The Weather.

The Markets.

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Antwerp, June 3,

The wool sales opened to-day, but bidding was dull ■ and competition poor. 4600 bales Australian were offered, and 2000 sold, at,a decline of about 5 per cent on last London clos ing rates.

(Received June 5, 11.50 a.m.) ' -' ' r London, June 4. Two Australian meat cargoes have been sold at 36s Id to 36s 3d. The total quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,976,000

quarters, and for the Continent 896,000 ' quarters. The American visible wheat supply is 22,464,000 bushels. The money market is firmer, owing to the probable large demand for gold for export to the Continent. Market rate of discount for three months bills is *2£ per cent. " ,""■

New Zealand Shipping Co's shares, £5; ShuwSaville, Albion Co., £9 10s. Best bVef tallow 24s 6d to 265. The market is'finri, with, advancing rates.

TheNewjZealand Loan and Mercantile Agency: Company, Limited, have received the following London cablegram, dated 3rd June:— ' . .

"Wheat—Market is very weak. The weather is iavorable. The American market continues" drooping. New Zea land average is worth 34s 3d, and long berried 36s 6cl per 4961b. New Zealand, f.a.q., to arrive iron ship is worth c.i.f. 34s 3d per 4801b—March-April bill of ladiugi"

A Substantial Fine.

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Dunedin, June 5,

At the City Police Court to-day William Sanderson was fined £50 for failing to supply Property Tax returns ; also treble duty, under a second conviction, in addi tion to the value of the tax.

New Plymouth Murder.

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New Plymouth, June 5

The Native youth named Mahi Kai was brought up at the Police Court this morning, charged with the murder of Stephen Maloney in the Recreation Ground. The case is proceeding.

SPORTING.

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London, June 3.

An Australian sportsman has invested £5000 on Kirkham for the Derby. Latest betting i&1000 to 15 against him, or 5 to 1 against his getting a~ place. The "Sportsman' 1 ' considers he is a stayer, but too slow for ihe i>erby. Surefoot is a strong favbriie.. . ,;

RESULT OF THE ENGLISH DERBY.

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(Received June 5, 1i.30 a.m.) London, June 4,

At Epsom to-day 5000 Australians, in cluding cricketers, were present. Drench ing rain fell during the day. The Derby resulted as follows :— . •

Mr J. Porter's Sainfoin ... • ... 1 Baron Le Rothschild's Le,Nord ' ... 2 Duke of Westminster's Orwell ... 3 Eight horses started, and Kirkham, who started at 33 rto 1, finished seventh.

The Labor Troubles.

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, / .. Auckland, June 4. The Master Drapers have decided to form an Association.

The Seamen's and Lumpers Union have resolved to support the project which has been mentioned for the formation of a co-operative tailoring business. The donation of assistancefrom Dunedin to the tailoresses on strike was received at a, meeting of* the .Tailoresses' Union with loud, cheers. -The JJnion,have de cided to ; give weekly allowances to. the. strikers. A donation of i 66 was received from .the Miners 1 .Union..at Huntley, Waikato, ft young, society^ It is probable that the. Tutoresses'^Union-will -become incorporated with the JEfnights of Labor. A meeting of employees; in the drapery and outfitting business to-day adopted the following "proposal -T-" That'the meeting recommends the Early Closing Association to make further efforts to secure, the sup port of the suburbs to the 2 o'clock move ment before eiiforcing it'in Queen street, and further recommend them to inlv<ic;ito the adoption' of \&' permissive .Closing Bill." Employers.'in* Queen street com plain that the movement should affect all the shops at once

Wanoanui, June 4,

A deputation of farmers met the farriers this evening to discuss the lately revised tariff for horse-shoeing. - The farriers sub mitted a cash tariff showing a reduction of 10 per cent, which, however, was not accepted. . After discussion the. farriers decided to discuss the matter further at the next meeting.

Dunedest. June 4

5 - At a meeting of the Grocers' Assistants it was decided to form a union, and 60 members joined. It. was resolved if they would accept them to join the Drapers' Assistants' Union. A delegate from the latter stated that there would probably be no difficulty, if a. majority, of the Grocers' Assistants joined,* "",*"* .

Producing Cheap Grain.

gphe American farmer is'gettfoig tired of producing che.ap grain. He has.for many years been engaged in competing against the English farmer, but having succeeded \n ruining that respectable individual lie only finds himself poor. "The agri cultural depression " so long discussed in England is now a " live question " in the United, States. Although the production

of wheat has not materially increased during the last ten years, India has come into the competition, and prices have fallen. The wheat crop of 1881 in the United States consisted of 498,000,000 bushels, and that of last harvest was 490,000,000 bushels. In 1885 the crop was 512 million bushels, in 1883 it was 504 million, and the aver age for,the last nine years has been 450 million bushels. When the increase of population is taken into account, it will be seen that there has been no corres ponding increase in Avheat production. There has, on the other hand, been a con tinuous increase in the production of maize, which is the staple stock feeding crop of the country.. In 1883 the corn crop amounted to 1617 million bushels, | in 1889 to 1988 million, and in 1890 to i 2113 million bushels. In 1883 the special commissioner of this journal to America stated that the United States could not produce cheaper wheat than Australia, and predicted that low prices would force the American farmer to turn his attention to other crops. Low prices have prevailed, and wheat production has ceased to increase in America. As the present production leaves a large surplus for export, the "agricultural depression" is attributed to over production, and the Washington Department of Agriculture entreats the farmers to abandon the business of sup plying the English manufacturing popula tion with cheap bread. The value of agricultural products imported into the United States is nearly equal to the value of agricultural exports, and farmers are urged to cease the production of cheap bread, and to cultivate those crops which will supply the place of imports. This advice, which is backed up by the argu ment of prices, will no doubt be gradually taken, and it is al&o worthy of considera tion in Australia.—" Australasian."

Longbeach Road Board.

The monthly meeting of the Longbeach Road Board was held on Monday. Pre sent —Messrs Grigg, Horsey and Wilson.

CORRESPONDENCE. '

Annual Election—From the Returning Officer notifying the election of Messrs Horsey and Wilson for Nos. 3 and 4 Ward respectively.—Drain Pipes—From Messrs E. Reese and Son offering drain pipes to the Board. Received.—Poisoned Grain—From the Ashburton County Council asking the Board's opinion on the grain supplied last year. The Board was of opinion that the grain was fairly satisfactory, but appeared not to be of uni form quality, as at times no dead birds were found after the grain had been used.' —Road along Railway Line—From the Coldstream Road Board requesting the Board to improve the. road between Windermere and Winslow. It was re solved to reply that, from , information received, the Board is of opinion that there is no road laid off on. the south-east side of the railway ; that the great south road runs along the north-west side of the line, consequently the Upper Ashburton Road Board is the proper body to apply to I to improve the latter road. The Clerk was instructed to forward a copy of letter from the Commissioner of Crown Lands on the subject to the Chairman of the Coldstream Board.

surveyor's report. The Surveyor's Report was read as fol lows :—

1. Boundary Road.—The contractor for making drain and raising crown of road from Fords Road to the creek has com pleted the work. We would recommend that at some future date the stuff ?ying along the lower side of the road should be scooped into the crown, which would then make a very good track.

2. Terrace Road.—The contract for making drain and putting the stuff in the crown of this road has been completed. 3. Windermere Road.-r-We have in spected and arranged with Mr Bell the best way of forming the track on portion of this road. Tenders for the work will be laid before you to-day.

4. Ford's Road.—As instructed we called for tenders for deepening drain in this road, and the Chairman accepted ilie lowest that of P. Casey. The con tractor intends commencing the work to day. 5. Maintenance. — The maintenance man's diary lies on the table. The report was adopted. SCHOOL. The Chairman reported that the Board of Education had applied for the use of the Board's office for a schoolroom, and He had, after getting the opinion of the other members of the Board, written to the Education Board offering the room at a rental of £1 per month. The Chairman read a letter that he had received accept ing the offer. The arrangement, was confirmed, and the clerk was instructed to write to the Education Board that this Board would require the use of the office , for one half day in every month. . DRAINAGE GRAHAM'S ROAD. Mr T. Cairns interviewed the Board with reference to outlet storm water along Graham's road. The Surveyors were in structed to have the work done as recom mended in their report of September 2nd, 1889. i A3HTON EOAD. The Surveyors were instructed to have a little work done on part of this read opposite Mr Ryan's land, to let storm water off the side. bell's eoad. The Surveyors reported that Mr Cullen had cut a drain along part of Bell's Road, and he had asked to be allowed some part of the cost—The Surveyors to see Mr Cullen further on the matter. BOUNDARY ROAD. It was resolved to apply to the police to impound cattle found straying on the Boundary Road between Windermere Road and the Hinds. ACCOUNTS. After passing accounts tho Board adjourned.

CORRESPONDENCE.

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DISCLAIMER.

TO TUB EDITOl!

Sir, —I notice in your issuo of the 3rd inst. an iniquitous libel on the hotel keepers in Methven in connection with the good Templars, meeting which was reported in your issue of that date. I have been a resident here for some timo and I have found that the two hotels have been respectably conducted, and from enquiries [ have made, a case of Innbing don it has never occurred in Mothven.

Yours etc.,

F.\m Play

TO TIIU KDITOB

Sir, —I have been wondering from whoso fertile 'brain was evolved thai wonderfully worded inscription on the new bell for the Jubilee town clock. Ac cording to Bishop Julius, Ashburton is a town about sixteen years of age, so I do not exactly see \vh v the bell should hand down to ucfit-erity the fact that the " Ash bu\;toi\ Jubilee memorial" was made in ABBB. As a subscriber to the Queen's Jubilee fund, I recollect very well that at the time this evout was celebrated in Ashburton Mr Thomas Scaly was our Mayor, and as such took a great intrest in the Jubilee matters ; his attendance at the Committee and other meetings held was constant, and he worked hard to ' bring the afliair off succcHsfully. The [year following, vise, 1888, Mr Alfred Harrison was Mayor, and the funds were left in the bank at interest. Now, what 1 strikes me as peculiar is the fact of "David Thomas, Mayor, 1888," being inscribed on the bell, as this gentleman vras not Mayor when the Jubilee took

t place, nor for the following year either. If. the reason for Mr Thomas' name being placed on the bell is because he is now Mayor, and there is a chance of . the t clock being placed in position (I see a \ load of bricks have arrivrd at the Council , Chambers), why not also put on the bell I the name of our Mayor of two years hence, when perhaps Aye shall have the clock completed and in proper position ? Yours, etc.,

Subscriber.

TO-OAY'S TELEGRAMS

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Fir*. Dunjbdin, June 5. Large two-storeyed premises in Stuart street, for many years occupied as hotel premiers, but latterly as a stone-house for 1 the corporation's water plant, took fire to-day, and was completely gutted. Slapping-. Port Chalmers, June 5. Arrived—Silver Cloud, barquentine, Captain Fry, with 400 tons of guano from Howland Island. The first anniversary of the Ashburton Lodge, 1.0. G.T., will be celebrated by a tea and concert on Tuesday evening next.

THE ASHBtfRtON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 1896.



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Public Notices. PHOTOGRAPHERS, ; 218, High Street, Christchurch COMIC AND SENTIMENTAL SONGS AT THE TEMPLARS' CONCERT NEXT TUESDAY. 6 15 NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. ; OWING to the earlier hour at which it is now necessary to go to press, Advertisements to be in time for the FIRST EDITION of the -'Guardian, must be delivered at the Office not later than 2 p.m. REPLACE Advertisements cannot be guaranteed insertion, unless seiit in on the day previous to that on which they are intended to appear. IF YOU WANT GENUINE VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY, TRY W. W. SPENCEH's- HE is now offering tho best value ever had in Ashburton. A large and well assorted stock of DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS Flannel Is a yard. Good heavy dress tweeds all colors B|d • per yard. Winter" Homespuns 7£cL Cashmeres and Merinos in all colors at very low prices. Blankets, in grey, white, and blue, at . very "low prices. Quilts, calicos, flannels, hollands, and .shirtings, Cheaper than ever. Double width white sheeting 7UL . Mens, boys, - and yowfhs suits. \ Sox, shirts, and hats at prices bef6re riever known. -,■---,-- .. •



There is now to be seen in the shop window of Messrs J. Scaly and Co., East street, a collection of apples showing some of the sorts grown at the nurseries, Riverbank, that will repay inspection by any one who contem plates planting fruit plants. There are upwards of fifty different kinds shown, all valuable, long keeping sorts, for size, color, and general excellence they are by far the finest that have been shown in Ashbufton the season. —(Advt



PAROCHIAL DISTRICT OF LONG BEACH. I DIVINE SERVICE. I . THE Yen. Archdeacon Cholmon delby will conduct Divine Service at "Waterton at 11 a.m., Willowby School 3 p.m., Tinwald 6.30 p.m. on SUNDAY NEXT. 6§16 R. F. GARBKTT. I.U.W.T. ASHBURTON LODGE, No 29. FIRST ANNIVERSARY of the above Lodge will be celebrated by a Tea and Concert in the Oddfellows' Hall on TUESDAY, 10th June. Tickets for Tea and Concert Is 6d. Concert only, front seats, Is; back seats 6d. Tea at 6, Concert at 8. 6 14 pi . TjTAWCIT "pvODDS



SURGEON DENTIST, Address :—Court Chambers, above Mr EL M. Jones, Stationer, East Street. Private Residence,' Havelock Street, •pposite Presbyterian Church THE MIRROR, 1 A HIGH-CLASS Weekly, Social Political, Literary, and Dramatic paper, to be published every FRIDAY price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and ■ Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Place, Russell Street, Melbourne 1 JOH;; OBR & CO., A RE ifei.ng special value in SUGAR TEAS CANDLE* SOAP FLOUR OATMEAL BACON & HAMS CHEESE GENERAL GROCERIES » Fr\ CASES Light of the age KERO * O U SINE. The best in the mar ket and GUARANTEED not to explode CHIJNA GLASS AND EARTHENWARE



BOOTS, BOOTS, BOOTS, The cheapest Boots and the Best Boots ever had in Ashburton axe at W. W. SPEHttfcR'S THE ARCADE. Men's Bluchers 6s lid. Men's shooters 10s 6d. Children's p tent leather slippers, shoes and boots. Extra value very cheap. Ihe best school boots for boya and girls in Ashburton at '. W. W. SPENCER'S ARCANE, ASHCETON SPECIAL VALUE IN' "„■ 1 Gr TT.ST B i TN Order to Clear the Balance of cur STOCK or G U N S, We have decided to give 15 Per Cent off During the "Next 14. DAYS-



Some New and Choice GOODS. J. QBE & CO H. CHILDB I SHOEING AND GENERAL BLACK SMITH AND ENGINEER, (Late of Chertsey. BEGS to notify that he has com menced business in Ashburton in I he premises on Wakanui Road, lately occupied by Mr C. Ray, Engineer, where hopes by strict attention to business, combined with good Workmanship and Moderate Charges, to merit a fair share public support All kinds of Agricultural and oth ach nery repaired. Horse Shoeing an al kinds of Blacksmiths' work done wit t romptitude Note the address— Late premises of R. RAY Wakanui Road ASHB URTON HIGH SCHOOL. Established 1881. PUPIL of both sexes are laugh the elements of a liberal educttion. Special subjects of study may be pur sued where circumstances require a de parture from the ordinary school course. Head Master : Mit J. E. Buciiakan. Ist 8.A., (London), per term Feo for pupils over 12 years of age £,'} H 0 Fee for pupils under 12 years of age 2 9 0 Music (extra) 1 1 o The School year is divided into three rniK All fees arc payable in advance, j U.S.S. OO.fSi^ ÜB.S.-COI UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. , Steamers sail as under :— Fr»m LYTTELTON TO Wellington ... Daily,, except Sunday (Tuesdays and Saturdays 10 p.m. ; other days, 5 p.m. ■ Dunodin ... Tues., Thurs., and Sat. Nelson ... Tues., Thurs., and Sat. i Onehunga ... Fri. and alternate Moiis. Auckland via East Coast... Thursday ' Melbourne ... Tuesday '■ Sydney via Auckland ... Every alternate Thursday s Sydney via Cook's Strait ... Fortnightly ; Passengers may be booked to Hobart, : Melbourne, Sydney, and all New Zealand ; ports at the ottioo of GEORGE JAMESON, : 68 Agent, Ashburton



JOHN ORR A Co. <J. 'JTlioi-iitoii .15ii«Uey, LAND, KSTATK AND STOCK AGUXT 161 Hereford Street, Christchurch ' I have sums of money to lend on good security at low rate of interest. Several Farms for Sale. . . | DBAINAN^ PfELJ) PIPES. . A LARGE supply of various SIZES always in STOCK:, for SALE in large or small quantities. SPECIAL quotations given for large quantities. GEORGE JAMESON, 210 ASHBURTON & RAKAIA



5 MILT\ TBIV, & THOMPSON GREAT PATivNi' WWG" DEVIGE BY WHICH A PIANO STANDS PERMANENTLY IN TUNE AFTER : THE STRINGSARE ONCE STRETCHED ; is the BEST PATENT EVER DISCVERED FOR PIANOS, AND WILL LAST ;; .-• ; v-200 years. C • ' ' V. A SPECIAL First Award Has just been given to the Firm by the Jurors at the Dunedin Exhibition, — '■;, ii. ALS O— A First Award for Giand Pianos . ' ' • A First Award for Cottage Pianos, — Or Three First Awards being t#e highest possible distinction that could be gained. The Prices of our Two Models as exhibited at the Exhibition are respectively 60 and 70 guineas, but we have Pianos with Iron Frames from £30, any of which can be purchased on Two Years' Hire Purchase System, &c. ii'M.JONES : AGENT.



Public Notice 3. FIRST-CLASS AMERICAN ORGAN, NEW. ' A N Opportunity offers to obtain one /-jL of Cornish's celebrated American Organs.on exceedingly favorable terms. Height 45 inches, Length 46 inches, width 23 inches. Five Octaves, 14 stops, 2 octave couplers, and 2 knee swells. Above can be supplied direct from the Manufactures at considerably less than usual price. Apply "Mail" and " Guar dian" Office. : 5 201 £} O X O ( \ To lend on aPProved c& LI O V_y v / freehold security. JOHN C. CORR, Barrister & Solicitor Burnett St Ashburton. THE SONS & DAUGHTERS OF TEMPERANCE. FRIENDLY BENEFIT SOCIETY. THE Special Advantages offered by this Society are—lst, a large invested fund ; 2nd, the funeral donation being reassured by the National Division ; 3rd, a liberal relief during ■ sickness, with choice of any doctor within the district for members and their' families, and as large funeral donation as is consistent with safety. The Grand Division has established a Central Sick Fund, which secures uni formity of fees and benefits throughout New Zealand ; allows members to move from one division to another without any increase of contributions, and affords absolute security to small or weak divisions, Benefit foe. Male Members :—First six months' sickness, 20s per week; second six months, 13s; afterwards, 10s; death'of a member, £30; death of a member's wife, £10. Half the above benefits are received by female members. Honobary Members of both sexes shall be entitled to the services of the physician and apothecary, providing they pass a satis factorymedical examination, and recoup to the Division the amount offeespayableby.it to those officers on theiraccount. T! ■;■ i-V"v7<~ "■ i;nV~lly adapted has remained ink. 1 \\\\'\ :"..i:' I "■!- <• j "resent time, and by it ailiormsoi inioxioaiingclrinksare proscribed. The position the Sons and Daughters of Temperance'occupy is a standing testimony of the value of Total. Abstinence principles, and compares favorably with any other Friendly Society; the sickne s rate showing one-thiril less than "that of other Societies not based on total abstinence pi-inciples; t|ie death rate being only six per thousand in the Sons and Daughters of Temperance, as against nine per thousand, the yearly average death rate of other .Societies.



This Order should command the support and attention of all earnest temperance workers, as ifc gives uncontrovertible testi mony of the value of total abstinence to the health of the body; exerts a decided in fluence on public opinion, and provides an opportunity for total abstainers to make provision for themselves in case of sickness, accident, or death. The Lodge meets MONDAY, 12th May, ■ and each alternate Monday, at the Templar Hall, Ashburton, at 8 p.m. Evzby Total Abstainkk Should Join. STEPHENS BROS, BURNETT STREET, BEG to introduce to their Customers and the Public a NEW LINE OF KEROSENE, Which, they have just landed, and for which the Manufacturers claim many ad vantages over the ordinary oil now in the market, inasmuch as it is almost odourless and free from offensive smell. It is extra refined and perfectly pure, and will, therefore, produce a much softer and more BRILLIANT LIGHT. It will Nox Dazzle or Injure the Eyes and altogether dispenses with the risk attached to the ordinary lower grades, as well as being very much more economical for household purposes," stoves, etc., etc Although being a little more costly, yet, to keep pace with'the times, we will RETAIL IT at the USUAL PRICE S, So Farmers aiuPHouseholders will do well in Securing a Winter Supply, and in so doing we aie satisfied they .will be pleased with their purchase. We have", also, to hand a GOOD ASSORTMENT OF CANDLES, Both English and Colonial, including Carriage, Bedroom, Piano, etc. Our Stock of TEAS is also Increasing, and we have, therefore, a Better Selection for Blending purposes and to select from, and desire to Draw Special Attention to our INDIAN, CEYLON, DARJELING PEKOE, ASSAM PEKOE, and several other varieties in packets or in bulk, so Customers favoring us with a call will re ceive our efforts to give satisfaction. We will be pleased to wait upon Cus tomers if requested, and orders by post will be despatched without delay Orders delivered in Town or Suburbs QTEPHENS "DROS io t c p-h ens Pros W. H. COLLIKII "THE COBNEB" HAS effected the following bHOCIAL BARGAINS ftud is NOW OFFERING THEM. No. I—HKAVY COLONTAL TWKKD all colors for Boys' Suits 2/9 per yard (usunl price 4s Gd.) No. 2—A lino of EXTRA WIDE SHIRTING IOP pci> yard (usually sold at Is isd) No, 3 -.BLACK CASHMERES \ S 4 Jl) per yard (worth Is lid) o. 4--NHW GOLD BRAID TRIM MINGS, all colors, Q$D per yard (regular price Is fid) No. 5 -A line of LAD PCS ULSTERS 18/6 (worth 2;>s) No. G-MEN'S HEAVY ALL W00 T TROUSERS 11/6 (usually sold at 15s Gd) No. 7- -About 3000 yards or DRESS MATERIAL, newest goods, bought at a discount of 6s Tl^™ £ \\f ff POLLIKR "THE CORNER."



TAM A. CASH BUYEROF— - . . ; WHEAT, .  ' OATS,- '■ • ''' : AJSD EYE-GKASS IN ANY QUANTITY' [CORNSACKS, TWINE, Etc., ALWAYS ON HAND STORA GE A T~CURRENT RA TES. -ALBEBT KOBEBTS, 1 WEST STREET, ASHBURTON ||| j;ill MANUFACTORED Br MACHINCRY," B jfl IoP- ANP Princes ST DUNEPIN.^^h THIS PACKET IS CUARANTKD TO CONTAIN CHE POUMD*irT C ONE TRIAL SOLICITED. :#; [ ...... SOLE AGENT, ASHBURTON, WE ARE BUYERS AT ALL TIMES OF ../ WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RVEGRASS, PEAS, ETC., ETC FBJEDLANDEE BROS. WHEAT SHIPMENTS- TirE AHE PREPARED. TO .W.KE I.!tfKU.\L ALVA3 OKS, FRKE OT COMMISSION AJNDIWrB«B'*T,.rBA^' t «:! W'-J-<-' P.o^o j-Un-d -i cm I%r r for •hipnr.eut v.i the Ut;-?od"K ju-t'oui or \\\' O :*tU-.m \. HATING-ou? on: hoasv in Lou:on V i gn«.r*r>t^ 1 h-i* *he Jr fert c •f Clients, who will euUusi iho sh'ipmorji »? 'h'-i' {.<r*sn to t>\ will be '.reli )m ked *htr OMcpts dq!»7 «*ho roly tb-t -xp.-un s will V: ka^ r i-- 1 .-* :.p pop.rb>. w.d ibo high ■ '.n-^rkft v*.luo leaSiee.^. FACET Furmer'a L-)t ia phlpped a-cJ-- 4 tfh Uc: ad pop?rat'= br;nd, n« t' lot» bblnu Sratded alike, aad Oft C.li iot is s .11 on its ovva ma Us. Pr mp 1: a cou i»\sf ai in th*< past. . . - ■ ■ . , WE are »Ibc prepa-c-3. 'o ?toro gran r,n ) n h :r ?ro-<ii?o a* Af.biinrU n, Lyndhors! lyttaUoo oc Addingtcn \xp-m t;**y icjuibj '.'A uiako re<,zGzsh^ cdvivaotE c»: etnn-. NOW LANDHSTG. EX " Maud Graham " 20,000 Feet DRESSED KAURI T. & G. FLOORING T - & G. MATCH LINING AND BOARDS. EX "Spray" 30,000 Feet SPLENDID; RED IPINE. EX " Zior " 20,000 Feet MAGNIFICENT WHITE PINE. ELOORtNG, LINING AND SHELV FROM HAVELOCK. " : IN STOCK AND TO ARRIVE— WESTPORT, NEWCASTLE, GREY VALLEY AND MOUNT SOMERS COAL. X , W. H. COLLINS AND GO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, ASHBTTKTCN. VBUNDVNT CROPS OF (WOD WOOL, OF THE HIGHEST MARKET VALUE FOR ITS CLASS. KNgmED BY THE USE OF Little's Patent Sheep Dip (NON-POTSONOUS.) ADVANTAGES OF LITTLE'S PATENT FLUID DIP :— TF PROPERLY USED according io instructions, it is the best, the most effectual 1 and most valuable Dip kiicfwn. TT IS NOT POISONOUS to animals, there is therefore no danger of poisoning Horses, Sheep, Cattle, or other animals, by tho Dip draining od the grass or herbage; (here is no danger in leaving it. about in tho way of children or others; nor is there •mv danger of wholesale poisoning from neglect, accident,, or design. ITS EFFECT UPON THE WOOL is exceedingly important to Woolgrowers. It rapidly increases the value ; it do<:s not arrest the growth at any time huL promotes 1,1 le natural secretions, and increases tlio weight of the llocce ; it does not stain or discolor the wool, nor take out any of the yolk, but is ut all times the best Dip for tho wool that can be used. IT IS CHEAP and repays itself tenfold, to the sheep-owneir IT IS EASY TO USE, requiring very little preparation, mixes instantly with coid water, leaves no sedimeut, no scum, no waste. One gallon of Dip to 100 gallons of water—the wash is then ready for use. IT IS SAFE. Whilo Piosonous Dips can only be used witli caucion upon sheep, this Dip may be used upon all animals : Horses to kill insects and the mange ; also Dogs for tho same purpose ; also for exterminating iusecis, and alloying all irritation of fhe skin of Dairy Cattle, Pigs, etc., for which purpose it its simply invaluable. FOR SCAB. LICE, TICKS, and insects of all kinds, it is a most effectual Dip. and thoroughly reliable at all times, and in all climates. LTTTLE'S PATENT FLUID DTP has a world-wide reputation of the highest 1 possible character, 'it has received more 'J<)LD and SILVER MEDALS and other AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE AND MERIT fhan perhaps all the other Sheep Dips out together. AGENT FOR ASIIBUPiTON OOUNTY GEORGE JAMESON.



j "VrOTiCE^Ail persons found Twmaaf \ JLN ' sing in pursuit of game or other' ' f wise on the Riversdale Estate on and after this date will be prosecuted. J. R. WILLIAMS. Rivcrsdale, 24th May. 6 17$ t'HERTSEY SIIHEP: DIP. .j ;'. FARMERS OF THE CHERTSEY . • ; I DISTRICT. !T Have much pleasure in stilting th.it my ■ 1 tender for the CHERTSEY DIP has' benn iicccptcd, find that I will use MURTON AND WHITE'S PREMIER DIP through, out the season. ■ •■ My man -will Ik? at the Chertscy Paleyarda every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and : FRIDAY, dm ing the Season commencing MARCH 19th, from 8 o'clock till 4. Prices for Dipping Id per head tiil 14th . Aril, lid to 14th May. I would strongly advise Farmers to Dip ; Early. Instructions can be left with Mr McDowell, Chertsey.. D. THOMAS, ; : .44 . Ashburton. ' TREES TREES] ' About 100,000 FRUIT TREE S. Of all descriptions, including 2000 APPLE TREES of CHOICE ' : ■ SORTS. ' ," ; All Strong and IlcaUliy. - ITOR SALE at Moderate Price*. _ Undersigned is also prepared, a* ; usual, to undertake the . -. PLANTING' OF FOREST TREES . . at Lowest Current Rates. WM. GARDNER, 5" . , Tinwald. SEALY'S FRUIT TREES TNCLUDING Apples,. Pears, .Plums, ._L Cherries, Peaches, Apricots, Nectar ines, and all other fruits. The merits of all the varieties have been subjected to - severe tests during the last 15 years, and ■: the stock is now admitted to be the Largest and Choicest, in Canterbury, probably in the colony, to select from, all warranted, and at your own prices. SEALY'S FOREST TREES Of all kinds, innumerable in quantity, well-grown and hardy—all kinds, all sizes, all prices. ■ . SEALY'S ORNAMENTAL TREES, &c. ■ Choice in quality, numerous in quantity. SEALY'S MACROCARPA. Tens of thousands in number. A large . quantity .specially grown for fencing at very low prices. SEALY'S ROSES. Enclless in variety and choicest in quality. . SEALY'S CATALOGUES Forwarded free to any. address on application. .',:-. • Note.—l will only be responsible for TreoH ordered direct from the Nursery or through MesshsJ. Scaly and Co. TIIOS. SEALY, - '". Nurseryman, 18 Rivcrhnnk, Ashburton.. SEEDS, PLANTS, &c ' TBEES. TREES. TBEES. I Again tender my bc4 thanks to my numerous Customers and Correspon dents for the support I have received ■ from them, and assure thorn that I shall • still conduct my Business in the future as , I have in the past, and all orders by post r otherwise will receive *ny prompt atten tion. My Apple Trees arc all v orked on . thejblight proof stock, and 'Mo gluaii and ■ well grown-; also Pears, Plums, Cherries, Apricots, and all kinds of small Fruit?. , I have one of the largest stock of Forest Trees in Canterbury, about 40,000 Larch,, . two years old, 40,000 do. one year old, and 100,000 Pinus Insignis, one and two  years old. Cupressus, Macrocarpa, I have . • a grand line. I make this a speciality. All L my seedlings have been transplanted, being equal to those in boxes.- I have about 100,000 one and two years'old, also Roses and Fancy Shrubs in great variety.. All trees supplied and planted by me will be guaranteed for 12 months; Cata logu sent post free on application. :, " ,; TAMES T)ORTER J AMES JTORTER,, JHJRSERYMAN. and SEEDSMAN, A L.L E N TO N ASHBURTON !. NOTICE. TREES ! ~ TEEES!/ I- THE undersigned, have opened a , Nursery on my s own account and am prepared to sell FRUIT and FOREST TREES of the choicest sorts at prices riot ■ to be beaten. Having had 28 years'; ex perience at "Home and in the Colonies, I have grown none but the best sorts of Fruit Trees, knowing that a great many that are planted out are shy bearers and some that do bear are inferior in quality. I have also a very choice, collection, of.. ■ Roses and Shrubs. Gardens laid out: work done by contract or by, day. Old fruit trees re-grafted with choice sorts if . - required. Hoping to get a fair share of. , public patronage. • the Address—^ A > . J. MILLICHAMP, r ; ;  Nurseryman, ... Terrace Nursery, •;: .■ . - Tinwaldi , ; Letters Addressed to Ashburton P.O. w' ; Receive My Prompt Attention. -6tl -■ WANTEO KNCWi IT/ A NTBD Known—A trunk of V'V Ladies Boots, assorted, will be sold this week at 3s (id per pair.— ANDREW ORR. "\TT*ANTED Known—Just opened new W Jackets, Dolmans, Furs, Gloves, Coivsols, Embroiderd robes, Umbrellas ELc, at \NDREW Ollll'S. WANTED Known—A great Bargain in Berlin Wools, «ll colors, i>i 3s per lb, slightly soiled.-ANDREW ORR FOR WEDDING Outfils, Family Moiii-nin". andConoril DRAPERY go to ANDREW ORll'S. . ■ j- "XTEW ZEALAND EXHIBITION.— IM' ANDREW ORR is showing ex actly tho .'■amo Goods in Hohlyn Worsted Dress Tweeds, as exhibited at the If alii bilion, also Blankets and Flannels. OA r \ PAIRS of BLANKETS at / Old Prices, contracted for when wwl was Cheap.— A. OLtll. 1 A A fIMHROIDJiIITCD ROBES t ! \J\J Select from-at ANDREW jORR'S ' Notwoof Uie sjime paLUu-a,