Burnt to Death. Mastbrton, To-day. A four-year-old daughter of Duncan McLachlah, Opaki, was accidentally burnt to death through her clothes catching fire. Alleged Perjury. Wellington, Satuiday. An Information for perjury has bie i laid against T. B. H. Taylor, boat builder, Clyde Quay. It is alleged that the per jury was committed in a written declara tion made last month. The Weather. The present week has been an excep tionally wet one in Wellington. So far the rain has fallen on 10 days out of The rainfall has already reached 2’39in, as compared with 2 - 84 in for the whole of March last year. Strong winds hare been experienced, chiefly from the north-east, and there has been lightning on four days of the month. Preserved Fish. Mr Liardet, fishmonger here, is making several experiments in tinning and pre serving fish. Mr Liardet is using almost every variety of salt water fish, and also fresh water eels. He has forwarded a trial shipment to Sydney; and by the Doric to-morrow he sends home a large quantity of fresh salt water fish.

Narrow T’scape. A slight outbreak of fire was discovered in the refrigerating chamber of the Doric this morning. It is understood the cause was the accidental upse f ting of one of the lights, and it is fortunate that the fire was discovered in time, otherwise the result would have been very serious. Freezing Company. Blenheim, Saturday. At a large meeting ofHhe shareholders of the Marlborough Meat Freezing Com pany to-day a resolution was almost un animously passed censuring the Directors and calling on them to take steps to stop all further expenditure and wind up the Company without delay. Severe com ments were made on the way the Com pany ori?inated and was managed, and on the excessive salaries paid to the Man aging Directors and Secretary, who first started it. It was stated at the meeting that the owners c f the ship Lyttelton are claiming damages from the Company for sending her away from Picton not fully loaded, and that such a claim will fully absorb the calls now being made on the shareholders. Fire. m , Nelson, To-day. A narrow escape from a serious fire took place here yesterday morning at four o’clock. A constable on duty observed fire breaking through the roof at the rear 'of Beeves and Co.’s auction room. With the aid of the night watchman and others the constable extinguished the fire before much damage was done. Cave for the Bullion. Oamahu, Saturday. A deputation from the Borongh Coun cil waited upon Sir-Julius Vogel on Satur day afternoon, with reference to urging the Government to tkao steps to place the town in a state of defence from hostile attack. Sir Jullus said he thought the money that would require to be spent on this would be much better applied to pro moting the development of industrial enterprise. He did not think there was any danger of the town being visited by hostile cruisers. Ho said in the event of such a contingency all the bullion could be removed to one of the larger towns for OIATAf V Refusal of Duty. Port Chalmebs, Last Night. Seven firemen of the steamship Tainui were sentenced at the Police Court yes terday to be imprisoned with hard labor for one month for continued refusal of duty. Great trouble has been experienced with the firemen of this vessel. The Reception. The detachment of the L Battery, who tetnrned from the Government prize firing on Saturday, were met at the railway station by the Battery, headed by the Battalion Band, and were escorted to the Drill Hall. Several hundred people were at the station, and the men were loudly chef red as they marched through the streets. Colonial Treasurer. Dunedin, Last night. Sir Julius Vogel arrived last night, and expects to remain in Dunedin till Monday week. Faster Encampment. The Government have empowered Lieutenant-Colonel Stavely to purchase tents necessary for the Raster encamp ment, so that it will not fall through. Beyond Recognition. The body found on the bank of the Taieri River, near Nenthorn, last week cannot be identified, and the inquest has been adjourned for a fortnight. The body is much decomposed.

TTTR ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, MARCH 28, 1885.



In Bankruptcy. V. R. I\ T BANKRUPTCY. IN tlie District Court of Ashburton, (being a Local Court of Bankruptcy) holden at Ashburton, In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1883 Notice is hereby given that I, JOHN STEPHENS, of Ashburton, in the County of Ashburton, in New Zealand, black smith, have this day filed in the said Court at Ashburton a petition to be adju dicated a bankrupt. Dated this 23rd day of March, 1885. JOHN STEPHENS. Witness to signature— G. D. Branson, A Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New Zealand. 3 422 Matson, Cox and Oo- ESSRS 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, and 9 acres Land. 2 281 Matson, Cox & Co. AUCTIONEERS & 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— Woolpaoks and Corn sacks Fencing Wire of all sizes, B wbed Plain Green and Yellow Tancred Turnips Skirvin Swedes and other Turnip Seeds of all descriptions Mangolds, etc. Glover Seeds of all descriptions Cocksfoot Rye-grasa Tea in boxes and half-chests Bran, Oats, Chaff, &o. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. Wool Purchased IN uARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES 08, CONSIGNED TO THE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, OB THE HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS. WEEKLY SALES OP HORSES, COWS, PIGS AND AT.!. KINDS OF STOCK AND PRODUCE ON SATURDAYS AT 11 O’CLOCK SHARP. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF S T O C K Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD Alternately. NEXT SALE AT TINWALD YARDS ON TUESDAY, MARCH 24 AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Cog Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines,



There are no less than 623 newspapers and periodicals published in foreign lan guages in the United State. Fear hun dred and eighty-three of these are Ger man, 41 are French, 33 are Scandivaian, 26 are Spanish, 12 are Bohemian, 11 are Butch, 6 are Italian, 4 are Welsh, 3 are Portugese, 2 are Polish, 2 are Hebrew, 1 is Irish (the Gael of Brooklyn), 1 is Chinese, and one Is printed in the Chero kee dialect. It would be difficult to ad duce a more striking proof of the compo site character of the American popula tion. “ What has become of the Opposition?' is a question frequently asked by persons who take an intelligent interest in New Zealand politics. Certainly there is just cause for curiosity on this point. Though the Premier and Colonial Treasurer and a number of other members of the House have taken the country into their confi dence since the close of the session, no leading member of the Opposition has spotcen, and we hear nothing of the in tention of any leading member of that party to address his constituents. In acting thus, the leading members of the Opposition are guilty of a grave derilio tion of duty. It Is absolutely essential to good government that there should be a well organised and active Opposition. We never see in the United Kingdom a parallel to the condition of affairs at pro sent obtaining in this colony. When a party have been ejected from power there they do not *• throw up the sponge ” and “ let things rip.” They exercise an un ceasing vigilance over public affairs, just the same as if they were in the majority. They criticise all Ministerial measures and daring the recess they continually keep before the public their views on the leading questions of the day. By this means they prevent the Ministry of the day from acting in all things according to “ their own sweet wills they keep up in the public mind a living interest in politics ; in short, they discharge their duty as a constitutional Opposition.— Sangitikei Advocate. The Times St Petersburg correspondent gaya ; —An interesting discovery is re ported to have been made by the Governor of Irkutsk in the course of bis prolonged , inspection of the province, which shows that Siberia is still an unknown country, even to the Russian authorities. His Ex cellency came across the little town of Dim, with 500 inhabitants and 160 houses ■ and four ancient churches, with remark- I- able relics of Cossack times. It is still under the republican rule of Vetch oi public assembly, convoked by a bell as in times of Novgorod the Great, although the new municipal institutions were sup posed to have been applied to that part oi the empire ten years ago. Not one of the inhabitants can read or write. . Catarrh of thr Bladder. — Stmgmj .rotation, inflammation, all kidney ■N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 3 Furs AND Bugs. —Beetles, insects, roaches ants,- bed-bags, rats, mice,, gophers, jack-rab bits; cleared out by “ Rough on Rats.” Th( Png Co., General Agents, 3



MATSON, COX, & OO WEST STREET, Ashbubxoh W ] HAVE FOR SALE CHEAP. WOOLPACKS, full weights FENCING WIBF Nob. 8 and 9, at leas than oar LINS BED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10b to LSS a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH & OTHER CLOVERS MATSON, COX AND CO. WE HAVE FOR SALE—CHEAP, DRAYS STRIPPERS » PORTABLE WHARE 3 I ALSO I Howard’s t Twine Bindebs. d a T, t jf 38 k ill or in of he MANILLA & HEMP TWINE COLZA, NEATSFOOT& CASTER OILS CORN SACKS, Large size. ng Everything of the Best Quality and make he j and at the Lowest Prices. es ib he Matson, Cox & Co.



To Let and For Sale. A GOOD SPECULATION FOR A BUSINESS MAN. TO LET or SELL, the GROCERY ST» iRE and DWELLING HOUcE, situate on the Wakanui road A capital trade has been done for the last 5 years. The goods, which aro all first-class* can be taken at a valuation. N.B. The under signed requests all Accounts to be Paid at 3 420 ANDREW YOUNG. FOR SALE—A double-seated BUGGt and Set Harness. _Apply Rev. 0. H. Standage, Wesleyan Parsonage. 3 398 Tenders. TENDERS Wanted for Building Three roomed House at Waterton town ship. Plans and specifications at Gtjar dian office. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders to be in by March 31st, JBBS. 3 426 MILES HOOD. G 0 R S E. /■> RUBBING IT TENDERS are invited up to 4 p.m. on Tuesday next, for Grubbing Gorse and Trimming Fences on the section adjoin ing the Ashburton Saleyards. GEORGE JAMESON, 3 416 Ashburton, HATCHING. Tenders required immediately for THATCHING 21 stacks, more or lees, on the Hinds portion of the Laghmor Estate. Work urgent. 3 423 DONALD McLEAN. Public Notices: LOST —A Parcel containing Wearing Apparel on Beach road, Saturday afternoon. Finder rewarded on leaving same office of this paper, or B. Rickard, Wakanui. 3 429 o T E. Persons with Dogs TRESPASSING on Runs 20 and 21, south bank Rasaia River, will be prorecuted. 3 330 SAMUEL BOYLE. Money. SEVERAL sums of Money to Lend on freehold security, at current rates of interest. 3 428 CHAS. W. PURNELL.



TOWLE’S pennyroyal and steel pills for females quickly correct all irregulari ties and relieve the distressing symptoms so prevalent with the sex. Boxes Is l£d and 2s 9d, of all chemists. Prepared only by E. T. Towle, chemist, Nottingham, Eng land. Wholesale of all the wholesale houses. —Beware of imitations. 1 12 MR J, IYESS begs to inform his debtors, and all persons desirous of transacting any business with him, that he will be in attendance at his Office, Burnett street, every TUESDAY and SATURDAY. Office hours : 10 a.m. to 6 p.m, 2 188 V. R. S OTICE OF REVISION OF LISTS. To tho Justices of the Peace in the Jury District of Ashburton. You are hereby requested to attend a MEETING of Justices to Revise the Jury List for the District of Ashburton, at the Resident Magistrate’s Courthouse, Ashburton, on Saturday, the 4th day of April, 1885. J. R. OOLYER, 3 405 Jury Officer.



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



Meetings. H N D A Concert & Dance Will be given at the Hinds Sohoolroo'.n, in aid of the Schcol Fund, on FRIDAY, 27th instant. Music*! Director, MR SIDNEY WOLF, R.A.M. 3 424 CHORAL SOCIETY. Messiah, AT THE TOWN HALL, OK GOOD FRIDAY. Conductor-SIDNEY WOLF, R.A.M. 3 376 _ *k* MASONIC DRKSS CONCERT will be given by f The St. John’s Lodge, No. 1858, E. C.s in the i MASONIC HALL, TANC <ED STREEf on i FRIDAY, the 17th APRIL, 1885 MusicdP&irector Bro. S. Wolf, R.A.M. sgramme in future advertisement. t 3 42 - , A P/T IST UCECH, Oddfellows’ Hall, Ashburton. I AjJNIVIiisARY [ Tea Meeting r, and j. SALE OF WORK. tj GOOD FRIDAY, 3rd, 1885. Tickets —Is 6d each.



THE ANNIVERSARY SERVICES, Will/He conducted by the Rev 0. Dxllaston, Christchurch, OIT EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 6th. 3 : 333 * ODDFIk.LOWS’ GENEVIEVE WARD.-f-Wednes day, March |26ih, and following night, the gifted Etudish actress, assisted by MrJ W. u. the celebrated Englisl actol, anß? a /specially selected company, winroav* the honor of making their first /appearance in Ashburton, when will* be produced two of Miss Ward’s greatest pieces —“Forget-me not ” and “ Nance Oldfield ” The season cannot extend orer two nights. Admis sion, 4s, 2t 6d and la Box plan, tickets, and all information may bo obtained at Milner and Thompson’s Music Ware house. Signor Agrati, business manager; Liddy, agent. 3 395 Auction. 2 2 ASHBURTON Ram & Ewe Fair. MESSRS MIL ES & CO. are in structed to offer for Sale by Auction, at the abovs Fair, to be held at the TIN WALD YARDS, ON THURSDAY, 26sh MARCH, The following lines of Sheep : On account of Messrs Dudley tmd Nor they— Hampshire Down RAM LAMBS (bred by W. Moody, Timaru) Hampshire Down RAM LAMBS (bred by Messrs Dudley and Northey) 4 Down RAMS (bred by Mr Coe, Selwyn) Lincoln RAMS, 4 and 6 tooth On account of F. M. Rickman, Wai mate— "J /A Shropshire Down RAMS, 2- , A" tooth On account of E. Amyes— Qft Shropshire Down BAMS, OU LAMBS, and 2-tooths On account of P. 0. Threlkeld, Flaxton— -20 Lincoln RAMS gQ English Leicester RAMS On account of W. 0. Walker, Valetta—■ rjK Merino RAMS, 2, 4 and 6 • tooth On account of F. M. Foster— Lincoln RAMS, 4-tooth Also, on account of various owners— -4146 If-bred EWES Merino EWES (including 1500 UtlOV/ of the well-known Anama Sheep)



Sale will commence at 11 o'clock sharp. 3 425 J. T. FORD, Auctioneer; GEO. JAMESON, Agent, Ashburton. ASHBURTON RAM & EWE PAIR. TINWALD YARDS. * THURSDAY, 26th MARCH, 1885. Messrs matson, cox & 00. have For Sale, as above, the fol lowing Drafts of undeniable Good Sheep, viz., .. Weaterfield Merino EWES, I AOO guaranteed sound mouth Westerfield Merino EWES, 200 2 and 4-tooth Mount Peel Merino EWES, I 200 sound mouth _ Haldon Merino EWES, sound I 200 mouth _ Windermere Merino EWES, 2000 full mouth, bred by Hon. R. Campbell Pareroa Merino EWES, full -2000 mouth Ashwick Flat Merino EWES, 2000 full mouth Dinda Merino EWES, full- I 250 mouth From North, Merino EWES, 2000 full-mouth Also, _ Longbeach Ist cross full-mouth , 250 ewes Longbeach 2nd cross full -250 mouth EWES . _ Horsley Downs 2nd cross 2- I tooth EWES; a very grand line; Also, _ Longbeach Lincoln RAMS, 2- 5 O tooth ;25 Leicester RaMS, - 2-tooth _ Westerfield Merino RAMS, 2- 4° tooth Westerfield Merino RAMS, 4 40 and 6-tooth 45 Rokeby Merino RAMS Southdown Ram LAMBS, bred 20 from imported stock by H. W. Parsons, Ksq. _ Hampshire Down Ram LAMBS 39 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 II o’clock sharp. 3 387 MATSON, COX & 00.



Canterbury Mills. ! Jio FARMERS AND OTHERS. CORN SACKS, GKIOULTURAL Machine Shop, WAKANCI ROAD. CHARLES RAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, Reapers and Binders, 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 'VTOTICE is hereby given that the jy Partnership hitherto existing be j tween the undersigned, William Fowkb and Geokge MoEwen, as Bootmakers, has this day been DISSOLVED by mutual consent. The Business will in future be carried on by the said George MoEwen, on his own account, who will discharge and receive all DEBTS DUE by and to the late firm. Dated at Ashburton this 9th day of March, 1885. Witness to both signatures— J. 0. Duncan. With reference to the above, Geokge MoEwen 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 bis well-known first-class ability as a workman, ho will have the enjoyment of receiving from the public such support as will constitute a swingeing business. 3382 ht. size and weights. At lowest current rates, 2 292 C. W. TURNER. WILLIAM FOWKE. GEORGE MoEWEN.



Auctions. SHEEP SALE AT RAKAIA. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY CO. (Limited), will offer by Public Auction, AT RAKAIA, THURSDAY, THE 2nd APRIL, 5000 Merino EWES, sound mouth 1000 Mer f no WETHERS » sound from some of the most celebrated flocks in Canterbury, Also, MERINO LEICESTER AND LIN COLN RAMS. Sale at 12 o’clock. C. W. TURNER, Agent, Rakaia. E. G. STAYELY, 3 409 Auctioneer. RAM AND EWE FAIR.



Ram and Ewe Fair. Ram and Ewe Fair, ) Under the auspicies of the Ashburton agricultural AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE ANNUAL RaM AND EWE j FAIR, Under the above auspices, will be held at I 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, Ashbnrton County Stock and Saleyards Company. H. H. SECRET AN, Secretary, Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association. 3 205 George Jameson. r ßye Grass Seed. CASH PURCHASER. GEO. JAMESON, Ashburton. J| AM A 7 230 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 drams AND rjIHOMAS’S DIP, la 151 b tins and 1001 b drums. GEORGE JAMESON, 2 261 Ashburton. A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, * UCTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE \ AGENT. VEJSKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. VGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. FOR SALE Second-hand DRAYS, in good order. ALFRED HARRISON rjtO LET—Section, well fenced, with J- 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. 1 ] PEOIAL NOTICE. ,



I\/TESSptS MILES & CO. are in -IVJ Aglncted to offer by Public Auction, on of flon. W. S. Peter, at the and Ewe Fair, to be held on. the 2(ith March, his annual draft of 1 Merino Ewes from the \nama station ; these sheep ar6 soUnd mouthed and in good condition. J. T. FORB, Auctioneer; 3 380 GEORGE JAMESON, AgenU PRELIMI& ARY I IMPORTANT SALE OF SUB U R AND OTHER PROPERTY, N Being a portion of that well-known and ST ATE, QEOYE F MR T. BULLOCKAf&^con j ffnction with Messrs Bros.), has received instructions from Robert Wilkin, Esq., to offj|rT)y Public Auction, at the Attede, |m An early date, A pm’tioL that well-know Property {Grow&jTarm, 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 Loner 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 Auctioneer. TO PARTIES IN SEARCH OF FIRST CLASS AGRICULTURAL LAND.



THE LIGHT-RUNNINQ 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 ment of a critical public is shown by its great popularity and in creasing sale throughout America, Europe, Australia and New Zea land. WALTHAM AGENT FQft ASHBURTON— W. C. Page, EAST STREET,



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 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 per cent, 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 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 reach of any practical farmer of modetate 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, at d adjoins the well-known pro perty of Messrs Smith and Kingswell, as also the deferred payment block of 4,003 acres—every section of which is now oc cupied by thriving settlers. The Oreti Plains, of which Glad fie’ 1 was a special selection, is now established as the best and largest area of wheat-growing land in Southland, and the whole of the property to be fi <J- rec j j 8 within easy distance of the Winton or Otautau railway stations. For plans and full particulars apply to the British and New Zo land Mortgage and Agency Company, uimited ; or the National Mortgage and Agency Com pany, Limited, Invercargill, Dunediu, Oamaru, Ximaru, Christchurch, ! ahd Agents throughout the wienies. 3 403



auuiow vi l . y I, J UST Bargains Extraordinary. OPENED TEN TRUNKS BOOTS TEN TRUNKS BOOTS Girls’ E.S. at Maids’ at Women’s Best Kid , ... Gents’ Boots TEN TRUNKS BOOTS s. d. . ... ... 6 9 OPENING UP -30 CASES 30 NEW DRAPERY GOODS, EX RIMDTAKA. Business Notices. MURRAY HBU “ Tempus Fugit .” R. MURRAY JNVITES inspection of his splendid stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, Etc., Etc. A Special attention is requested for a magnificent line of ENGLISH SILVER LEVER HUNTERS (extra strong cases) at L 5 10«. 150 to choose from. Every Watch guaranteed of good quality, and warranted for three years. A choice and well-selected assortment of Gold and Silver Jewellery marked ow at a low figure to ensure a speedy clearance. ROBERT MURRAY, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Em, EAST STREET. 12 2331 CANTERBURY BRANCH. MmM M Established 1859. Capital 1,000,00 n Unlimited Uubiuty of Shareholders PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY T H E FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. . George Jameson. AGENT, ASHBURTON. 24 fJIHB 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 oradictating 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 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 pro paration is used. The vermin destroyer is also Invaluable for the purpi of the Horticulturist; and it is most extensively need by the Blower 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 furs, and insects on birds of all kinds, from the canary to the poultry. For this purpose slmpl and plain directions are given on every packet. The powder can also he 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 cats and dogs will not touch it In any form, and ta ; therefore perfectly safe. The above marvellous discovery has gained for Herman Bros. and Co., London, the silver medal at the .ntercolonial Exhibition at Melbourne, 1866, besldea numerous testimonials from Government officla 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 Agnnt f o * Ashburton and vicinity, and from him the preparation can be obtained In parcels. Price—One Shilling; or six packets for Five Shillings. Liberal reduction allowed to the trade. Manufactory—BEAUMONT SQUARE, MILE END ROAD, LONDON. 8 28



JOINING & DRAWING-ROOM Suites in Velvet, Tapestry, Repp, Damask, and Cretonnes, &o. 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. having 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 less than cost. HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOR Goon 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. EAST AND BURNETT STREETS.



Ashburton permanen BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum for De« posits at Call, 5J per cent, per annum for three mouths, and 6J per cent, per anno if fixed tor 0 months or over, j Ward, Manager. Office:- Ar Chambers, Barnet* street Winter Fashions. ORB AND ALCORN BEG to announce the Arrival of their first shipment of New Winter goods per last direct mail steamer Rimntaka. 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 we 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 New Hollands—brown and cream New Calicoes and Sheetings New Carpets and Mattings New Zealand Manufactured Kidder Carpets New goods for every department. CLOTHING. CLOTHING. In the Clothing Department we have opened up some special lines of extra* ordinary value, including MEN’S BOYS’ and YOUTHS’ SUITS, to which we invite particular attention New Shirts of every description New Hats—tweed and felt New Hosiery drawers and Cardigan jackets. BOOTS, Boom Okr and Aicorn are still Selling Boots cheaper than any other houee. ORR AND ALCORN, BAST STREET, 8