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London, .-October 7. The Dockers' Executive have decided to refuse to issue strike pay until the fourth day of a strike, m order to dis courage .any disputes. A general strike of compositors m London for increased wage.-; is being organised. Messrs Mann and Tillett, while ad mitting certain faults on the side of dockers, promise that the whole in fluence of the Union shall be used m favor of honesty and fair work. London. October 8. Mann and Tillett publicly deny the •charges brought'by the Allan Com pany against the dockers. The Scotch furnacemen out on strike have expressed their willingness to return. Sydney, October 8. The Labor Defence Committee has issued a statement accusing the em ployers of evading a conference. The manifesto asserts .that no settlement can be arrived at except at an inter colonial conference of both sides. The refusals of the masters even to meet to discuss matteip can only be construed that they prefer to let the strike con tinue m the hope that they may crush Unionism; hence it is necessary to resist this unwarrantable attack on the rights of labor, and the Committee recommend that all Unions should direct their energies to the collection of funds, and also actively avail them selves of their privileges _of the franchise to sweep monopolists and class representatives from Parliament. They accuse the opponents of the labor party of being assisted by the Governments of at least three colonies m endeavoring to provoke breaches of the peace. A mass meeting of the "Western miners decided to continue the strike to the end. Fifty non-unionists were despatched to work a southern colliery, but the strikers induced them all to decline when they reached the spot. Another detachment of free laborers will commence work under a police guard. One result 'of the strike is that the railway revenue is seriously affected. There has,been a falling off of £17,000 m a fortnight.

CHRiTCHtJftGH, October 8. To-day there were 130 non-union laborers at port. The Tekapo ai rived from the south and commenced to load potatoes'for Sydney. An accident hap pened on board her to a free laborer named Lord. He was down the hold and ; the wire-rope attached to the winch was being put down when the hook struck him 'and broke his collar bone and in flicted a nasty cut on the cheek. A fcplegram has been received m port that no coal will be got from Westport lor some weeks on account of one of the incline brakes having bean smashed by the free labour brakesmen. The Tekapo has several officers on board,who went on strike, but have rejoined the Union Company's service. The Railway Commissioners have com pleted arrangements for their coal supply, and will resume regular train service on the Wellington, Wanganui, and Napier lines next week- The Commissioners give the following explanation of the recent discharge of railway shop hands :-— j They state this has been pretty general j throughout the colony during the last eighteen months. A number af improve ments have been completed m rolling stock, and some large orders have been executed for private companies, and for frozen meat and coal wagons. These jobs being finished, and no work being available, a reduction of hands has had to be made. The difccharge- 1, they state, are. m no way connected with or the result of the labor troubles, nor are they due to the fault of any of the employees. Those discharged are eligible for re-employment whenever work is available.

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(Received October 9, 11.30 a.m.) Sydney, October 9. The Employers' Asssociation have issued a semi-official statement, which says there is no parallel to the present struggle m the history of Australia, and that any advocacy of a Confer ence for the basis of settlement on the strength of past experience is weakened by the fact that the circumstances attending the existing strike differ entirely from those attaching to any previous conflict. The contest m this case is solely on vital principles, upon which the attitude of both parties has been clearly defined, and until some sign of wavering is shown by either side, it is useless to enter into a Conference. Employers, from the time the question of a Conference was was first broached, stated distinctly that nothing would be gained by setting up a Conference, and they pointed out that it was a forced struggle for the right to manage their own affairs. The terms upon which they had expressed themselves willing to conduct business m future were only such as were required to render their position tolerable. So long as principles for which they contended failed to meet the acknowledgement of the other side they had no alternative but to continue the struggle. There had been no temporising on this point, and there liad been no attempt to mis lead anybody as to the real senti ments of the employers on the question of a Conference. The em ployers had clearly set forth certain principles, and they were determined at all costs to adhere to them. The attitude assumed throughout had been defensive, and their very exis tence as employers depended on firm adherence to the lines laid down m the minute of the Employers Conference held m Sydney recently. There can be no departure from the resolutions passed at that Conference. The statement goes on to say that it would be dishonest and misleading to pretend that employers are prepared to arrive at any compromise that may ! have the effect of wholly or even partly annulling the/ calm and de aliberate decisions of the Associated employers of Australasia. The em ployers have a large fund and hare experience to guide them m their present action, and are not going to allow any hollow sentimental notions or coercive measures to influence them In entering into a Conference against their better judgment.

Wjslmhgton, October 8. Mr Millar has instructed the shore Unionsin the colony to return to work at onee 1. The strike will now,> far as is known, be carried on by seamen, wnarl laborers, and inhere. -, Lytteiton, October?. Two firemen onboard thos,s, Arawa,

named John Burns and William Barry' were each tined £5, or m default ono month's imprisonment, for assaulting a non-unionist employed on the vessel on Tuesday evening. Several men m the Court hooted the Bench.

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[Received October 9, 10.15 A.m.] REMARKABLE BUTTER CHURN. ■ London, October 8. The "Standard" says that Walter Cole's patent butter churn as the most remarkable novelty on exhibition at the Islington Dairy Show.

THE MARKETS.

Shares m the U.S.S. Co. of New Zealand are quoted at £13; Ne«r [Zealand Shipping Co., £5; Shaw, Saville and Co., £10 10s. Tallow, best mutton, 28s to 28s 6d; ditto beef, 27s to 27s 6d. The total quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,044,000 quarters, and for the Continent 748,000 quarters. The American visible supply is estimated at 17,056,000 bushels.

STUD SALE.

The horses sent to England by the late James White of New South Wales were submitted to auction at New market to-day. Captain Mackell pur chased Kirkham for 610 guineas, Mr Swan Narallen for 250 guineas, Mr I). Baird the yearlong bay colt by Martini- Henri from La Princess for 550 guineas, Mr D. Cooper Wcntworth for 1700 guineas, Nepean for 350, and Mons Meg for 2600 guineas. There was brisk bidding, and Lord Randolph Churchill bid 1600 guineas for Went worth.

SPORTING.

At the Newmarket Meeting to-day the Middle Park Plate was won by Gouverneur; Seplioniii, 2 ; Qrion, 3.

SERIOUS EXPLOSION.

New York, October 9. A serious explosion occurred at the powder rnilJs at Wilmington, the metropolis of Delaware, "U.S. Twenty persons were killed and forty injured. Acres of trees and buildings were dstttroyed.'

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[Received October 0, at 12.45 p.m.] AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION. Sydney, October 9. The federal resolution^ have passed the Legislative Council. An amend ment was carried that delegates be balloted for, and the lions. Barton, Jennings, and W. Suttor were elected to represent the Council. Hobart, October 9. The Legislative Council has elected the Hons. W. Moore and Douglas to represent that Chamber at the Federal Conference. The defeat of Mr P. O. Fysh was a great surprise.

THE ASHBUBTON GUABPJAN, THtJBSPAY, OOTOBEK 9, 1890.



Wool Season, 1890-1801 ' .« • \A SHU V !: t ■ X rs n' , f\sTo XE S. Mil JOB N" G. BESI'ELL BEGS TO IN T.IMATK TO TIIK WOOL GROWERS OF ASHBURTON DISTRICt THAT HE IS PREPARED TO MAKE LIHERMfiLL GASH ADVANCES ON THE GROWING CLIP, OR ON WOOL PLACED IN HIS HANDS FOR SALE LOCALLY. OR IN CHRISTCHURCH, OR FOR SHIPMENT. Mb. RESTELL will act m conjunction with the NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED, who wifi RENDER ACCOUNT SALES WITH THEIR USUAL PROMPTITUDE B+l28 +12 John G. Restsll, COMMISSION, FINANCIAL AND GENERAL AGENT, WEST STREET, GRAIN AND WOOL EROKEK. -FO E SALE OATS SHARPS "BRAN FLOUR POTATOES . FENCING WIRE—BARBED AND PLAIN, TEA, SUGAR, CANDLES, AND GENERAL FARM STORES, KSITANCATA GO i. AGENTFOR—ITnion Fire and Marine Insurance Cump.-itiy JA. ; .Mercantile Finance Agency Company, Ltd. ; Colonial Mutual Life Assurance DEERING ALL STEEL TWINE BINDER; CEYLON and INDIAN TEAS Ass(Ksiatioiij The Mercantile Gazette, etc., etc, etc. ."GEORGE JAMESON 'ASHBURTON AND BAKAIA HAS FOR SALE FOLLOWING :FARM SEEDS' RED AND ViTHITE CLOVER COW GRASS AND ALSYKE R¥E : GRAifecOCKSFOOT ' [ETC., ETC. ; ";.-. ■> ?"-., : : f also,— TURNIP SEEDS From the well-known English scwlsraen, J. Carter axd Go. Special attention is piiid to the SEED DEPARTMENT, and ncm< but those of the best quality and description are imported,--;- ; - Station-holders and Jj'armers can always rely on j»cttin« the newest seed obtainable ~ AMFIIUnnrHIWOAI^ English and Colonial Manufacture. T HAVE FOR SALE m Large or Snmll qu,ititities|:-,- GtTANO SUPERPHOSPHATE HIGH-CLASS SUPEUPHOSPHATE DISSOLVED BONES POTATO MANURE BONE DUST 1 ANIMAL GUANO GEORGE JAMESON, ASHBURTON AND RAX ALA. 8 155 iaXTI3]NSIOiS T OJT PUEMISES ". The Corner." ^.,H. COLLIER '■" '> i ?! '•- ,■ •' : ' ~r-y x g pleasure m announcing the opening of a JiEW MILLINERY SHOWROOM" by the addition to the premises uf the adjacent shop." The Department is placed under the charge of a Firsc-cass Milliner (Miss L Mehcier) from Ohristchurch , - ■ ■ t' THE NEWEST STYLES ; In MILLINERY, FLOWERS, and also SPRING GOODS generally are now showing. OUST onjthe best style combined with the most reasonab chargesf W. H. COLLIER,



METHVEN COACH. G. H. ALLISON, T3BOPRIETOR of Methven Livery JL Stiibles. beys to inform the public of the- Methven and Ashburton Districts, thatlws Avill again start running a Passenger Coach from "Methven to Ashburton on TUESDAYS and SATURDAYS from4th Octoker, leaving Methven at 8 a.m., and the Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, at 4p.m. F area, single, 4s ; returns, (is. Parcels and Orders carefully attended to. 9+llß ""SPBIJSTG HAS again come upon us, and find MITCHELL & TURNER r<iady with a choice and varied selection of New GOODS m every way suitable to the Season, and the alterations and enlarge ment of their premises now give every opportunity for full inspection of their New Prints, New Dress Goods, New Costumes, iar see our windows I New Boots and Shoes. MITCHELL & TURNER KAIAPOI HOUSE, IANCRED STREET



-ASHBUBTON— tho wrajfft com. FIRST Meeting will be hold on the Ashburton Racecource on OCTOBER 16th, 1890 i Entries for MAIDEN and ACCEPT ANCES close with undersigned on SATURDAY next, at 9 p.m. JNO. J.C. QUANE, +93 ' Secretiirv. Win. SPARROW TAILOB AND| MEN'S H E R C E R. * ■■ r EAST BTRFKT.



.) BfOW'S THE TIME TO USE ij ; KED WOOD S SCALY BLIGHT SPECIF! 0 ■-, : ' ""; ' ' ' ' "■':' ._ D. THOMAS. MY CLOYEEB FOR THE SEASON- HAVE JUST COME TO HAND, Pjeu Snip "STuLsosr.M THEY ABE Al IN QUALITY AND LOW IN PRICE, THEY ARK HURST and SONS, of LONDON; CHOICEST SEEDS. INSPECTION INVITED. SA^ D". THOMAS, ASHBUBTON. Di THOMAS (Lace of Matson,"Cox and Co. ; -'AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT, „ VALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER AS H B U « T O N! T OANS Negotiated. Weekly Sales of Live Stock ; Tinwald and Ashburton alternately. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS. Sales of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and sold on Dommission. Clearing Sates as per arrangement LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Ihai» been appointed Agent for the above Company and am nowj prepariiT hike risks fjnJßuildings, und^GrowinglCrop^it current rates. ! WOOL. WOOL. WOOL TAITERSALL'S, WEST STREET, ASHBTTHTON XVM Prepared to makeJUBKRil r'CASH ADVANCES ngaiiist* the" "Grow , Clip of WOOL, placed|in"my hand [for SALE m Ashburton, or Shipment Eng nd. j WOOLPACES. TWINIi OIL; RADDLE &o. VI SUPPLIED "" " V TB JMAS ASHBURTON TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. HAVING purchased tho TIMBER BUSINESS of Mr JottJJ G. REStELt, we have amalgamated the same with our Business iii East Street, where both will be carried on conjointly * —ON SALE— :100 casks best Portland Cement. 15 Tons Galvanised Boofing Iron, 1O Tons No. 8, 9 and 10 Fencing Wire. 3 Tons Galvanised Barbed Wire, £ Tons Sheet Lead r £Tons Sheet Zinc, 5O Boxes Sheet Glass, 5O kegs Wire Nails, all'sizes, 100 Drunif Baw and Boiled Lin seed Oils, % Tons , Genuine White Lead, 1 Case Mander's Oak Varnish. MOUNT SOMERS COAL 22s PER TON. KAITANGATA COAL, SHAG POINT COAL, NEWCASTLE COAL W* H. Collins and Co., TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS ASHBURTON



FuWic Nofioes^ TifC)RSE CARDS printed with de spatch, m tarioub styles, at Mail and GuABMAir Office. ""ashburton racing club. mENDERS wanted for Trimming X Fences and Grubbing Gorse at Ayli burton : Racecourse. Specifications at Club Room, Commercial Hotel. Tenders clo.se on SATURDAY, Oct. 11, ao 0 p.m. 10,^52 G. BISSET, Secretary. ST. JOHN'S LODGE, NO. 1858, E.C rr^HE Monthly Meeting of the above X Lodge will be held m the Masonic Hall, Ashburton, on THURSDAY EVEN ING, 9th inst, at 7.30 p.m. Visiting Brethren cordially invited. H. A. VESTY, Secretary.



THE MIDLAND COUNTIES WATCH COMPANY ■:* of ; ■ '. vyse street, birmingham, eno Send for # /T\ Send for Catalogue Catalogue containing >^^*sp*v Containing 1000 Illus- />Kj\ 1009 Ni trations and »MMf^TffltfHtions and 1000 ...unao-(|4^>'/S >yjlooo unso licited Testi-^^JV'* yO licked Testi monials, for- mbnials, for warded gratis warded gratis 'ndpostfree . and post free to any part to any part of the world. of the world. All at wholesale Caoh Prices. 255. Let every reader of this,send for our beautiful new Illustrated Catalogue, con taining 1000 unsolicited testimonials, and over 1000 fine copper-plate Engravings of Watches, Jewellery, and Electro Plate, sent gratis and post free on application to any part of the world. • R. 'Ambrose, Esq., Cloyne Terrace, Queenstown, Ireland, Feb. lltli, 1886. " It gives me much pleasure to testify as to the excellent time-keeping qualities of the Watch I received from you. I have tested it with a gun fired here every day by electricity at one o'clock, Greenwich ! time, and have never found ■it Vacillatr. even one minute. I have great' confidence m recommending your Company;' Gentlemen's Fine Silver Watch, fl^t crystal glass ... ... . _ 25s Ladies' Fine Silver, flat crystal g] ftss highly finished movements ... 25s Youths' Fine Silver, flat cr^tal glass 25s Ladies' Gold Levers, m. exquisitely chased cases .„, ...... 70s Gents' ditto, ehgin^d turned oases 80s Gents' Silver Keyless Levers ... GOs Gents' Silver -Keyless hunting cases 67s 6d Gents' Fine Gold Keyless Levers stror.g heavy cases ... ...100s Gents Fine Gold Keyless hunting case ... ... ... ...140s Ladies 1 very heavy Keyless, m 18 carat engraved cases ... ...100» Post Office Orders must he made payubk to the Company's Manager, Mr jA. Percy, on receipt of which, Avith Is exWa foi postiige, any watch will Ife forwarded pel Parcels Post to any part of the world. London, Oflice and Show Room,— QUEEN VICTOnU STREEI; EC (Near the Bfwsic H6us



MEETING OF ELECTORS. MaW. C. WALKER TNVITES the Electors of Ashburton to meet him m the Oddfellows' Hall;-. ''THURSDAY EVENING, October 9, at 8 p.m. 10135 MOORE STREET, ASHBUKTt)N Henky ;, Proprietor, (kte of Plough , - Hotel, Rnugiora.): rpH'tS Old EHtablished and favorite J. Family Hotel, has gobd accommoda tion for fiimilies, iMmrders, rircommercial. travellers, with private hitting rooms and bedrooms. CHARGES TO MEET THE TIMES. Nothing but the best brands of Wines mid Spirits, and Waho and *Cos. celebrated Ales kept m stock. THE PROPRIETOR, haVin» aluo just erected v large new stable with eleven stalls and tw-o loose boies for the accommodation of his country customers, wiehei to inform them thak stabling for horses is FREE, with good .feeds for Is each. Special arrangements can be made for loose boxes for Entire Horses or Race Horses for the coming season. HORSES AND BUGGIES ON HIRE. _.__ - .;>.■ 9 145 PRIZE MEDAL CO!.) LIVER .OIL' MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS PURE, TASTELESS, DIGESTIBLE.



y^iilil T^ HE Foresters' The DRAWING for the Art Union will take place the same evening. TICKETS may bo obtained at M«l Ranokks, or any of the Mem bera. 0 15s ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TO CARRIERS, ETC. TVTOTICE is hereby given that the JJN Borough Council horses will be turned out every night after this date, so that other horses may be required for the Eugines at alarms of tire. BY ORDER. October 6, 1890, >io 39



THE AMERICAN TROTTING HORSE HIM;; Will tllll.UWl VVJ HOSE Stock can be seen all through * V th c District will stand this season at Owner's Stable and travel the Ashburton County. 'JLerms i — Season, £,'-} 10s ; guarantee, £5 ,5s ; groonuiire fee, ss. For particulars Apply H. MUTTON, 10t62 Groom m chrrge. , , ALSO— ; 4 ri\O STAND AT KOLMAR F VRM, 1 lyndhurst, and travel •:the methven district, The Purebked Clydkseaik Stallion. YOUSG NEW STYLE By New Style, dam by Gknroy. New j Style, bred by .John Bong, Site Young Banker (imp.), dam Marcliione.ss I. For particulars and term:* apply Groom inchari'o Or S. COX, Mniiacfcr 10t63 . Lyiitlhurst. H. B. WEBSTER & CO. IMPORTANT SALE pF' 1 FARMING LAND IN SOUTH CANTERBURY. HT) -TTTEBSTER & CO. , _O. VV have received instructions from Wm. Postlethwaite, Esq., to offer on FRIDAY, OCT. 24,1890, At 11 o'clock, At the Drill Shed, Geraldine, The whole of his magnificent Estate, Raukapuka, consisting of 5000 j^CRES. The Property has bt en cut up into 20 suitable farms, 18 of which vary from 64 acres to 330 acres. Every farm consists of some of the finest Agricul tural Land m South Canterbury, is well watered and fenced. LOT 15 consists of 900 Acres, the whole of it First-class ■Lftnd ; for an all round Farm cannot be beaten. LOI lfi—The Homestead Block con sists of 1750 Acres. This is some: of the earliest selected laud m the Province, has a beautiful situation, and is generally one of the nicest Farms ever brought to the hammer. TERMS—Ten per cent deposit, 10 per cent m twelve months, 14 per cent m two years, balance of 6(5 per cent can remain on mortgage for six years at 6 per cent. RAUKAPUKA is situated about one mile from Geraldine, which possesses one of the best Stock Markets m Canterbury. The knd is nearly all line, rich soil, and for either wheat-growing or stock fatten ing cannot be surpassed. Maps can be had and all information obtained by applying to H. B. WEBSTER & CO., Auctioneers, 10+27 Geraldine. CANTERBURY AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. GRAND NOVEMBER SHOW. THURSDAY TND FRIDAY, November 6th and 7th. PEDIGREE STOCK SALE, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER Bth, INTENDING Exhibitors are reminded JL that Entries close on SATURDAY, 25th inst. Entry Forms and Catalogues on applica tion. Please state how many of each you require. Sheep, Cattle, Horses, etc. Sheep, Cattle, Draught Horses,. Pro duce, and Implements, will be judged on THURSDAY, the 6th. All Light Horses will be judged on FRIDAY MORNING, the 7th. Further particulars on application to M. MURPHY, Secretary. Entrance Fee for Stock by members, half price. 10 ~~ THE ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY'S ANNUAL CONVER.SAZIONE AND BALL WILL be held m the Oddfellows' Hall on FRIDAY, 24th OCTOBER. To commence at 8 p.in-. Tickets—Gentlemen, 3s ; Ladies, 2s. See posters. J. SEALY, 9+157 Hon. Secretary.



ADDFELLOWS 1 TJ AL L. ASHBUBTON. THE J. L. Toole Season Commencing THURSDAY, October 16. MESSRS Williamson, Garner and Co. have much pleasure to announce the First Appearance m Ashburton of England's greatest Comedian, MR J L TOOLE Who will appear on the above date, and for positively ! ONE NIGHT ONLY "^J The Box Plan is now open at W. Zanber's, where seats may be secured. Orchestra stalls, 5s ; Second stalls, 3a ; Back seats, 2s. Manager, 10 61 MR J. E. MOORE.



~TT7 ANTED Situation by good station W C6ok and Baker. Apply "Cook" this Office. 10 65 CHERTSEY SALE. "~ MR D. THOMAS has received in structions to Sell by Public Auction at Chertsoy on »M MONDAY NEXT, October 13, 700 hoggets ' D. THOMAS, 10*66 Auctioneer. LONGBEACH COACH. "" ON and After MONDAY, 13th October, the LONGBEACH COACH will start from ASHBURTON at 5 p.m. sharp. R. R. BROWN, 10164 Coachman. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY, (LIMITED.^ IST OT^CJ B IN consequence of the Disorganisation of Shipping Labor, the Directors re gret they are UNABLE TO ADVERTISE THE RUNNING OF STEAMERS AS USUAL. Intending PaSSENGERS and SHIP PERS will receive ALL POSSIBLE INFORMATION at the Company* Offices. GEORGE JAMESON, A ont, Ashburfc. ASHBURTON A. &PTASSOCIATiON NOTICE TO FARMERS, DAIRYMEN AND OTHERS. KEGS of Salt Butter must be m the handa of the undersigned not later than SATURDAY, 11th October. JNO. J. C. QUANE, 10*54 §5?!! ci* ry; '"ASHBURTON TROTTING" CLUB"* MEETING. THURSDAY, Kith OCTOBER. SALE OF PRIVILEGES. MR D. THOMAS will sell by I Public Auction at the Arcade on SATURDAY, 11th October, at 2 o'clock, the rijiht and priveleges as under :— jj o 1, —Publican's Booth and Luncheon Room under grand stand. „ 2,—Publican's Booth under New Shilling stand. 5} 3,—Confectioner's booth under New . Shilling stand. „ 4.—Right of Sportt*.  s.—Horse Yards. D. THOMAS, ■ 10|67 Auctioneer,



The Clydesdale entire Young New Style paraded last Saturday and offei-cd for sale m the Arcade, where he had many admirers, has since been purchased|by Mr Max Fried lander, who purposes keeping him for stud duties at his Kolmar farm, anil he Will also travel the Methven district, so that owners of marcs m that locality will have the op portunity of securing his services. As the wheel of time has again ushered m the busy spring, and to be prepared to supply the requirements of Nature anil of their numerous patrons, Messrs J. Scaly and Co. have completed their selection of seeds, which are of the choicest samples obtainable, and which include clovers, turnips, man golds, carrots, rape, perennial ryegrass, cocksfoot, elephant swede, garden and flower seeds m endless variety, and garden requi sites of every description. For the conve nience of patrons who cannot make their purchases during the day the premises will be open to nine p.m. on Saturday evenings on and after the 16th August.—(Advt.)