tettTollScllse the frozen meat indus !" c Tt is not looked upon with favor £ 's iUs"bought it will have a ten d^£SlStk3oa.,^ X London, February 29. Wanganui Harbor Board debentures have advanced £2, while Gisborne Harbor StCc!lotSl £stcks generally continue to improve. I

THE STATION PEAK SHEEP SALE.

The following is the auctioned report of the sale of sheep at Station Peak Messrs R. Campbell and Sons Limited) on Februaryll:— There was a large attendance ol buyers from all parts of Canterbury and Otago. Bidding for every lot was brisk, the whole being cleared at very satistactory prices. The sale commenced at 3 o'clock and was concluded m the space of 15 minutes or at the rate of a little over 1000 a minute, at prices as per list attached :-2457 tour tooth merino%wes, at 8«2d;2192 two tooth do do, at 78l0d; 2600 do do wethers, at 7s 3d ; 2920 do do at 6s 8d 1190 half bred lambs (culls), at Bsi; 24SM merino lambs (culls, small), at 4s Id ; 129 aged merino rams, at 15s ; 1200 do do ewes, at 5* ; 5000 do do wethers, at 4s 6d. Total, 19,881.

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON TROTTCN« CLUB.

AUTUMN MEETING.

The following are the handicaps for the trotting meeting which takes place on Wednesday, March 9 ;:— Maidkjs Handicap, of 20 soys. Two miles. Victoriall. scr. Camellia 10 sees Duncan Ab- Zulu ... lOsecs dallah 4 sees Jesa ... 10sees, Eos . 4 sees The Divel Exile ... 8 sees King 10 sees Taipo ... 8 sees Harness Handicap, of 20 soys. Two miles. Polly Plum scr. Diana ... 25sees Kit 11. ... 18 sees Taipo ... 30sees Sheoak ... 25 sees District Handicap, of 20 sots. Two miles. Jena scr Diana ... 20secs ; BarneyO'Hea 3sec Eos ... 20 sees Humbug 10 sees Pathfinder 25 sees Forest Maid 12 sees Madge Gray 25" sees Rocket 11. 15 sees AiHBUKTON Handicap, of3osovs. Three miles. Mountjoy ... scr Forest Maid 30 sees Polly Plum 5 sees Rocket 11. 30 sees Pansy ... 15 sees Victoria... 35 sees Tom ... 30 sees Eos ... 40 sees Sjblling Handicap, of 20 soys. Two miles. Maud scr Beeswing 20 sees lona ... 5 sees Jess .. 20 sees Pegasus ... 15 sees Heather Jock 25 sees Exile ... 17 sees Ruahine... 25sees ConJie ... 17 sees | Eusctric^Stakbs Handicap, of 20 aovs. One mile. Pansy ... scr Humbug 10 sees Barney O'Hea 7 sec Victoria... 12 sees Kit 11. ... 7 sees Victoria 11. 12 sees Jena ... 7 sees Exile ... 12 sees Tom ... 8 sees | Pathfinder 17 sees Acceptances are clue next Saturday.

THE ASHBtiltTOff mniH>lAff: TUESDAY, MAMn 1, 180.



The Swimming Tournament to-morrow promises to be the most interesting gather ing ever held m Ashburton. Don't be Deceived!—lf you want the best Medicine the world has ever pro duced try Colemane and Sons Eucalypti Extract. For all affections of the chest and lungs, consumption, asthma, coughs, colds, gravel, and kidney complaints. For influenza it has no equal. Under the distinguished patronage of Earl Jersey, Governor of New South Wales, Lord Carrington, and the Emperor of Germany. Awarded medals at Sydney Melbourne, ana Adelaide, beating all competitors, and s the only pure Extract m the world. See that the label bears our trade mark (tree of life and signature Colemane and Bond, Cootamundra, New South Wales) without this it is a fraud. Price, Is 6d and 2s 6d. Wholesale Depot ior New Zealand: Lichfield street, Chcistchurch Sole Agents for Ashburton : The Ash burton Drug Company.--Advt Thk Best Remedy for Indigestion — Norton's Camomile Pills are confident}* recommended as a simple remedy foi Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all fche diseases to which we. are subjects, Norton's Pills, with justice called the 'Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentle perient, are mild m their operation, and safe under any circumstances. Sold m bottles, at Is ljd, 2s 9d, lls, by all medicine vendors throughout th« wwlcJ " Keating's Powder" destroys Bugs Fleas, Moths, Beetles, and all other insects whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean m application. See the article you Durchaseis " Keating's," as imitations are oxious and ineffectual. Sold m Tins, 6d, Is and 2s 6d each. W all chemists.



I AM A CASH BUYER OF W heat, Oats, Barley, AND Grass Seed. „__ ' I? D. THOMAS, A SH B UR T O Nj



Seeds for Autumn Sowing, } Iff LARGE OR SMALL QTJANTITIE * WHITE STONE, > GREYSTONE TURNIP, RAPE, CAPE BARLEY, RYE OATS] &c) -—8§- - ALSO FOR SALE— €orn§aek§ and (ieamin^- Twine, AS WELL AS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FARMj AND STATION STORES AND REQUISITES.) AGENT FOR THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE INSURANCE 00 GRAIN CROPS INSURED |A«ainst Loss or Damage by Fire at Lowest Current TRate* GEOHGE JAMESON ftqlilHirtoii and Raknisi



g C 0 T T gROS.' UNRIVALLED COOKING RANGES Register Cerates, Fenders, X Fire Irons,; JOHN ORR & 00, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON/v



Land for Private Sale. p^AA ACRES, situated at LYNUHURST, m good heart, well watered and kJ\J\J fenced and good Buildings. Most complete Property m the County A KC\ ACRES > CHERTSEY, well fenced and watered, and a really compact little Farm. 1 OF\ O AOaES ' R^KAIA, 1000 aeras m grass, 250 aerea fit to crop at once jL(UO\J well watered, sub-divided into 12 paddocks, nine-roonied House (new), seven-stalled Stable and Sheep Yards, also Grain Store and Sheep Dip. * KC\A ACRES > LAURISTON, sub-divided into spaddocks, well fenced and fJ\JjZ watered, three-roomed Pouse and eight-stalled Stable. QQO ACRES, METHVEN, all ready for cropping, well fenced and wateied Ot/iJ no house. ' ~i C)f\ ACRES, splendid land, adjoining Township of MAYFIELD, three- JL^J\) 2Zroonie(l House, &c. D- THOMAS



D. Thomas Late of Matson, Cox, and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE AGENT/ VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. LOANS NEGOTIATED. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Tinwald and Ashburton alternately FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Sheepskins, Fat, Hides, &c, on Fridays. SALES OF WOOL throughout the Season. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD on Commission. CLEARING SALES as per arrangement. AGENT FOR-^ Matson and Co, Christchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Christchurch Booth, Mac Donald and Co., Christchurch Murton and White's Sheep Dip Brantford Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company 1 Graham's Foot Rot Composition ;■ Redwood's Scaly Blight Specific Wright, StepheßSon, and Co, Dunedin . ... ' ' Planet Jupiter Garden and Field JTools. •. D. THOMAS, Ashburton.



MITCHELL & TUENBR ARE Now Offering Special Inducements IN QMBaMaa —A COMPLETE^ COLONIAL SUIT v ■HAT. SHIRT DRAWERS fOr . UNDER FLANNEL 455. TIE SOCKS BOOTS HANDKERCHIEF OUTFIT. COLONIAL SADDLE TWEED TROUSERS ... 12s 6d FIRST CLASS MOLES ... .. g s 6d MENS SHOOTERS. ... ... ... ... 12s 6d SUITS TO MEASURE



imuSi A urniSt FLUID DIP /©AROWDER DIP _ /LITTLESy --^ .0- VAST YEARLY^HEEP Dip\ f^o% tHEAPER INCREASE IN i^g¥i?*nsS?^TH AN ANOTHER * FQ 1 #■ /* *\ii/FI I ' VMnWM THOUSANDS Jfjf^ T> |» f (^TfC FLUID DIP, 5s 6d per gallon m4B gallon casks ;6s par ■^ *A>J- Vy RJKJ gallon m 5 gallon drums ; single gallons 7s 6d. Note.—ONE GALLON MAKES 100 GALLONS SHEEP WASH. POWDER DIP. 50s per 1 cwt keg (to make 1000 gallons) ; 70s per case of 18 81b packets or 72 2lb packets ; 8 lb packets 4s ; 21b packets Is. NOTE-— sk 2lb packets make 100 gallons of wash. The weights of the packets are approximate. LIBERAL REDUCTIONS on LARGE ORDERS op FLUID OR POWDER AGENTS (ASHBtJRTON AND RA.XAIA), Gleorge Jameson. CHRISTCHURCH (CHIEF AGENTS), Blackimrnc & Co.



CHRISTMAS,. 1891 & IEW YEAR, 1892. F. NOKES, ONCE more presents h;s Compliments to the Inhabitants of Ashburtou and the Public generally, wishing them all the Compliments of the Season, and hopes that one and all, both large and small, will have a pair of NOKES' GOOD CHEAP BOOTS and SHOES THE LARGEST STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES TO CHOOSE FROM BOOTS REPAIRED ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. FOR GENUINE GOOD VALUES NO ONE CAN TOUCH MEJ BOOTS BOOTS BOOTS FOR STYLE, PRICE, AND QUALITY, GO TO F. NOKES LEICESTER BOOT WAREHOUSE BURNETT^STREETJ THE HOLIDAYS. TT7E have just imported direct from the Manufacturers, ex s.s. AORANGI, a LARGE SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS, Comprising the NEWEST HOME STYLES m GENTS' HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, BRACES, SOCKS, INDIA GAUZE, MERINO, AND CASHMERE UNDERSHIRTS AND PANTS, &c. A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF MEN S & BOYS' STRAW HATS, &c. SpCCiftl I ust Opened Out direct from the Mills a Choice Lot of NEW SHIRTINGS (Best m the Market), which we are now Sellling at WHOLESALE PRICES. K3&» Kindly compare these Goods. Tailoring Department., We are now showing a LARGE VARIETY of the NEWEST STYLES m TWEEDS, COATINGS : SUITINGS <fe TROUSERINGS for the present season. The rush of orders already m hand shows that all who want New Suits for the Holidays will do well to favour us with their measurements as early as possible. MEN'S & BOYS' BOOTS & SHOES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. HAND SEWN", &c. Every Pair Guaranteed to give good wear. SPARROW" &'IERRTIAN TAILOES 6c OTJTFITTBKS EAST STREET, ASH BURTON.



SPECTACLES. N. LAZARUS (& U0. 9 ocuLisT-opnouNs. LONDON, CALCUTTA, and 281 and 283, COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE By appointment to H. E. The Marquis of Dufferin, ex Viceroy of India, efe,, have appointed I. §alek and Co., SOLE AGFNTS FORASHBURTON I SAL^K & CO. have been thoroughly instructed m our system of sight testing (patent 4354) which is now being universally adopted, and may ioe consulted for SPFCTAOLES OR EYE GLASSES DAILY. Our "SPECLALITE" SPECTACLES and EYEGLASSES fitted' with LENSES, correcting the defects of each eye, and m frames -adjusted for Comfort and C4ood Appearance are, m nearly all cases, supplied at once, alter the sight is tested by our agents, or (m preference) on the prescriptions of ophthalmic surgeons. The Medical Profession and all interested m Optical Science are invited to see this beautiful test and all the latest improvements m Lonses and Frames as advised by the most eminent Oculists. 2 51



HERCULES MAKING POWDBB IS THE. BIS? Those who hM'e not tried it, ahoala ask heir Grocer for it Makes splendid Cakes Scones, Pastry, <fee,



COMPULSORY SALE \o\v ov AT W, W. Spencer & Go.'s THE ARCADE. White Lace Cmtain.s, l.s Od a pair WhiteT willed Sheeting (double width 10|d Prints, 2?d, 3d, 3£d,4d. Calicoes 2sd Dress Goods 4.\d Muslins 3id Men's Woollen Socks 7-J- Men's Tweed Suits 19s 6d Boys' Tweed Suits 4s lid Men's Bluchers 5s 6d Men's Colonial Made Shooters, Nailed, 8s lid Ladies Kid Lace Shoes 4s lld Women's Kid Elastic side Boots as 6d AT W W SPEKO-.R AND COS I THE ARCADE



| Boots. Boots. I BOOTS. WANTED KNOWN.—I am now m a position to supply BOOTS and SHOES of every description at the Lowest Price ever heard of m Ashburton. The above has been made to my own special order m the best factory m Canterbury, therefore Customers can rely upon getting a genuine article for very little money. Note the address— O'CONNOR'S LITTLE SHOP, Mr Bullock's Arcade. N.B.—Ordered work of every kind, Hand Sewn, Pegged, or Riveted, made on the Premises ; also Repairs. VIOLIN SCHOOL, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. 1 T ISS BESSIE SIMMONDS Teacher J3JL °f the Violin, while thas?tir.g her jatrons for past favors, begs to stat3 sh°, las a few vacancies for pupib. Every itttntion given.—Bessie SimmoiNds, 1t144 ~ltan"ted~known. fTTK HAVE A LINE OF GOOD OATEN SHEAF CHAFF FOR SALE. MOSS & RESTELL, 2*136 West Street. (jT. Jesson, PRACTICAL CHRONOGRAPH, WATCH AISD CLOCKMAKER TANCRED S-T-TRHiET, ASHBUR T 0 N. HAVING just imported all the latest Machinery and Tools for Repairing and Cleaning Watches and Clocks, etc., I am enabled to Clean and Repair Watches from 4s 6d. Clocks Cleaned and Repaired from 2s 6d. Brooch Pins fitted 3d. All work guaranteed. Satisfaction given or no charge m-ide. I have also on hand a well selected stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery. Spectacles to suit all sights from Is per pair. Please vote the address — v. ji;**o\, Practical Watchmaker & Jkwellkk TANCRED STREET, | ASHBURTON,



S ROBERT MURRAY* Watch and Clock MAKER. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN, &c. ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF PATCHES, JEWELLEKY, PLATE, CLOCKS, OPTICAL GOODS, &c. Specimens of Work on view m Shop Window. EAST STEEET",°IShBURTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS-BY TOST OR TELEGRAPH.



All who sumrffisrzs Loss of Vitality and Manhood, should send for Advice, and full instructions re lating to a mi &IMPIE AMD ffITAII nriilj n IllT Combined with simple method IllllUuUl of treatment, recommended by a leading qualified medical man—a Specialist m these cases, and used by him for many years with great success. Advice ant> Ixstiu tction.s FORWARDED Wm to anyone sending full particulars of case, symptoms, etc, and enclosing stamp for reply. . All communications strictly confidential. "HUJIANITAS, G.P.0., Melbourne



FARMS. FARMS. SOUTH CANTERBURY LAND AND; ESTATE AGENCY, ' TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, Associated vith 11. L. Bowkrr, Christchurch, have placed m their hands j for absolute sale several FIRST-CLASS FARMS. SPECIAL TERMS. SPECIAL PRICES. A BIG SELECTION. PERSONS wishing to dispose of Properties are reminded that our Agency being m daily communication with Christchurch buyers has two-fold advan tasres for selling over any other firm. Houses and Shops to Let. Money to Lend from £5 upwards. Wholesale and Retail agent for Eastern Tea Co. 's Pure ! Indian and Ceylon Teas. As these Teas are always ready at our rooms the Public can test them before buying. 2157 H. LIGHT, Manager. [a card.] C E. FOOKS Ac SON, " AUTHORISED SURVEYORS, Licensed under "The Land Transfer Act, 1885," ARCHITECTS, etc. ESTATES Surveyed and Subdivided, Contract Ploughing and Crops measured, Plans and Estimates for Build-, ings made. ' Road Board Offices, Moore Street, I Ashburton* February, 1892. 2 71



THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. VTOVELTIES m Fancy Work f>r the .^i present season. Now Aprons, Pin uore.3, Dresses, Ladies' and Children's Clothing, Infants' Layettes. Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals and Patterns always m stock. Orders taken now for Winter Stacks and Stockings, home knitted. MRS A.I3A.M&S, LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S DRAPER. H.AJSM.IS& &> BRJJDGE AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS. A LL information concerning Cost of £x. Work, &c., can be obtained from CHARLES BRADDELL, 2J39 Agent, Ashburton.



Mr T. Bullock __ FOR SALE.—A small Paddock near the Factory. Lots 67 and 68, containing one Acre, Andrew street, Allenton. T.Ss. 243 and 256, containing fronting Moore and Kermode streets; good land. Four-roomed Cottage and, J-Acre Cass street; cheap, easy terms. £35.—Town Section 486, corner of Havelock and William streets, good land, capital site. Certainly a cheap section. T. BULLOCK. Public Notices. CORWAR ESTATE! T3LANS can be seen at our Office, and full particulars obtained from FRIEDLANDER BROS. TTA LENTINES to suit everybody. . ..T .. .lust opened -up. Palm T^esii Fans and Screens at 6d. Selling fast Also Zither Harps, three sizes, from 4t ( 6i. New Crimes, Fancy Stationery, L. F. ANDREWES & CO., Stationers' Hall.



/^, Bronze Medal, ANDREW BLACK, WATCHMAKER, EAST STREET, A Smy claim on the North British and Mercantile Insurance Company, for the Damage done by the late fire Has Not Been Recognised I am reluctantly Compelled To File. The businens, however, will be immediately carried on under my management. andrWblaok, EAST STREET ASHBU RTO N, AND AT BAKAIA.



"Wool. Wool. Wool. 11 C. TABART is making CASH ANCES on the' ENSUING CLIP FIIEJ3 OF OOMMIBSIOS. PERIODICAL SALES held through out the season, the fir it one being early n November, All WOOL, by Rail is CARTED FREE from Christchurch Railway Station to my Store. For accommodation, light, &c, my Store is unsurpassed for the display of all lots. Prompt ACCOUNT SALES and PROCEEDS. Woolpacks, Twine, &c, at Lowest *** IW6S- F. 0. TABART, A.uetionee'% Woo broker *vc, Christ-church. AGENTS WANTED. WANTED, Agents v "for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early, as , only fi limited number ia required, NOVELTYIMPORTING CO Box 976, G.F.0., bydney, N.S.W.



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILi:- NG AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. On?ices—Tancred Stiieet Ashburtoh. r V\O Encourage the saving of small sums _L the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, Interest —5 per cent on the following conditions : — Suin^ of One Pound and Upwards received on Deposit, and Interest will be allowed on every complete Pound deposited to be reckoned from the day on which a complete Pound shall have been deposited, up to the date on which the money shall be withdrawn. A Depositor may withdraw the whole or part of the sum deposited, but not m less sums than One Pound, except when clos ing the account. Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent It »> »> " »» J) 82' )»   longer periods 6  For particulars apply, EDWD. STEPHENS Manager. tames Fain a"nd sons 9, St. Mary Axe, E,C, and 21, Walworr.h Road, S.E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. jlO. Ll- r», L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. The Largest Wholesale House m the World Illustrated Price List on app3;.cation.



ASHBURTON AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB. GRAND SWIMMING GALA. TO-MORROW DOMAIN BATII S, Commencing 2 p.m. TWENTY-TWO EVENTS, mHE 100 yds and 200 yds Champions -*- will compete m the Quarler-mile Championship of N.Z. Competitors from Auckland, Christchurch, and Dunedin. DON'T MISS THE POLO MATCH. Admission : One Shilling ; Children, Sixpence. Horses and Traps, One Shilling Each. 353



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. THE Monthly and other payments will be received at the Office, Tancred Street, THIS DAY TUESDAY, MAKOH 1, 1892. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. EDWARD STEPPIENS, Manager.



TO BUILDERS. mENDERS are invited for the erection J- of Sample Rooms for Mb James Lane at the Somerset Hotel, where plans and specifications may be seen. Tenders are to be sent m not later than 5 o'clock on TUESDAY, March 8, inst. C. E. FOOKS & SON, 2 137 Architects, etc.



___ MR T BULLOCK SATuICL^YrMAECII uT TO DAI]I Y MEN, FARMERS, AND OTHERS. HOMF.STKAD AND 70 ACRES 79 FOR SALE CLOSE TO TOWN. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from, Mk George Willers, on account of his retiring from the Dairying business, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on SATURDAY, MARCH 12, At 11 o'clock m the forenoon, His property on the ALFORD FOREST ROAD and on the ISLAND m all ACRES | ROOD i PERCHES which will be offered as a whole, and if not sold will be submitted m Three Lots, viz., LOT I,—The Homestead, containing 23 Acres 1 Rood 12 Perches. There are a Cottage, Stable, Piggeries, and other buildings erected on this. It is divided into conremenb sized paddocks, all m gdod order, and well situated, being onlyafew chains above the Woollen Factory. LOT 2.—Containing 39 Acres 2 Roods, being R.S. 32504, situated on the Island, good grazing land. LOT 3.—Containing 16 Acres 2 Roods 4 Perches, adjoining the Homestead, on which is erected a large Corn Shed and other improvements. This offers a favorable opportunity for persons desirous of purchasing a Dairy Farm near Town ; of course, the good will of the Milk Walk goes with it. It is well known Mr Willers has been very success ful m this business for a number of years and an industrious man could, no doubt, now make money at it. Intending purchasers are invited to in spect the whole of the property. Terms easy, at sale, which takes place at 11 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 3*6 Auctioneer.



GREY NTALLEY COAL 1% THE BEfJf COAL FOR THRESHING MACHINES SIXTEEN per cent More Heat than Newcastle Coal. STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly. WE ARE NOW MANUFACTURING BRIQUETTE S, THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack. No blinker, No Waste. The Grey Valley Coal Company, Ltd W H COL.LINS & CO., g Agents.



IMPORTANT |^CXMAS NOTICE Farmers and Others TTBOM THE PEEMIER ASHBURTON -pURNITURB OP PIHWffIiIIWEIIL S. t^p^v S# JUST Landed new Shipment of Austrian, American, and other Chairs ; largest Stock m Ashburton. Chairs by the 100. Linoleums, Floor Cloths, Brussels, Tapes try, and other Carpets, just m time for Christmas. Come and inspect our local manufactures m Duche*a Tables, Wash stands, Chests of Drawers, etc., m ngured Rimu, and other superior woods. Vene i»n Blinds imde co order. Special re ductions for the Christmas Season. Note Address —Next Building Society s Office, Tancred Street,