and made free His Worship the Mayor begged to remind Mr Branson and the rest of the deputation that the time for such a protest as theirs had passed. As soon ss the excursion was talked of, the Cricket Club had taken the matter in hand and undertaken to provide a suitable day’s attractions, and for that purpose had formed a very strong Committee, including many of the most prominent business men of the town. At their meeting on Thursday, however, hearing that there was a desire to make the entertainment of a public nature, the Committee had stayed all proceedings until the result of the public meeting on Friday night was known. In answer to a requisition he (the Mayor) had called that meeting, but he was sorry to say that the public seemed to tako very little interest in the matter as there was only an attendance of twenty or thirty. The result of that meeting was nil, and at its close the Cricket Club had again taken up the matter and were prepared to carry it through to a successful issue. He thought every credit was due to them for the interest they were taking in it, and he did not personally consider that the charge for admission was at all objectionable. Mr D. Thomas went into figures, and did not see how a successful entertainment was to be provided under LSO or L6O, and he did not consider the burgesses were called upon to contribute to that extent. Mr Caygill thought the action of the deputation and the section of the public they were representing was in very questionable taste, The Cricket Club had been quite willing to give way if the public had been willing to take the matter up, but they had not, and now the action of the deputation could only have the effect of placing them in the dilemma of either dropping the sports and making no provision for the excursionists, or of carrying their sports through with a strong probability of financial failure. After the Mayor had promised to bring the matter before the meeting of the General Committee on Monday evening next, the deputation withdrew. A draft programme was then drawn up, which will be submitted to the general committee, who meet to-night at 830 o’clock at Messrs Matson, Cox and Go’s office.

ttttc ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1885.



Christchurch excursion to ASHBURTON. All Persons wishing to see our Visitors Entertained in the PUBLIC DOMAIN, FREE OF CHARGE, are requested to kindly attend a MEETING, at Mr BRANSON’S Office, next to Court-house, TO-MORROW Evening, at 8 p.m., to Excursion Day Gala BA B Y~~S H O W. BICYCLE AJID OTHER RACES. LADS AND LASSES MERRILY DANCE. COSTUME CRICKET MATCH. ROSELLE BROS. ON THE FLYING TRAPEZE. SPORTS GROUND. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, consider matters. 2 248 2 239



OUT FOR THE Costume Cricket MATCH, which will take place on the day of the EXCURSION from CHRISTCHURCH to be held in the PUBLIC DOMAIN, (and not in the Hirer Bed), Beautiful scenery and splendid Lake Boating, etc., also the celebrated UNTAMED FIERY STEEDS will be in attendance, and JOHNNY UP THE ORCHARD. Admission free. A firat-clara band has been engaged. R. HILL, 2 2H Hon Secretary pro tern.



Public Notices: MR J. IYE3S begs to inform his debtors, and all persons desirous of transacting any business withhim, that he will be in attendance at his Office, Burnett street, every TUESDAY and SATURDAY, Office hours ; 10 a. ra. to 5 p.m. 2 188 TE RING LICENSE I hereby give notice that I intend, at the County Council Meeeting to be held in February next, to apply for a Slaughter ing License for Large and Small Cattle for R.S. 30,756. GEORGE H, ALLINGTON. Cairnbrae, Jan. 23, 1885. 1 128 CARD—To all who are suffering from the error's and indiscretion of youth, nervous weakness, early decay, loss of manhood, etc., I will send a recipe that will cure you fiee of charge. This great remedy v as discovered by a missionary in South America. Send a self-addressed envelope and sixpence to prepay postage to the Rev Joseph T, Inman, station D, New York City, U.S.A. 1



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



R. pUBLIO NOTICE. RATING ACT, 187 G. The ASSESSMENT COURT for the District of Borough of Ashburton for the purpose of Hearing and Determining all OBJECTIONS to the Valuation List or Lists, for the said Borough, will be held at the place and on the date hereunder mentioned, viz : Borough of Ashburton, on FRIDAY, 27th February, 1883, at the Re sident Magistrate’s Courthouse, Ashburton, at 2 p.m. H. CLINTON S. BADDELEY, Judge. J. R, COLYBR, Clerk Assessment Court. Resident Magistrate’s Court, Ashburton, 16th February, 1885. 2 247



Licensing district of ash. BURTON. I hereby give notice that the following persona have bean duly nominated Candi dates for the Office of Committeemen for the Licensing District of Ashburton : Andrews, George William Chapman, Stephen Stephenson 1 udley, Charles Thornton Grigs, John Harper, Charles John McLean, Donald Thomas, David Taylor, Thomas.



And I further give notice that a poll for the Election of Five of the abovenamed Candidates will be taken on FRIDAY, 20th day of February, 1885 r at the Sale yards Office, Tinwald, commencing at 9 a.m., and closing at 6 p. m, F, MAIN WARING, Returning Officer. Ashburton, February 11th, 1885. 2 243



SOUTH RAKAIA LICENSING DISTRICT. Licensing Act 1881, and Amendment Act 1882. I hereby give notice in accordance with the provisions of the abovenamed Acts and the Regulations of Local Elections Act, 1876, that the ELECTION of FIVE PERSONS to form the Licensing Com mittee for the district of South Rakaia, will be hold at the Road Board Office, South Rakaia, on SATURDAY, the 28th of February, 1885. Nominations which will be in the form set forth in the Regulation of Local Elec tions Act, 1876, will bo received up to noon on Tuesday, the 24th day of Feb ruary instant, at the Road Board Office, South Rakaia. A. MAKEIG, Returning Officer. Dated this 14th day of Feb ruary, 1885. 2 245



ELZ BROTHERS, Coach builde r s, BRICK BUILDINGS (Opposite Cookson’s Stables). We take this opportunity to inform our friends and the general public that wo have RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS, and by turning out but first-class work at moderate charges hope to receive as before a fair share of patronage. To Re pairs, Re-painting and Re-Trimming, wo pay particular attention. 1 152



Railway Notices. ZEALAND RAILWAYS. , (Christchurch Section.) OHE4P EXCURSION TO TIMARU. On Thursday, February 19th, an Ex cursion Train, running from Christchurch to Timaru, will take passengers from Ash burton and Tinwald, leaving Ashburton at 11.16 a m. and Tinwald at 11.25 a.m., arriving at Timaru at 1.30 p.m., and re turning about G p.m. Fares to Timaru and back, 5s Gd first; 4s second ; children half fares. Tickets may be purchased in advance, but are available by the excursion train only, and only between the stations named on the tickets. FREDK. RACE, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, 14th February, 1885. 2 246 Masonic



QORN and chaff stork CHAFFCUTTING, CHAFFOUTTING. We are prepared to cut Chaff in any quantities, on Farmer’s premises. Jones & Bradshaw HAVELOCK STREET. I 67



# 41 & 1 SHBURTON KILWINNING ROYAL ARCH CHARTER, 187, «.C. The Regular Convocation of the above Chapter will be held at the Masonic Ball, TO-MORROW (Tuesday) EVENING, at 7.30 p m. Companions Tequested to attend Visiting Companions invited. By order of the M.E.2,



Lost, Found, &c. STOLEN or STRAYED-From Chert sey Hotel, on Monday 9th, a re triever DOO, answering to the name or “ Rover,” marked on riyht ear. Anyone giving information for whereabouts will be rewarded. S. J. Lak»en. 2 228 LOST— A Black Leather HAND BAG, parcel of needlework inside. Ten shillings reward to anyone returning same to Mr J. M. Cambridge, East street 2 236



Tenders. f| LENDERS are invited for the EREC- J TION of about 240 chains wire FENCING at Grove Farm, Tinwald. Tenderers will be shown the ground by the manager of the farm. Tenders must be sent into Robert Wil kin and Co,, Hereford street, Christ church, on or before noon of 17th Feb ruary, instant. Specifications and full particulars ob tainable at the offices of Messrs Robert Wilkin and Co., Hereford street, Christ church, Thomas Bullock, Esq., Ashbur ton, Uinwald Hotel, Tinwald, The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. ROBERT WILKIN & CO., 2 218 Christchurch,



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, A UCTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE ‘SI agent. VEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.



mo LEASE—The following Town Seo- X tionb suitable for business sites : T.S, 510, 609, 514, 497, 496, 455, 456, 452, 433, 636, 421, 342. The above are in the estate of the late Hon W. B. Rhodes, for which long leases on very easy terms can be arranged ; many of them are vc/y central and suited to any kind of business. Apply ALFRED HARRISON, Agee'. mO LET—Office in Coleman’s Build- X ings. Apply ALFRED HARRISON, Agent. FOR SALE—Billiard Table, size three quarter, 12ft by Nearly new, in perfect order. Complete. ALFRED HARRISON



Auctions. SATURDAY, 21st FEBRUARY. BUILDING CHERTSEY, (Two OF JfrHICH A DJOIN THE CHERTSEY s Hotel,) FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, By order of the Mortgagees. MKT. BULLOCK has received in- I structions from the Mortgagees to Sell |jy Public Auction, at the Arcade, Burkett street, Ashburton, on the above datb, 8 BUILDING ALLOTMENTS in O the Township of Chertsey, each O containing about J-acre, as follows, viz., lot 2, situated between the Chertsey Store and Hotel ; lot 4, fronting the Railway, and adjoining the Hotel property ; lots 12,18 and 20, fronting the Railway Station ; and lots 19 and 21, facing Maldon street and the back of the station. These Sections were bought at the first sale of the township allotments, and are well situated. Inspection invited previous to sale. 2 204 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer, fotments Sale at 1 o’clock.



To Let and For Sale. rjp 2 a 6° O LET, AT PER acre rental, A FARM OP 500 acres 500 well watered, together with Dwelling house and Stable thereon, situated near the Hinds. Apply to 1 124 T. BULLOCK.



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



George Jameson. Eye Grass Seed. JT AM A CASH PURCHASER. GEO. JAMESON, 7 230 Ashburton.



T RING BINDER FOR SALE. A second-hand McCormick String Bin der in good order ; immediate de livery. GEO. JAMESON, 2 224 Ashburton. OR SALE, by private treaty. 4 AAA MERINO EWES, sound jl/UU mouths 3 AAA MERINO WETHERS, jUUU sound mouths. GEO, JAMESON, 2 225 Ashburton. rpURNI P SEEDS Greentop ABERDEEN Purpletop ~ Purpletop MAMMOTH Devonshire GREYSTONE Skirving SWEDES WHITE STONE, Etc. JUST LANDED. On SALE by GEORGE JAMESON, 11 210 P West street.



SATURDAY, 21st FEBRUARY. TjfN WALD. FOR SAljf BY PUBLIC AUCTION, To#il Section 43, MoMUM)O STREET, TIN WALD, WIIST BUILDINGS THEREON, MR ? T, BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr S. B. Leash, in consequence of his leaving for the North Island, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on Saturday, 21st Feb ruary, T.S. 43, McMurdo street, Tinwald, containing £ acre, on which is erected a well-built 4-roomed T Cottage. This property is securely fenced and planted. Terms liberal, declared at sale. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 2 205 Auctioneer. ASHBURTON.



SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21. la the Estate'of A, Moore. An Improved Farm Of 498 Acres 1 Rood 28 Perches, Well watered, Situated in the Hinds Survey distrio FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Official As tignee, to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, Burnett street, Ashburton, on Saturday, February 21, THE EQUITY OF REDEMPTION OF AN IMPROVED FARM, Containing by admeasurement— JQO ACRES 1 ROOD2BPERCHES 'it/O More of less, Being R.S. numbered 27572, in the Hinds Survey District, subdivided into four paddocks, and well watered with a County water race. The above Proport y will be sold in one lot, with 198 acres growing crop of tur nips, with which a mixture of grass seed has been sovrn, possession of which can be given at once, and the balance of 300 acres now in crop, and sown with grass seed, on or about the 31st day of March. The land is subject to a mortgage of L 750 and interest at the rate of 7£ per cent per annum, the mortgage being re deemable on the 15th day of September, 3885.



Wool. Wool. Wool. SEASON 1884-85. ITTE ARE PREPARED 10 MAKE T LIBERAL CASH ADYANOES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, SHIPPED THROUGH US AND CONSIGNED TO MILES BROTHERS & CO., LONDON. No Commission Charged on the Ad vance if the Wool is Offered at Auction here and not sold. MILES & CO., Cashel street and Hereford street, Christchurch. GEORGE JAMESON, f 9 1696 Agent, Ashbnrton.



Thos. Bullock. ETC., FOR SALE. FARMS : 662 acres well Watered, Longbeach, could be divided into smaller blocks if required 41 ~ 2 perches, near Wheatstone Township, Longbeach 53 „ 3 roods 20 perches, near Hinds Railway station ; price, L 3 10s per acre; unimproved 118 ~ near Dromore, unimproved 376 ~ 1 rood 35 perches, Improved Longbeach, known as Barr’ farm 50 ~ unimproved, R.S. 32562, Waka nui SUBURBAN i Lot 4, 15, 16, Alford Forest road ~ 24, Alford Forest road, together with house TO LET ; Office in Arcane Chambers Seven-roomed House in Cameron street, lately in occupation of Mrs Boyle FOR SALE: Shop and dwelling-house in M*oro stree* Two shops and dwelling-houses Section with comfortable dwelling-house, with verandah and bay window, Tre vorton 6-roomed dwelling-house, Trevorton 4-roomed house, together with section, Trevorton



MISCELLANEOUS: Reapers and binders, by Wood and McCormick No 8 and 10 fencing wire Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. TO FARMERS. —Second-hand Drays for Sale. T. BULLOCK TO LET—Commodious House in Peter street, lately in the occupation of Mr Woods. -Apply to T. BULLOCK TO LEF—Those commodious premises in East Street, lately in the occu pation of Messis Jones and Bradshaw. T. BULLOCK. TO LET—Cottage on Graham’s Road, Tinwald, lately in the occupation of Mr 0. Bain. Also, House in Wairanul Road, Ashburton, lately in the occupation of Mr R. Maoleam. Apply to T. BULLOCK. Traction engine, together with Theeshing Plant, for Sale. Low price and liberal of payment. For particulars Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE on Liberal Terms or To Let—lß6 acres, fenced, situated near the Dromore Railway Station, lately in the occupation of W. Dalgetty. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK



For further particulars, apply to the undersigned. Terms at Sale. Sale at 1 o’clock, T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. Mr Wm. Ivory, who occupies the ad joining Farm, has kindly offered to show intending purchasers over the property. 8 802



T o GRAZIER S. I am prepared to receive offers for grazing sheep over Mr Moir’s farm on the Mitcham road. < For particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK.



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Wool. Wool. WE have just completed arrangements with Messrs R. Wilkin and Co., whereby we are in a position to pat far mers and others, who wish to try the CHRISTCHURCH MARKET, npon the best footing. Oar NEXT SALE will take place at the Christchurch Wool Stores on 13tb FEBRUARY. The Wool is Carted free from Railway Station to Messrs Wilkin and Co.’a store, and we are prepared to make liberal cash advances on Wool sent through us Free of Commission. FRIEDLANDER BROS. We are purchasers should farmers pre fer selling on the spot to sending to Christchurch. W e can also supply Reapers and Bin - make at Christchurch prices. Ol yq OI per day to be made by pet- Bons 0 f either sex, In their own localities, at work for us. New business. All meet with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We will start you. Outfit worth £1 mailed free. The employment is particularly adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Boy. and girls earn nearly as much as Full particulars and instructions maile.. free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to us at once. Address Stinson anh Co. Portland, Maine, United States. TO FARMERS, CONTRACTORS and others. FOR SALE, Binder Wire, THE JjL ANCHOR Celebrated Ali BRAND In any quantity. ALBERT ROBERTS, 1 We* Ashburton



Great slaughter of Boot* ! ANDREW ORR Has secured the balance of a manufacturer's'stockof _ BOOTS, AMOUNTING TO NEARLY £BOO, AT HALF PRICE. THEY WILL BE OPEN FOR SALE ON SATURDAY MORNI»<» As to Price, Sizes, and Particulars 66 Friday evening’s Guucouk. A* Business Notices.



MURRAY^ “ Tempos Fugit.” R. MURRAY JNVITES Inspection of bis 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 Ids. 160 to choose from. Every Watch guaranteed of good quality, and. warranted for three yeats. A choice and well-selected assortment of Gold and Silver Jewellery marked ow At a low figure to ensure a speedy clearance. New and Chaste Designs suitable for Christmas and New Year’s Gifts. ROBERT MURRAY, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Em, EAST STREET. 12 2331 CANTERBURY BRANCH. Mirm mmwm hi Established 1859. Capital i 1,000,000 if Vi. fTFO IjRBfUTY OF Sh'RREFOLD FRF,



FJI H B PREMIER OOLO NI A L COMPANY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. AGENT, ASHBURTON. 24 rp H E WONDER OF THE WORLD. Herman's WORLD-RENOWNED SHEEP WASH AND CELEBRATED VERMIN DESTROYER. This preparation la known throughout the civilised world to be far superior to 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 moat eeonomlal, as well as the simplest plan in the world for the cure and prevention of diseases incident to farm stock, By its use the farmer can secure the health of his stock at the rate of jd per head per annum. In al large Sheep Districts in Australia, South America, and Africa, no other pre paration is used. The vermin destroyer is also invaluable for the purpi of tbs 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 Globa 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 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 he used In dry state for the destruction of rata 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 cats and dogs will not touch it in any form, and »1 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, Vm»ld n n numerous testimonials from Government officla and all the elite of the faculty in Europe, HERMAN BROS. & 00. 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 bo obtained In panels. 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 yean 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 has been AMAIyG AM ATED and will in future be carried on under the 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 the present be kept open and where goods will be Sold at the Lowest Prices for Gash, but the Offices of the new firm will be at Orr and Go’s Buildings on and after Monday, the 16th instant. The Motto of the new firm will be small profits, small advertisements, large stocks and a large turnover. John Oee] [Robebt Alcorn ORB AND ALCORN, Importers of Hardware, Drapery and General Merchandise. 2 199 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 6 per cent, per annum for De« posits at Call, 6J per cent, per annum for Off laree wnwi ana o, per cent, per «mu If fixed tor 6 monthsor over; “ ‘ JOZ j ward, '’ manager. Office;—Area eChambers,- Burnet atpoa*.* 1