feted by the enemy. The British en tered, and after a slight skirmish with the rebels who were still in the vicinity returned to their camp. The Anglo-Rusaian Situation. St. Petersbcgh, March 19 A semi-official journal of St. Peters burgh states that Mr Gladstone’s recent declarations regarding the Anglo-Rus sian situation had cleared the ground for parleying of a pacific character.

AUSTRALIAN.

(REUTER’S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.) Address in Reply. Sydney, Yesterday. In the Legislative Council this after noon, the Address-in-Reply to the Go vernor’s Speech was adopted without opposition. Sir Henry Parkes an nounces his intention of offering him self as a candidate for the first vacant seat in the Legislative Assembly. Shipping. Sailed—Manapouri, s.s,, for Auck land. Melbourne, Yesterday. Arrived, this morning—Te Anau, s.s., from the Bluff. The Mails. Adelaide, Yesterday. Arrived, this morning—Orient Com pany’s R.M.S. Orient with the English mails dated London, t*eb. 13.

TELEGRAMS.

[per press association.! Education Board. Napier. Last Night. After a lengthy discussion, ,the Educa tion Board decided to accept the extra building grant of LI ,000, and to remain in office until the Government formulate their proposals in next session of Parlia ment. A section of the Board were for resigning, bat the majority agreed with Mr Ormond, that to throw the manage ment of the education of this district into the hands of the Government would re sult in a serious injury. Tobacco. Mr Vollbracht, the managing Director of Vollbracht’s New Zealand Tobacco Company, is now here, inspecting the growing crops and giving instructions for saving them. He declares that Hawke’s Bay is a second Connecticut in soil and climate, &nd that he never saw purer leaf or larger crops in the United States. Messrs Ormond, Tanner, Bussell, and others, have determined to put a large area under tobacco. An experimental crop of a few acres on Mr Ormond’s es tate has yielded 2,0001 b per acre, of very fine Connecticut leaf, an altogether excep tional crop. Supreme Court. Wanganui, Las*- Night. R. W. L. Coles was convicted of steal ing a horse, and sentenced to six months with hard labor. A. B. Campbell, for stealing a watch at Martan, was found guilty, and sentenced to twelve months’ imprismment with bard labor, as there were two previous convictions against him. R. Wilson, for obtaining money nnder false pretences, got six months’ imprisonment with hard labor. The criminal sittings are expected to conclude to-morrow. i Fortunate Creditors- Napier, To-day. An insolvent having drawn the first horse in Jacob Faithful’s consultation, now pays bis creditors in full. The Governor. Welli gton, Last Night. It is understood that his Excellency the Governor will retain to the (Colony on Tuesday, and that the Hinemoa is to go to Onehunga to-morrow for the purpose of bringing him down to Wellington. Industrial Exhibition. The following tenders have been re ceived for the Exhibition buildings : Accepted—Murdoch and Rose, Welling ton, L 2,597. Declined—Grey and M Co'l, Christchurch, L 2,498; J. Hopwood, Wellington, L 2,636; R, Carmichael and Sons, Christchurch, L 2,696 ; Secular and Archibald, Wellington, L 2.716; J. Lockie, Wellington, L 2,983; W. B. Bcott, Christchurch, L 2,916; E. 6. Houghton, Wellington, L 3,034; Thom son and M'Lean, Wellington, 1.3.147 ; R, Martin, Dunedin, L 8,219 ; H- M'Kenzie and Co, Wellington, L 3.239 ; O. B. Yine and Co, Wellington, L 4,183. In accepting Messrs Murdoch and Rose’s tender, glass windows have been stipulated for, .which will involve an increased coat of LIOO or L2OO. The Currency. Dunedin, Last Night. The Chamber of Commerce to day adopted a petition to Parliament, urging the appointment of a Committee to con sider the Currency and Banking question. They also carried a resolution urging the appointment of shorthand reporters in Courts. Minister of Mines. The Hon the Minister of Mines intends remsinpg in town till Monday, and will then make a tour of the Otago goldfields. Ha will bo accompanied by Mi V. Pyke, on his visit of inspection. Drug Company. At the annual meeting of the New Zea land Drug Company to-day, a dividend at (he rate of 7 per cent, per annum was agreed to, and L 8,396 18s 8d was carried forward, It was resolved to open a branch of the business in Sydney, where keen competition has already sprung up. Sutherland v Loba. Dunedin, To-day. In the Vice-Admiralty Court in the case Sutherland v ship Loba, the Court found L 430 and interest due to plaintiff on bot tomry claim, and condemned the proceeds of the ship in that sum and costs. Fire. A six-roomed house at Roalyn, owned by John Torrance, who "is at present in Auckland, was burned down this morn ing. The house was insured in the Colo nial for L3OO. The furniture was not in sured. Oddfellows. Invercargill, Last night. The Grand Lodge cf Officers of the American Constitution of Oddfellows having finished their Conference, are being entertained at a banquet this even ing, which is largely attended. All offi cials have been re-elected.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1885.



Public Noti o Persons with Dogs TR. Runs 20 and 21, aout River, will be prosecuted. 3 330 SAMt ANY Person TRESP Properties of the i be prosecuted. DUDLEY «! 2 302 A. PATTE6 LOST —From a paddocl Ashburton Saleyarc morning last, 4 half branded 91. Anyone givi that will lead to their reco warded. GEORGE J 3 410 t N A L NO All ACCOUNTS again Timber Merchant, must be before SATURDAY, 21st! will not be recognised, COUNTS DUE A. Tapper on or before same date, oi ings will be taken for without further notice. A. 8 391 Y. ZEALAND B ASHBURTON. BI The above Bridge will b' all Traffic, except foot paasi 18th, I9th and 20th March 6.30 a.m. By order. JAMES Bl Assistant Engii Christchurch, March 12, 1 TOWLE’S pennyroyal ai females quickly correc ties and relieve the distress! prevalent with the sex. Bo 2s 9d, of all chemists. Pr E. T. Towle, chemist, Not land. Wholesale of all houses.—Beware of imitat



Ashburton ooal and fire wood DEPOT, r. s7bean Has for Sale at Lowest Bates— COAL (Newcastle and Native). POSTS and RAILS, STAKES, WIRE, &C OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, OHIOKWHEAT. Also, a first-class NEW EXPRESS with Reversible Seats. Terms, if desired. R. S. Bean, West street. 6 1147



XTOTICE is hereby given that the Partnership hitherto existing be tween the undersigned, William Fowks and George McEwen, as Bootmakers, has this day been DISSOLVED by mutual consent. The Business will in future be carried on by the said George McEwen, on his own account, who will discharge and receive all DEBTS DUE by and to the late firm. Dated at Ashburton *hia 9th day of March, 1885. _____ WILLIAM FOWKE. GEORGE MoEWBN. Witness to both signatures— J. 0. Duncan, With reference to the above, George McEwen begs to say 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 Winter Fashions. OEB AND ALCOBN BEG to announce the Arrival of their first shipment of New Winter goods per last direct mail steamer Bimutaka, Wo have'much pleasure in calling the attention of the ladles to the superb stock of Dress Materials, Mantles, Millinery, etc., now open for inspection, which we feel sura 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 New Hollands—brown and cream New Calicoes and Sheetings New Carpets and Mattings New Zealand Manufactured Kidder Carpets New goods for every department.



Holloway’s Pills. —Health or Wealth.— No sane person would hesitate an instant in the choice between these two conditions. Now is the season to secure the former either by restoring or confirming it. These Pills ex* I pel ail impurities from the system which fogs foul vapours, and variable temperatures en gender during winter ; this medicine also arts most wholesomely upon the skin by disgorging the liver of its accumulated bile, and by ex iting the kidneys to more energetic action; increases the appetite for food and strengthens the digestive process. The stomach and liver, which most disorders originate, are fully under the control of these regenerative Pills, which act very kindly yet most efficiently on the ] tenderest bowels.—[Advt.] j The local industries of Ashburton are grow ing'apace, A visit to the principal workshops in this town will convince any of our readers that there is still a splendid future before us if we Only patronise those of our enterprising townsmen who are determined to do a legiti* mat business with small profits. In Burnet street the workshops of Messrs Meech and Co present a busy appearance, and having im proved machinery are able to turn out an ex cellent display of household furnishings equal to any in Canterbury. We anticipate a great demand'and a satislactory profit for the manu facturers tn return. In East street Messrs M. and Co. have also opened a show room, where is to be seen somp very fine furnitpre suitable tjball classy and we believe at pripes that must compand a ready, sale. Our advice is— inspect weebaud Co.’s stock for house fur.



CLOTHING. CLOTHING. In the Clothing Department we have opened up some special lines of extra ordinary value, including MEN’S BOYS’ and YOUTHS’ SHIRTS, to which wo invite particular attention New Shirts of every description New Hats—twsed and felt Now Hosiery drawers and Cardigan jackets. BOOTS. BOOTS, Obh and Alooeht are still Selling Boots cheaper than any other house. ORR AND ALCORN, EAST STREET. 3 4U



Auctions. Town Section 837, FOR SALE. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Messrs Izard and Loughnan to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, Burnett street, on SATURDAY, MARCH 21st, TSWN SECTION 837, Fronting Aitken street. This is a capital site for a House, nor thern aspect, and the land is of first-class quality. Persons desirous of procuring a site for a house are invited to inspect this and attend the sale. Terms Liberal. Rale at 1 o'clock. T. BULLOCK, 3 344 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MARCH 21st. Six Sections FOR SALE IN TINWALD, AND £ ACK E SECTION, On Beach Road, with HOU'E thereon. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr Roderick Mc- Kenzie, to Sell by Public Auction, on the above date— TOWN SECTIONS, Numbers 8 and 101, fronting McMurdo street, Tinwald, good Building Sites, and / 234, 235, 236, 237, fronting Anne street. These would make a good paddock until required for Build ing purposes. All securely fenced and laid down to English grass, Also, lot containing \ Acre, front ing Beach road, on which is erected a 4-Roomed House. Terms liberal at sale. Sale at 1 o’clock, T. BULLOCK, 3 352 Auctioneer.



To Let and For Sale. FOR SALE—A double-seated BDGGY and Set Harness. Apply Hev. 0. H. Standage, Wesleyan Parsonage. 3 3^B Tenders. COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for— 1— Maintenance of part of Ashburton- Rangitata Water Supply for twelve months 2 Carting and Driving 50 iron pipes for weir at Pudding Hill. Specifications can be seen at Council office, and Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, to be sent in not later than H o’clock a.m., Friday, 27th March. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 3 408 County Engineer. DOMAIN BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the Office of Caretaker of the Domain. The schedule specifying the duties may be seen at the office of the Secretary, Arcade Chambers, Burnett street. Tenders, addressed to (he Chairman, must be left at the offices of the Secretary before 12 o’clock at noon on Wednesday, tlie 25ih instant. By order. J. WARD, 3 407 Secretary, Meetings. gUN!> A Y SERVICES. The Rev. R. F. Garbett will hold Evening Service at St. Andrew’s Church, Tinwald, on Sunday Evening at 7 p m 3 413 rpHE ANNUAL GENEKAL MEET- X ING of the Ashburton Caledonian Society will be held in th e Lyttelton Times Office, Arcade, on SATURDAY, 28tb in stant, at 7.30 p.m. Business ; Election of Directors, Report and Balance-Sheet and Election of Officers. 0. REID, 3 390 Secretary. CHORAL SOCIETY. Messiah, AT THE TOWN HALL, ON £ I GOOD FRIDAY. Conductor-SIDNEY WOLF, R. A.M 3 37G



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



SATURDAY, MARCH 21. Town Section 707, Wills street, together with BUILDING, For Sale by Public Auction. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Messrs Mont gomery and Co. (in liquidation) to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, Burnett street, on the above date TOWN SECTION 707, Having a Frontage of G6ft on Wills street, on which is erected a large Stable. This Section being only a few chains from the Central Hotel and Wakanui road ought in the course of a few years to materially increase in value. Inspection invited. Terms liberal. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 3 343 Auctioneer.



Oddfellows’ hall.—miss GHNEVIEVE WARD.—Wednes day, March 25th, and following night, the gifted English tragic actress, assisted by Mr W. U. Vernon, the celebrated English actor, and a specially selected company, will have the honor of making their first appearance in Ashburton, when will be produced two of Mies Ward’s greatest pieces —“Forget-me not ” and •• Nance Oldfield ” The season cannot extend over two nights. Admis sion, 4s, 2t 6d and la. Box plan, tickets, and all information may be obtained at Milner and Thompson’s Music Ware house. Signor Agrati, business manager; Liddy, agent. 3 395 Auction. , SPECIAL ENTRY. SPRING CART. Alfred harrison win sell by public auction at his new rooms to-morrow, 1 strong Spring Cart, almost new. 3414 ALFRED HARRISON, SATURDAY, 21st MARCH. SPECIAL ENTRY. MR T BULLOCK has received in structions to Sell by Public Auc tion, at the Arcade, on the above date— Draught COLTS and FILLIES, O various ages (good stamps). Sale at 1 o’clock. T.~~BULLOCK, 396 Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, MARCH 21st. T.S. 842, 818 «& 689 FOB SALE. MR T. BULLOCK has received In structions from A. G. Cook, Esq., to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on Saturday, March 21at, TOWN SECTION 842, corner of Cass and Aitken streets; 689, fronting Cameron street and neat the Ash burton Brewery ; 818, fronting Aitken street. These Sections will be sold on very liberal terms of payment. Sale at 1 o’clock. ~ T. BULLOCK, 3 353 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MARCH 21. VALUABLE TOWN SECTION 231, Havelock street.



WINSLOW. A NUMBER OF Allotments SUITABLE FOR A PADDOCK, FOR SALE. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Proprietors, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on SATURDAY, 21st MARCH, 10 ALLOTMENTS, Numbered 110, 112, 11?, 118, 119, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, containing about 12£ Acres. These are suitable for a Paddock or site for a house. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 3 348 Auctioneer. TO PARTIES IN SEARCH OF FIRST CLASS AGRICULTURAL LAND.



SATURDAY, 4th APRIL, At 2 p.m. At the Salerooms, Don street, INVERCARGILL, A portion of the famous Gladfleld Estate, Bond/ 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 of 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 block 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 such as to admit of instalments of purchase money being paid from the land itself. The remainder of tho 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 reach of any i practical farmer of model ate means, a large proportion of the purchase money being allowed’ to remain secured on the pro perty at 6§ per cent, interest. The Gladfield Estate was a first selec tion by Mr Mackintosh on the Oreti Plains, ai.d adjoins the well-known pro perty of Messrs Smith and Kitigswell, as also the deferred payment block of 4,000 acres —every section of which is now oc cupied by thriving settlers. The Oreti Plains, of which Gladfie’ i was a special selection, is novy established as the best and largest area of'wheat-growing land in Southland, and the whole of the property to be offered is within easy distance of the Wintoq or Qtantau railway stations.



FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. R T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr John Turner, of Christchurch, to sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, Burnett street, on the above date, Town Section 231, 66 Feet on HAVELOCK STREET. As this section is centrally situated, being only a few chains from the railway | station, post office and Council Chambers, 1 if ought to prove a very safe investment. Very liberal terms of payment—declared That VALUABLE Having a frontage of at sale. Sale at I o’clock, T. BULLOCK, 8 337 Auctioneer,



For plan? and full particulars apply to the British and New 7 c Und Mortgage and Agency Company, ; or the National Mortgage and Agency Com pany, Limited, Invercargill, Dunedin, Oamaru, Timaru, Christchurch, and Agents throughout the tolonies. 3 iO3



Auctions. SHEEP SALE AT RAKAI rpHE NEW ZB ALA r D LOAN \NE I MEROANTILB AGEN Y CO. (Limited), will offer by Public Auction, AT R A K A I A, ON THURSDAY, THE 2nd APRIL, 5000 Merino EWES, sound mouth 1000 er * no withers, sound 'rom some of the most celebrated flocks in Canterbury, Also, HEEINO LEICESTER AND LIN COLN RAMS. Sale at 12 o’clock. C. W, TURNER, Agent, Rakaia. E, G. STAYELY, 409 Auctioneer. RAM AND EWE FAIR.



MESSRS CHILES AGO. are in structed to offer by Public Auction, on account of Hon. iV. S, Peter, at the Ram and Ewe Pair, to be held on the 26th March, his annual draft of 1 Merino Ewes from the \nama ” Station ; these sheep are sound mouthed and in good condition. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer ; 3 380 GEORGE JAMESON, Agent. ASHBURTON RAM & EWE FAIR. TINWALD YARDS. THURSDAY, 26th MARCH, 1885. Messrs matson, cox & co. have For Sale, as above, the fol lowing Drafts of undeniable Good Sheep,



VIZ,. , 1400 300 1200 1200 2000 3000 2000 1250 2000 250 250 Westerfield Merino EWES, guaranteed sound mouth Westerfield Merino EWES, 2 and 4-tooth Mount Peel Merino EWES, sound mouth Haldon Merino EWES, sound mouth Windermere Merino EWES, full mouth, bred by Hon. It. Campbell Pareroa Merino EWES, full mouth Ashwiok Flat Merino EWES, full mouth Dinda Merino EWES, full mouth From North, Merino EWES, full-mouth Also, Longbeach Ist cross full-mouth EWES Longbeach 2nd cross full mouth EWES . Horsley Downs 2nd cross 2- 4o U tooth EWES; a very grand Hoe; Also, - _ Longbeach Lincoln RAMS, 2- j tooth ; 25 Leicester RAMS, 2-tooth . _ Westerfield Merino RAMS, 2- 40 tooth _ Westerfield Merino RAMS, 4 4<-> and 6-tooth . - Rokeby Merino RAMS 4*5 _ _ Southdown Ram LAMBS, bred ZKJ from imported stock by H. W. Parsons, ttsq. __ Hampshire Down Ram LAMBS 3<-> from imported stock by W. Moody, Esq. And a large number of other entries. Any of the above lines of sheep may be treated for privately. Sale at 11 o’clock sharp. 3 387 MATSON, COX & CO. TINWALD. TOWN SECTION 11, McMurdo street. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the proprietor to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, Burnett street, on Saturday, March 21st, T.S. 11, McMURDO STREET. Good site for a cottage. Sale at 1 o’clock, 3 33G T. BOLLOCK, Auctioneer.



PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT 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 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.



Earn and Ewe Fair. Ram*and 15we Fair, Undi'T the auspicies of the ) \ SHBUETON agricultural XA. and PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE ANNUAL RaM AND EWE FAIR, , Under the above auspices, will be held at the TIN WALD YARDS, ON , 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 be 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*ock and Saleyards Company. H. H. SECRET AN, ' Secretary, Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association. 3 205 George Jameson. Rye Grass Seed. J AM A CASH PURCHASER. GEO. JAMESON, 7 230 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 rjIHOMA-S’S DIP, in 151 b tins and 1001 b drums. GEORGE JAMESON, 2 261 Ashburton.



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, a UCTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE A. AGENT. VEJEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. FOR SALE Second-hand DRAYS, In good order. ALFRED HARRISON mo LET—Section, well fenced, with -L good stable thereon, cheap, near Reid and Gray’s yards. ALFRED HARRISON. FOR SALE—Billiard Table, size three quarter, 12ft by 4£ft. Nearly new, in perfect order. Complete. ALFRED HARRISON The Standard Company. gPEOIAL NOTICE: THE LIGHT-RUNNING STANDARD SEWING MACHINE.



The STANDARD has more improvements than all the other Sewing Machines put together I Has always been the best and is now the cheapest. That it meets every require, jnent of a critical public is shown by its great popularity and in creasing sale through out America, Europe, Australia and New Zea land. WALTHAM AOEBT FOB ASHBURTON— W. C. Page, EAST STREET, Aihburton?



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 i 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 Tiuwald. 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 offccsd previous to the sale. T. BULLOCK, 8 3&3 Auctioneer.



Andrew Orr. > Bargains Extraordinary. L JUST OPENED— TEN TRUNKS BOOTS TEN TRUNKS BOOTS <sirla’ E.S. at ... ... Maids’ at ... Women’s Best Kid ... Gents’ Boots TEN TRUNKS BOOTS s. d. OPENING UP -30 CASES 30 NEW DRAPERY GOODS, EX RIMOTAKA. Business Notices. “ Tempus Fugit.” R. MURRAY JNVITES inspection of his splendid stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, Etc., Etc. Special attention is requested for a magnificent line of ENGLISH SILVER LEVER HUNTERS (extra strong cases) at L 5 10a. 160 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. ROBERT MURRAY, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Etc., EAST STREET. 12 2331 CANTERBURY BRANCH. mmwms. sal Established (859. Capital 11,000,0 cm (h/’m* rrFo L/rbility of Sharfhol a w fJIHE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. AGENT, ASHBURTON. U T HE WONDER OF THE WORLD. Herman’s WORLD-RENOWNED SHEEP WASH AND CELEBRATED VERMIN DESTROYER. This preparation Is known throughout the civilised world to be far superior to any thing yet discovered for eradicating tick, scab or lice on sheep, goats or cattle. It is sufficient to say that One Shilling Packet of the Powder dissolved in two backets of water will wash Eighteen Sheep. This admits the most economial 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 hia stock at the rate of |d 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 purpl of tha Horticulturist; and it is moat 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 nse 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 aimpl and plain directions are given on every packet. The powder can also be used In dry state for the destruction of rata and mice. A little sprinkled on a shoe of bread and batter, or a piece of meat or cheese la sought after greedily by those vermin* while the household pets such as cats and dogs will not touch it In any form, and tf J therefore perfectly safe. The above marvellous discovery has gained for Herman Bros, and 00., London, the silver medal at the .nteroolonial Exhibition at Melbourne, 1866, besides numerous testimonials from Government officla and all the elite of the medical 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 car be obtained In parcels. Price—One Shilling; or six packets for Five Shillings. Liberal reduction allowed to the trade. Manufactory—BEADMONT SQUARE, MILE END ROAD, LONDON. 8 28



TWINING & DRAWING-ROOM Suites In Velvet, Tapestry, Repp, Damask, and Cretonnes, &c. In Workmanship and Quality these can not be surpassed in Canterbury. FIRST-CLASS WORKMEN Employed, thus guaranteeing strength and durability in every article turned out of their shop. J. M. & Co, Laving imported machin ery can execute orders in any design Cheaper than any other house in the trade. As new shipments are among them, large and extensive Stocks must be cleared at leas than cost. HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOR Good Second-Hand Furniture or Household Requisites, Furniture sold on Deferred Payments. Venetian Blinds Made to Order &c. Funerals Furnished in First-class Style. J. Meech & Co. BAST AND BURNETT STREETS.



Machine Shop, WAKANUI ROAD. CHARLES RAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, Reapers and Binders, and all classes of macninery. Special attention given to Bicycles, Tricycles and Sewing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and adjusted. Model work. General repairs. Canterbury Mills. O FARMERS AND OTHERS. A SHBURTON PBRMANEN ix BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 5£ per cant, per annum for three months, and 6 J per cent, per anno if fixed tor ti months or over. 3 384 CORN SACKS, h size and weights. At lowest current rates, 2 292 C. W. TURNER. Office : - • Ar street j Ward, Manager. Chambers, Barnet* I3RAINS, GOOD i articles!