The English Mails. Albany, Yesterday. Arrived—This morning, P. and O. R.M.S. Pekin with the English mails of Feb 6. [Received March 11, 1 p >«.] Smallpox. Sydney, To day. The Ringarooma passengers have been released from quarantine, no fresh cases of smallpox having occurred. Ihe patient James, the steward, is progress ing very favorably towards recovery. Preparation- The Government have ordered active steps to be taken to strengthen the • local defences. ' . {Received March 11, 1 20 p.m.) The Federation Bill. Melbourne, To-day. j The replies of Victoria, South Aus- ; tralia, Queensland and Tasmania, re- e garding the amended drait of a Fede- t ration Bill, will be forwarded imme- a diately to the Imperial Government through Sir Arthur Blyth, the Agent- c General of South Australia. -

TELEGRAMS.

[per •press association.] A Maori Dispute. , t Aucklawp, -Last Fight. 1 An amusing dispute has arisen amongst the Kingites as to who shall have the honor of turning the first sod of the rail way. Wahanni was first selected, but the owners of land where the railway com mences have concluded that it will infringe their mana. Therefore they object, and assert that one of their number shall turn the first sod. Bill of Indemnity. Mr Stuart,. Premier of New South Wales, says that a Government measure to be introduced at the forthcoming meet ing of the New South Wales Parliament, will be a Bill of indemnity in relation to the raising and despatch of the Soudan Contingent. He does not return to Syd ney till April. , Fire* Wanganui, Last night. Mr Finnan’s stables at Aratnoho were burnt down this afternoon ; loss, LICO. There wore insurances, but the amount, and in what offices, has not been ascer tained. Accident. Wellington, Last night. A lad named Billows was run over by a lorrie this afternoon, and had his leg smashed, necessitating amputation. The Colonial Treasurer. Sir Julius Vogel left for Lyttelton by the Hinemoa at 4 45 this afternoon. Tenders- The following tenders have been re ceived for the Whitecliffs branch exten sion contract Accepted ; Jesse Coates, Palmerston South, L 1,847. Declined : Stocks and Wallace, Christchurch, L 2,296; J, Butt, Kaiapoi, L 2,413. Accidental Drowning. Blenheim, To-day. Young’s body was recovered yesterday afternoon in a 22ft bole, in the Pelorua river. The inquest was held last night at Havelock, and 'resulted in a verdict of " Accidentally drowned,” with a rider that “ the jury urge on the Government the necessity of the completion of the Pelorns bridge as early as possible, and the proper authoritiea are requested to open the track to the upper ford.” The funeral will take place at Blenheim to morrow. The ford where the accident happened is very rough, and the ap preaches ate bad, and no lights at night are kept burning on the unfinished bridge. William Young, the deceased, was single, aged 27, a nati e of England, and had no relatives in the colony. Shipping. Port Chalmers, To-day. Arrived Excelsior, 35 days from Mauritius, with 250 tons sugar. A Horsewhipping Case. Dunedin, Last Night. A fracas in Rattray street this after noon, between a well-known insurance canvasser and a professional gentleman, who occupies a prominent position in musical caused considerable ex . citement among those who happened to be in the neighborhood at the time. The assailant, who is a man of exceedingly tall stature, administered a severe horse whipping to the musican, who, on the other hand, is of very small build. Do mestic matters are said to be the cause of the affair. The criminal statistics for 1884 show a decrease of 218 in the number of cases of drunkenness. Oanght at Last. About a dozen charges of sly prog sell - ing are to come before the Police Court on Thursday against shanty-keepers at Nenthorn, on the Otago Central railway line. Death of a Teacher. Mr A. Montgomery, head of the teach ing staff in the Normal School, and a very well-known Otago teacher, died to day of heart disease. Embezzlement. Dunedin, To-day. The case against Green, for embezzle ment, has been farther ‘ remanded. It transpires that his defalcations exceed L4OO. The Fighting Case. Yesterday’s] fracas will form a Police Court case. A Trial Trip. Invercargill, Last Night. The Bluff Harbor Board invited a largo number of citizens to join in the trial trip of the nef tog Awarna to-day. Stewart was visited, arid some hours spent |n ' Raterson-s and other bajs. A stiff breeze was blowing in the early part of the day, and - interfered with the enjoy ment of the majority of the excursionists. The tug* will now be available for ship ping- '''

SPORTING.

TTA’WKE’fI RAY* J.C. AUTUMN MEETING. (By Telegraph ) Napieb, To-day. The following weights were declared hurt night. Acceptances are due to mor row evening:— Fbk Handicap, of 100 bovb ; 1 mile. st. lb at. lb Leonora ... 9 7 O’Beron ... 7 0 Leonata ... 9 2 Denbigh ... 7 0 Minerva ... 812 Derringer ... 7 0 Emir Bey ... 811 Alpine Bose 7 0 Tigredia ... 810 Strenuous ... 7 0 Fusilier ... 8 9 Bonny Blink 611 Ugly Buck ... 8 9 Musket—Maid Deceiver ... 8 7 of Athol Geld- Forerunner... 8 6 ing ®l] Libeller ... 8 4 Messenger ... 61C The Poet ... 8 3 Bevoke .. b} Pearl ... 8 2 Smeorach ... blt Pasha ... 8 0 Mangahone... 6 i Clogs ... 711 Macoaroni ... 6 f The Slave ...7 11 Pastime ... 6 , • Elnoraig ... 710 Maewatiki ... 6 Talebearer ... 7 9 Hurricane ... 6 ( Gabble ... 7 8 Tauhara ... 6 i Christina ... 7 7 Director ... 6 Yankee ... 7 6 Faughaballagh 6 Ainot * 7 6 Ho-rnnata* Th* Laird ... 7 3 tonga ...6 Welwb Handicap, of 100 sovs; two : miles. Leonata ... 10 7 Ascot ... 9 Minerva 10 7 Mongahere 9 Emir Bey... 10 0 Maccara ... 9 Ugly 800 k... 912 Aberon ... 9 TbePpet

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 1885.



Ashburton permanent BUILDING add investment SOCIETY. NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual MfcETING of the Shareholders of the above Society will bo held at their Offices, Arcade Chambers, Barnett street, on the 26th day of March, 1885, at three p.m. Business : 1 — To receive Jthe Directors’ report for 1884 5. 2To elect two Directors in the place of Messrs Thomas Bullock and Hugo Friedlander, who retire by ballot, but are eligible for re-elec tion. 3 And other general business. Any duly qualified member offering himself as a Director at any annual meet ing shall give notice thereof in writing, stating name, address and occupation, to the Manager at least 14 days previous to such meeting. By order. J. WARD, 3 371 Managing Director, mnnucr nni! nnNSIIT.TiTION f!f> ’R



JLguy WHl'dull'feelings Always preceed sic Be|s> r which: nothing but'Hop Bitters w banish. w Read.— ■ ■ . ;.»• •- 1 • VcJmWw that there is nothing on earth eqt to B>tten. os a family medicine. ; Lo



TUE GLOBE UOJNSUIjTATIUiN UU.'JS programme of GREAT AUTUMN AND EASTER HANDICAPS Is now open with a capital of 1.3,000 in 6,000 shares at Ten Shillings each, each share having seven chances. Great Antnmn Handicap 27 nominations. First horse ...£6OO Second horse ... 250 Third horse ... 125 Starters, div. ... 150 Non-starters,div 330 Easter Handicap, 30 nominations. First horse ...£4OO Second horse... 200 Third horse ... 100 Starters, div. ... Non-starters,div 250 £J,150 £1,450 41—Cash Bonds—4l. Will close on April 4, 1885. The above company, in presenting their first programme, would call special at ten- i tion to the address of the parties en trusted with the correspondence. Having been entrusted by the Canterbury Jockey [ and other Clubs with the sole manage ment and control of their totalisators, . which have given universal satisfaction to the public, will be a sufficient guarantee as to the genuineness and successful ■ working of the consul'ation. Special advantages are offered to investors in the Globe Consultation Com- pany, by reason of the tickets being printed in such a manner as to enable the purchaser of a whole ticket to dispose of a half-share, and as each half of the ticket * is numbered, the money will be paid to holders of same on presentation. , Full particulars on application. Letters to enclose two 2d stamps for „ reply and result. Money orders accepted. ‘ Cheques marked correct with Is exchange added outside of Canterbury. Ten per , cent, deducted from all prize moneys. . Programmes, with nominations and full particulars, sent post free on application, 8 Address— GIIOBE CONSULTATION COMPANY, Box 287 Post Office, Care HOBBS & GOODWIN, Hobbs’ Buildings, Cathedral Square, 3 372 Christchurch. Bam and Ewe Fair.



Earn and Ewe Fair, Under the auspicies of the Ashburton agricultural 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 To Let and For Sale. For sale—a good blacksmith’s BUSINESS Apply to THOMAS WHITTA, 362 Lauriston. FOR SALE OR TO LET— 68 Acre FARM of good Land, well watered, and near school. A, Rosook, Lismcre, Hinds. 3 532 QAS PER WEEK. To Let, those fy\J commodious business premises Wakanui road, close to Post Office ; shop fitted up and dwelling of six rooms with scullery: H. M. Jones. 3 357 w 00 LLBN FOR SALE. FACTORY Offers are invited |or the PURCHASE of the LAND, BUILDINGS, ENGINES, BOILERS, MACHINERY, and other Plant of the Ashburton Woollen Factory Company (Limited). (IN LIQUIDATION). The above comprises everything neces sary for Ae manufacture of Woollen [ Goods of every description, and presents a first-class opportunity to anyone inter ested to purchase a Woollen Mill com plete, with all the newest appliances in ! thorough working order, at a nominal | price. ) For particulars, apply to ) JOHN L. SCOTT (Scott Bros), I Christchurch ; or ALBERT ROBERTS, Ashburton, I 3 204 Official Liquidators^^



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, A UOTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE AGENT. YEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. AGENT for THe’nORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. iOR 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. jP TjlOR SALE —Billiard Table, size three- JU quarter, 12ft by Neatly new, In perfect order. ’ Complete, f P ALFRED HARRISON



r Public Notices: IS o T 0 E. Persons with Dogs TRESPASSING on Runs 20 and 21, south bank RaKaia River, will be prosecuted. 3 330 SAMUEL BOYLE. NOTICE TO PATIENTS. Dr. sohwarzbach, m.d., Specialist on Diseases of the Eye, Ear and Throat, Clarendon Hotel, Chriat i church. Hours —from 10 to 1. The Doctor will remain until about the middle ' of March, and will accept no serious cases for treatment at the end of his stay. V. R. N EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. ASHBURTON BRIDGE. The above Bridge will be Closed against all Traffic, except foot passengers, on 9th, 11th, I2th and 13th March, from 8 p.m. to 6.30 a.m. By order. _ * JAMES BURNETT, Assistant Engineer Working Railways. Christchurch, March 6, 1885. 3 334 PATTERN DEPOT. Mrs Hodg^ 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 IVTOTICE TO MEMBERS OP THE JLX LATE ASHBURTON FIRE BRIGADE. Unless UNIFORMS, and other Pro perty of the Council, are returned to Mr W. E. Dolman, within seven days, pro jeedings will be taken for recovery of iame. RUDOLPH FRIEDLANDBR, Mayor. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 9tb March, 1885. 3 366 A : SHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. GENERAL BOROUGH RATE. In pursuance of the Rating Act, 1876, > ut*lic Notice is hereby given that it is he intention of the Ashburton Borough louncil, at a Special Meeting to be held n the 23rd day of March, to strike a Rate f One Shilling in the £ on the total nnual value cf property within the lorough, for the period commencing on tie Ist day of January, and ending on the Ist day of December, 1885, such rate to e payable in one sum on the 6th day of .pril next, at the Town Clerk’s Office, taring Square West, and that the Rate look is now open for inspection at the ime place. , CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, March 9, 1885. 3 364 i SHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. In pursuance with the Municipal Cor porations Act, 1876, and the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876. I hereby give notice that at an ELECTION of ONE PERSON, to fill an Extraordinary Vacancy in the Ash burton Borough Council, caused by the resignation of Councillor Leggett, will be held at the Council Chambers, Baring Square West, Ashburton (entrance by Havelock street), on WEDNESDAY, the lst day of April next. Nominations in the form prescribed in the 2ad schedule of the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, will be re ceived at the Town Clerk’s Office, till 12 o’clock noon, on FRIDAY, the 20th day of March instant. CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 10th March, 1885. 3 368 rOWLE’S pennyroyal and steel pills for females quickly correct all irregular!- 38 and relieve the distressing symptoms so ’evalent with the sex. Boxes Is and i 9d, of all chemists. Prepared only by . T. Towle, chemist, Nottingham, Eng nd. Wholesale of all the wholesale juses.—Beware of imitations. 1 17



Sporting. UN WALD ANNUAL RACES. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 1885. President, 0. J. Hawdon ; vice-president, D. McLean ; judge, M. Stitt; stewards, G. James, B. Gates, A. McLeod, D. McLeod, F. Lewis, J. Begg, D. Tip pett ; treasurer, M. Scott; starter, Dr Leahy; clerk of the scales, A. Garri son ; clerk of the course, B Hanks; hanc icappres, S. Saunders, 0. 0. Fooks, and Dr Leahy. First race to start at 12.30 p.tn. 1— Hurdle Handicap of 12 sovs ; 1J miles ; over six flights of hurdles 3ft 6in high; second horse to receive L2 from the stake ; nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s. 2 Tinwald Cup of 25 sovs ; 1$ miles ; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stake ; nomination, 1 sov; ac ceptance, 1 sov, s—Trotting Handicap of 12 sovs; 2 miles ; second horse to receive 2 sovs from the stake ; 10st up; nomination, 10a ; acceptance, 10s. t—Maiden Plate of 10 sovs ; 1 mile ; w.f.a., for horses that have never won public money prior to the date of entry; entry, 1 f OV —Selling Hack Race of 10 sovs ; 1 mile ; winner to be sold for Ll 5, any surplus to go to the funds ; Bst up ; entry, 1 sov. —Consolation Handicap of 10 sovs ; 1 mile ; nomination, 10s ; acceptance, —Farmers’ Trot of 6 sovs ; 2 miles ; catch weights ; post entry, 10s ; for farmers’ horses that have never won public money. —Hurry Scurry, a sweepstake of 10s each ; £ mile. 10s,



Nominations close on April 4, at 9 p.m,, at Scott’s Hotel. Acceptances close at 9 p.m. on April 11, at Scott’s Hotel. Entries for the Maiden Plate close at 9 p.m. on April 11, at Scott’s Hotel. Rules and Regulations, All nomination and acceptances go to the race fund. The Ashburton Racing Club rules strictly adhered to. Five per cent, to be deducted from all moneys paid for expenses of the course. Three horses to start in each event, or no race. Admission —adults, Is ; saddle-horses, Is ; horse and conveyance, Is each. These races are only open to district horses, that is those horses commonly re siding in the Ashburton County since January 1, 1885. No protest will be entertained unless lodged with the Secretary within twenty minutes after the race has been run, and, accompanied by a deposit of LI, which ■ will be forfeited should the protest not be sustained, proof of such protest to be forthcoming within seven days from date of race. The decision of the Committee in all cases of disputes will be final, Messrs Hobbs and Goodwin’s totalisa tor will be on the ground. A first-class band will be in attendance. Colors of riders of horses to be de clared when nominated. J. HAZELTINE, 3 369 Secretary. Meetings. AN ADJOURNED MEETING of those in favor of FORMING a Working Men’s Club will be held in Fowlei’s Buildings, on WEDNESDAY Evening Next, the 11th instant, at 8 o’clock. By order. 3 365 D. AMOS, Secretary pro tem. A SHBURTON COURSING CLUB. A General MEETING of this Club will be held on 14th instant, at 7.30 p.m,, at the Somerset Hotel. Business —Election of officers and con sideration of programme for forth coming season, and any other busi ness requiring attention. By order. 3 338 M. 0. O. DIGBY. THE REV, FATHER CHASTAG NON will celebrate MASS at Meth ven on SUNDAY Next, at 10.30 a.m. Vespers at Ashburton at 7 p.m. On TUESDAY Next (the Feast of St. Patrick), MASS will be celebrated at Ashburton at 10 a.m., and on SUNDAY, the 22nd, there will be Mass at Rakaia and Vespers at Ashburton at 7 p.m. 3 374



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 0. Dallaston, Christchurch, ON EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL sth. 3 333



Ashburton coal and fire wood DEPOT, R. S _ BEAN Has for Sale at Lowest Rates — COAL (Newcastle and Native). POSTS and RAILS, STAKES, WIRE, Ac OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, OHIOKWHEAT. Also, a first-class NEW EXPRESS with Reversible Seats, Terms, if desired. R, S. Bean, West street, 6 1147 ( Canterbury Mills. HO FARMERS AND OTHERS. CORN SACKS, K. size and weights. At lowest current rates, 2 292 0. W. TURNER. rjIHE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE Fire Insurance Co. We have much pleasure in informing the public of Ashburton that Messrs WILDING, LEWIS & CA FGILL have been appointed AGENTS for the above Company in the Ashburton Dis trict. All risks taken at lowest current rates. LEWIS & GOULD, | 3 328 General Agents for Canterbury. mHE ASHBURTON COUNTY ’ I STOCK AND SALEYARDS ' ’ • COMPANY (Limitep), ' Is prepared to f Dip Sheep IN large or small lots at the following , scale of charges:— For the first 500 sheep, one penny each For the second 500 sheep, one half " penny each “ Forltheseoond 1,000 sheep, one farthing ,r 1 each For flocks of over 2,000 special arrange _ raents will be made, a- The material used will be charged for t. in addition to the above. 1 . , * GEORGE JAMESON, 1 3 207 ’' ’' ’ Secretary.



DDFELLOWS’ HALL. ST. PATRICE’S DAY. Programme of GRAND IRISH CONCERT, Given by the Ashburton Orchestral Society, on TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1885. Part I, 1 Selection, “ The Oollen Bawn ” (Baker) —Ashburton Orchestral So ciety 2 Song, “ 0 ! Erin, my Country ”(Jef ferys)—Miss Butler 3 Song and chorus, “ The Gruiskeen Lawn ” (Benedict)—Mr T. Lowe 4 Song, “ Come Back to Erin ” (Clari bel) —Mrs Hodge 5 Selection, by request, “After Dark ” ( Audibert) —Ashburton Orchestral Society 6 Song, “ The Harp that once ” —Mr Higgins 7 Song and chorus, with cornet obli gato, “Eilleen Allaunah” (Thomas) —Mr Rose; cornet, Mr G. Hosken 8— Waltz, “ Patience ” (Sullivan)—Ash burton Orchestral Society. An interval of ten minutes. 9 Selection, “Irish Aits” (Sifcold) — Ashburton Orchestral Society 10— Song, “ The Meeting of the Waters ” —Mr Higgins 11 — Song, “In' my Wild Mountain Val ley" (Benedict) —Miss Kidd 12— Violin solo, “ The Harp that once ” —Mr Wood 13— Irish Jig, in character—Mr R. Cullen 14 — Song, “ The dear little Shamrock ” Mr Rose 15— Song, “ Kate O’Shane ” (Linley)— Miss E. Barrett 16 — Song, “ The Colleen Bawn ” (Bene dict) —Mr F. Lowe 17 — Selection, Scotch airs (Sibold)—Ash burton Orchestral Society Doors open 7.30 5 commence at eight punctually. Prices of admission, 3p 2s and Is, Seats may be reserved at J. Purchase, Part 11. Hon Secretary, East street, 3 355



Tenders. r|l O CARTERS. TENDERS wanted for Carting about 40,000 feet Timber and other building materials from Valletta station. For particulars apply to BARNES & SMITH, 3 351 Builders, Ashburton. 1 RENDERS are invited for the > Ing:— No. 84—Metalling portions of Wakanui Flat road, about 12 chains No. 85 —Making concrete culvert, Beach road. Specifications can be seen at the Board’s Office, Moore street, Ashburton, whore tenders must be sent in not later than WEDNESDAY, March 18, 1885. FOOKS & SON, 3 360 Surveyors. George Jameson. Bye 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 rjIHOMAS’S DIP, in 151 b tins and 1001 b drums. GEORGE JAMESON, 2 261 Ashburton.



Auctions. THURSDAY, MARCH TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, AND OTHERS, IMPORTANT Clearing Sale OF A LARGE QUANTITY OF TIMBER AND OTHER BUILDING MATERIALS. MR T. BULLOCK has received in etruotiona from A. Tapper, Esq. (in consequence of his intention to discontinue the Ashburton branch of his business), to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, On the Premises, East street, on the above date, The whole of his well-assorted Stock of TIMBER and other BUILDING MATERIALS, comprising— s _ Feet Red Pine Scantlings and 36000 Boards I 6000 ee * l ■^°* ara P* ne _ Feet Rusticated Weather- I 5 000 Boards T _ Feet Feather-edged Weather -10000 Boards Feet Architraves, Mouldings, 20000 Skirtings, etc. __ _ Feet Red and White Pine /J.OOO Flooring and Lining I 800 > * ne Feet V.D.L. Timber (various I 5 00 sizes) Y.D.L. Palings, Doors, Sashes ZJ.OOO e t c . Tons Fencing Wire and quan -15 tity Barb Wire Cwt, Sash Weights and and 0 w _ Yards Wire Netting 250 T _ Pairs Scotch Hinges * / quantity Butt Hinges A number of Register Grates Ranges, quantity Locks and other Building Materials, also, A Portable Whare and Building for removal, suitable for a small granary or stable. Terms at Sale. Sale at 12 o’clock. 3 349 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. PRBLIMIN AEY ANNOUNO EMENT. IMPORTANT SALE OP 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. 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 ttye river being between, affords the same advantage as if they vfete 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 R 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 ejected, and the large attendance at the. mar kets proves that the settlers in the neigh borhood are fully alive to the advantages 1 tfblch these markets offer. Intending purchasers are respectfully invited to inspect the several lots to he offered previous to the sale. BULLOCK, $ Auctioneer.



Stock Sales. Bakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to our clients that for the future the BALES of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Rakaia the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILB AGENCY COMPANY 7 I€GB MATSON, COX & CO. 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 Lots 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 TINWALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three roomed house thereon Lots 356, 359, 360 HINDS. Lot 56 TOWN PROPERTIES. 777, Corner of Cox and William street 778, Adjoining fronting Cox street. 1090, Wills street, with five-roomed bouse, well situated 535, Peter street, with dwelling-house and blacksmith’s shop. 545, 554, 555, To let only, at a nomi nal rental. TO LET : A cottage at Hampstead, rent 4s a week Commodious premises in East street Commodious house in Peter street Blacksmith’s shop, together with dwelling-house, in Peter street Five-roomed house at Trevorton Four-roonpod house at Trevorton Four-roomed house, Graham’s road, Tinwald Seven-roomed House in Cameron street Shop and boarding-house in Triangle Four-roomed house, corner of Cameron and William street Comfortable House, together with Stable, near the Woollen Factory Office in Arcane Shop and dwelling in Moore street, MISCELLANEOUS : FOR SALE. Barb wire No 8 and 10 fencing wire Spring carts, new, from Ll 9 to L 24 Ploughs, harrows, drays Strong building for removal, suitable for granary or stable Quantity of mixed Firewood, from Wai mate, at 30s per curd Second-hand Drays Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. Business Notices. I SLAUGHTER ! ! Have You Read the Following ? Hard Cash Prices, to be turned into Cash. An Immense Sacrifice must necessarily take place when Cash is so scarce as it is at present, MESSRS HAYES & CO., DESIRE to inform the Public Generally, that they are determined to CLEAR IMMEDIATELY, OSE-HALF OP THEIR LARGE AND ASSORTED STOCK OF BOOTS, CLOTHING DRAPERY AND MILLINERY, Amounting to £IO,OOO. SALE TO COMMENCE JANUARY 15th, 1885. Now Look at the Prices ! Now Look at the Prices ! DRESS DEPARTMENT. 3000 yards Print, 2|d originally Colored Satens, 4ltd, were 10d Linen Ginghams, 3£d, were 6d Dress Materials, various, 4£d were 10£d Black Cashmere, Is Id, double width CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. A few Mclntoshes to be cleared at 7a 6d Men’s Tweed Suits from 15s 6d Blue Serge Suits, 12a 6d White Flannel Cricketing Suite, 19s 9d Men’s “Kapai” Tweed Trousers, 5s 3d Men’s White Shirts (linen fronts), 2s lid, worth 4s 6d Men’s Regatta Shirts, with collar, 2a 9d, worth 3s lid Men’s Brown Cotton Drawers, per pair Men’s Heavy Ribbed Drawers, Is lOd per pair Men's Umberllas, 2s each MILLINERY AND MANTLES. Print Costumes, 2s lid, were 6a 9d Straw Hats, 4£d, worth Is 6d Knitted Petticoats, full size, Is 9d Leghorn Hats (trimmed), la 6d MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT. Heavy Tvrilled Sheeting, Bld, 72in wia e, All Wool Welsh Flannel, Is per yard All Wool Welsh Scarlet, Bsd pe yard Green and Crimson Damask, lid per yard Heavy Flax Shirting, reduced to Heavy Union Shirting, reduced to fid Blankets from 6s lid per pair Turkish Towels, 64 each Tapestry Brussels Carpets, 2s Id. worth 3s fid Cotton Tweed far boy’s wear, |ls 3d per yard BOOT DEPARTMENT. Men’s Heavy Shooter Boots, 10a fid Men’s Bluchers, nailed, 6s fid Our Immense Stock of Women’s Boots, all Reduced to startling prices Children’s Patent Leather Elastic Sides, Is 3d per pair, worth 2s fid HOSIERY DEPARTMENT. 3, pairs Women’s Colored Stockings for Is fid Girl’s and Boy s Stockings, all colors, Ijd Children’s Socks, Id per pair Men’s Socks, fid per pair. All Remnants and Odd Pieces to be SWEPT OUT AT LESS THAN HALF PRICE



Andrew Orr. Great Slaughter of Boots! ANDREW ORR £AS SECURED THE BALANCE OF A MANUF ACT CHER’S STOCK OP BOOTS, AMOUNTING TO NEARLY £BOO, yr HALF PRICE. THEY WILL BE OPEN SALE ON SATURDAY MORNlfefi As to Price, Sizes, and Particulars ee Friday evening’s Otrinouir. Business Notices.



N’Rmurrayvs a “ Tetnpus Fugit.” R. MURRAY JNVITES inspection of hia 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 10s. 150 to choose from. Every Watch guaranteed of good quality, and warranted for three yeais. A choice and well-selected assortment of Gold and Silver Jewellery marked ow at a low figure to ensure a speedy clearance. New and Chaste Designs suitable for Christmas and New Year’e Gifts. ROBERT MURRAY, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Em, EAST STREET. CANTERBURY BRANCH. * tliift imiSl m Established 1859. Capital t I,OOO r OOB Unlimited Liability of Shareholders rp H E PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY 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 W O R L D. 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 eradictating tick, scab or lice on sheep, goats or cattle. It is sufficient to say that One Shilling Packet of the Powder dissolved In two buckets of water will wash Eighteen Sheep. This admits the most economial, as well as the simplest plan in the world for the cure and prevention of diseases incident to farm stock By its use the farmer can secure the health of his 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 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 gronnd 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, fieas on animals, moths in furs, and insects on birds of all kinds, from the canary to the poultry. For this purpose simpl and plain directions are given on every packet. The powder can also be used in dry state for the destruction of rats and mice. A little sprinkled on a slice of bread and butter, or a piece of meat or cheese is sought after greedily by those vermin, while the household pets such as cats and dogs will not touch it in any form, n«id ac. therefore perfectly safe. The above marvellous discovery has gained for Herman Bros, and Co., London, the silver medal at the mtercolonial Exhibition at Melbourne, 1866, besides numerous testimonials from Government officia and all the elite uf the medical faculty in Europe. HERMAN BROS. & 00. beg to announce that they have appointed CHARLES NEATE, Chemist and Druggist, East street, their sole Ag<mt tot 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



IMPORTANT NOItjB "*■ OF Amalgamation. OR R & CO. AND 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 AMALGAMATED 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 Low'est 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. j The Motto of the new firm will be small profits, small advertisements, large stocks and a large turnover. John Ore] [Robert Alcobh ORR 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 5 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, per cent.' per annum for three mouths, and per cent, per arum,; if fixed tor 6 months or over. : * J WARD, Manager. Office s —Ar Chambers. Barnett street



xyNINO & OR A WING-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. 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 j 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.