Comte de Lesseps and his son Charles to five years' imprisonment and a fine of £200; Fountaine and Baron Cottu to two years' imprisonment and £120 tine. On a charge of breach of trust, Eiffel, builder of the tower known by his name was sentenced to two years' imprisonment and fined £800.

COMMERCIAL.

PRESS ASSOCIATION^ London, February 7. - The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, have re ceived the following cable message, dated London, TtlvJebruary :— Wool—The sales progress firmly. Since the opening the following sorts are par to |d per lb higher :^-Greasy merino super, scoured merino super, fine greasy and tine washed crossbred, fine scoured crossbred* medium creasy and medium washed crossbred, and medium scoured crossbred, while the market for superior greasy lambs is very firm, there being a special demand for this class of wool. Other descriptions are unchanged. The total quantity catalogued to date is 131,000 bales. Wheat—Market is quiet, New Zea land whett, average, is worth 30s 6d per 496 th. Other quotations unchanged since last telegram.

The New Zealand Farmers' Co operative Association of Canterbury, Limited, report having received the fol!o w jng cablo from their London oilice : -- Prime North Canterbury mutton selling at4idperlb; market affected by small feupplies. |

SHEEP FAIRS.

Auckland, February 9. At Hunter and Nolan's sheep fair today some fin 3 rams were sold, the highest prices being from 12 guineis to 14 guineas. Ol sheep there was a large number, and fair prices were obtained, cros»breds realising from 8-> to 16i (M. For Hampshire ewes from 20s to 22s was paid. Wanganui, February 9. The second day's sale at Messrs Free man R. Jackson and Oo.'s pm fair was again largely attended, and 520 flock LiiiColns "were sold. Mr Fred Sut.ton, of Jtliverton, topped the maiket with 41 averaging £15 12s sd. The highest price obtained was 54«s from a ram in this pen, and Mr B. button's 20 flock Lincolns averaged £11 18s IOJ, the highest bringing 31ga. L'n the whole, lower class rains sold belter by fcbout half a-guinea than on the first day. To-morrow 600 ;Lii.coins 'A ill be offered

Grain and Produce.

The following ia the Christehurch Corn Exchange report, per Mr F. Denham, iov the week ending February 11:—The weather of the week has. been everything lo bo desired, and deprived farmers of the >Jd English privilege of grumbling. Wheat —Th.3 price is a hard nut to crack, and whab the kernel will turn out is problematical ; one thing is certain, it will not be high. The old prime in stock, and Ihe offers of new crop arc rapidly approaching each other. Oats— Old fepd are still asked foi, and new milling wanted at quotations. Baklky— We have some new season's dfered. but are sail looking for the prime malting at 4h. The local simples showed us are va-.j indifferent, though wo are toM some excellent quality has been offered from Blenheim. J*yb Grass-The demand has slightly slackened, though a good .quantity Ins been shipped—all Iwt week's tales. Peas are selling well. Dairy Produce—The English cables sliow >■> drop in price, and our market is in sympathy. The following are prices to farmers, fo.b., p\ckag«s extm (potatoes and millers' goods excepted) :—Wheat, mill iiitf, 2* 81 ; others, Is 9d to 2« 4d. Oats —Old £oed. h* 9d ; new milling, Is 9d ; Tartars, U 10. Barley -Malting, prime, 4s. Peas-Blue Piussiaim, 3a Id ; feed, 2s'- 6d. Potatoes —Kidneys, 455, at stations. Byegrass—Farmers', 2s tu Jis 6d: machined, 3a. Cd. Cock-foot-The Hhippe-s are cautious -very ; no boom in it. Butter, Cheese, Millers' Goods—as per last week's report.

Imperial Parliament.

Per Kress Association, Lowdon, February 9. Mr Jesse Collings, in moving his amendment to the Address in Reply, affirming that the measures for the relief of agricultural laborers ought to have precedence of the Home Rule question, charged the Government and their supporters with evading the promises made at election time to the agricultural community. Mr Gladstone, in replying to Mr ColHngs, asserted that the Parish Councils Bill was intended to improve the dwellings of agricultural laborers and to facilitate compulsory acquisition of land. . .The amendment was rejected by a majority of 84. The Bill introduced by Mr C. /Disraeli, member for Cheshire, pro vides tliat all foreign meat landed in England must be /narked at the port of arrival. (Received February 10, 10.20 a.m.) London, February 9- Seven thousand applications have heen received for a hundred and ten seats in the strangers' gallery of the House of Commons from persons desirous of hearing Gladstone's speech on Home Rule.

The Queensland Floods.

{PBK PRESS ASSOCIATION) jSydney, February 9. A number of merchants subscribed £700, which was forwarded to-day to Brisbane, to aaust the sufferer* by the flood A public meeting has been caSed to raise relief funds and it is expected that the other eolomes will copy the example of Sydney residents, and take steps to alleviate the distress which is bound to follow the disaster. Brisbane, February 9. Train communication from South Brisbane was resumed to-day,, but a *ap of about 150 yards in Jepgth at Goodno has to be traversed by the passengers on foot in order to join fche train on the Ipswich side. The tele graph line has been temporarily re paired. Antigua Bridge, across the Mary river, which was swept away, cost" £80,000. Many small vessels lvin« in the river have disappeared. Thesis very little food in the city, and £15 is asked for a bag of flour_ The newspapers are beingjrmtcd at the Government Printing Office. It is. still raining intermittently, and more rain is predicted. It will probably be many weeks before a true estimate ot the damage can be arrived at. The gunboat Palumah and the stea mer Elamang are now lying; in the pathway in the Botanical Qardens, where tbey were deposited by the flood.

The steamer Per went and tug boats are ashore near the month of the river. Three lives were lost in the city through a boat capsizing, ftud a boy named" Halters and a man named Florace were drowned by the upsetting of a punt. Two children were%owned in the State School ground. (Received February 10, 11.40 a.m.) Brisbane, February 10. A large residence at Hillend was swept away and it is belie vei the family perished. Frrnn Hillend to Stanley street, whole terraces of streets and houses ' have been demolished. The South Brisbane gasometercapsized and the streets are covered beveral inches deep with foul smelling mud. People. a<-e almost heart-broken by the ruin in which the city is involved. The misery and suffering of the home less are heartrending. Women, be smeared with dirt and almost naked, trooped into the municipal buildings j as soon as the rooms were set apart for | the supply of provisions. Many sen sational escapes from death are re ported. A man was standing pn the river bank yesterday, when it gave way, and he was drowned before the very eyes of the crowd* who had to look helplessly on. (Received February 10,12.40 p.m.) Brisbane, February 10. At Kangaroo point, on the south side of the river, nothing is left but piles of bricks and iron. Button's foundry and shipping- yards, and Peacock's jam factory are entirely destroyed. A large amount of looting is going on among th« wrecked and abandoned houses. Some anxiety is felt about a large quantify of dynamite stored down the river, which is dangerous, owing to the wet. A detachment of military is being despatched to destroy the, damaged portion. It is roughly estimated that the damage to public and private property will amouut to two millions sterling. The Marquis of Ripon, Secretary of State for the Colonies, has cabled his regret at the disaster. A relief fund collected locally amounts to <£:JOOO. £1500 has been subscribed at Rockhampton, and funds are being started in Sydney, Mel bourne, and Adelaide. Tremendous explosions were caused by compressed air in the mines at Oympie, and many cases of wrecked buildings at' the mouths of shafts occurred.

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

/ [I'EJR PBESS ASSOCIATION.] /■Received February 10, 10.20 a.m.)

THE ZANTE EARTHQUAKES.

Athens, February 9. Violent shocks of earthquake con tinue in Zante. The King of Greece and other members of the royal family havqjeft the island.

RESIGNATION.

Loni-on, February P. Sir Edward Reed, M.P. for Cardiff, has accepted a Government appoint ment, and wi'l resign his seat in the House of Commons.

ROYAL MOVEMENTS.

The Queen starts for Florence on March 15, and) will probably visit the King and Que n of Italy at Rome.

EGYPT.

The second batallion South Stafford,; shire Kegiuient has been ordered to proceed from Aldershot to Esrypt next week. (Received February 10, 1.15 a.m,)

THE HAWAIIAN CRISIS.

Washington, February 9. The American flag has been hoisted over the palace at Honolulu, pending the President's decision as to the annexation of the islands.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Receive! February 10, 1 p.m.) I

DESTRUCTIVE HURRICANE.

Sydney, February 10. A hurricane has inllioted damage to the extent of £5000 upon the French plantations at Lugainville, in the New Hebrides.

DISASTROUS BUSH FIRES.

Melbourne, February IU. Disastrous bush fires are raging in different parts of the country. Many miles are on fire in Gippsland, and at Merang, near Melbourne, fifty thousand acres have been swept by the flames. Great damage is done to the crops. The weather is very hot.

JEWISH REFUGEES.

The Premier will act conjointly with the other colonies in resisting the landing of Jewish refugees.

FINANCE.

The Treasurer states the Govern ment will refrain from raising foreign loans, and will borrow only in the colony.

THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN HARVEST.

Adelaide, February 10. The "South Australian Register estimates the wheat average will be 6 bushels 4Ubs to the aero, the total yield being U,i3S,QOQ bushels. This will leave a surplus for export ot 7,985,000 bushels.

DROUGHT.

Brik)*aue, February 10. While the coast districts in the south are being devastated by .floods, the country between Rockhampton and Barealdine in the interior is in a serious condition owing to drough l.

A DISTINGUISHED VISITOR.

The Maharajah, of Cooch Behar, will visit Australia in March with a polo team.

THE ASniiURTON JtTARDIAN: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY lp, 1893.



Already the Minister of Libor has re ceived numerous applications for work upon the State farm near Fieldinir. In every instance acprding to the " Post " tlie ap plicant desires- to be manager. On the motion of Mr E. G. Wright, the Lyttelton Harbour Boaad has been re quested to report upou the best means for disposing of ship?' ballast in order to pre vent the introduction of obnoxious weeda and reptiles. Lord and Lady Hopetoun, Lord Northesk and party arrived at Longbeaoh on Thursday evening. It is a pity they did not arrive a week earlier, but even now Mr Grigg will be able to show his guests a harvest scene suJf a-3 they never saw before. A further issue of leaflets to farmers is now being madefy the Department of Agricul ture, namely, one each on the "athurst burr, horse bot fly, California thistle, and sheep botfly. The pamphlet, by Mr John Sawers, chief dairy instructor, on cheese and butter factories and creameries, is now passing through the press. Following upon last week's contest at polo the Ashburton team challenged the Tinwald to a return match which came off on Wed nesday afternoon, when a very interesting game was played. The Tinwald players again proved too much for their opponents, gaining four goals to one by their careful backing up poiicy. For the winners three goals weie obtained by Mr Buckley and the other by Mr Curtis, whilst the Ashburton score was made by Mr E. Saunders, who played with his usual skill. The Premier has abandoned regular treat ment, and has placed himself in the hands of Mr Herden, who has had some success in Wellington with a combined system of ma&sage and magnetism. Though a fort night has not elapsed since he took Mr Ballance in hand, he has succeeded in pro curing him regular sleep, and enabled him to take light food, whibh he was unable to do before. Mr Herden has accompanied the Premier to Wanganui, as .uninterrupted manipulation is essential to his further success. Mr Ballince's friends have good hopes that the novel regime will result in his complete restoration. It ia worthy of note (says the Wellington " Press') that, of the Jmany working men who have lately come to the colony, com paratively few have applied to the Labour .Bureau, except v to the extent of asking for information as to the districts likeliest to yield employment. Indeed, the bureau knows, from information gathered by its agents on the arrival of the various steamers, that about eleven of every twenty of the:<e men have a little money of their own, and aic quite able to shift for them selves, all the help they require being advice as to where they are most likely to abtain work It is not often (says the " Waikato Times ") that harvesting work i 3 carried out,, in Waikato on a Sunday, but last Sunday the reaping machine was going ahead in a field of" pals at \the Beerescourt Estate near Hamilton. The caterpillars hail got into the' crop, and throughout Sunday were crossing the road from the ti-trfo opposite in count less numbers, so th it it was absolutely im perative to get the oats oxit as soon as possi ble to save a total loss, On Monday morning the grubs were bard «t work round the edges, but had not got far into the crop.



The Heist Tea IN CANTERBURY for the money, and free from any excess of astringency. COUNTESS-2s. ask vouh oroobhß This Best Remedy fob Indigestion — Norton's Camomile Pills arc confidently recommended as a simple remedy fo Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all She diseases to which we me subjects, Norton's Fills, > with justice called the "Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentU aperient, are raild in their operation, ant' safe under any circumstances. Sold in bottles, at 1* J^d, 2s Sd, .Us, by all medicine V«vHm'K thrrmtrlxwt the » 'fid How Sambo Understood French.—^'ud aiys to the runaway negro on the raft, "Jim, what'd you say if'twas said to you ' Parly-vons-franzy ?'■" " Wouldn't say nnffin. I'd just bust him over de ear ; if he wasn't a wite man. 'Low no nigger to call me dat. ' Finn says the words only mean, "Do you speak French?" Jim inquires, "If they mean that why dou't thay say that?" Dr Forest says, in "Health, the Nt.v Method," we might make similar in quiries of the professors ot Massotherapy ; but he goes on to explain massage, rubbing, and its beneficial results so that it might even enter the skull of the densest negro ; and his muscle-roller and other new method are invaluable. An edition of his book much enlarged, is published at "Truth and "Health" Publication Offices, 16) Tuain street, Christchurch.—[Advt.l TrCoLKMANE AND SO.f JI'UCALYPTE Ex act is the only genuine in the market, j and was a warded medals and diplomas at Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, beating all oompefcitora. For a]l affections of the Chest and Lungs', Consumption, Asthma,' Coughs, Colds, Gravel, and Kidney Cora plaints, ifc has no equal. Agents— ASHBTTHTOTf P".UO'CoV*--» v" The Onslow Biscuit The latest and most delicate biscuit manufactured by Auslebrook and Co.



WANTED, Thatchers. Apply Max Frieplander, Ashburton or Lyndhurst. 2 45 : "SPECIAL ENTRY. ~~ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11. IJEDSTEADS, Bedding, Tables, Wash JJ Stands and bets, Oilcloths, Carpets, Pictures, Books, etc. At 12 o'clock. ALFRED HARRISON, 2*44 Auctioneer, REWARD. r' OST, from Ashton on Tuesday last, J. 7th, about 25 Crossbred Ewea and Lamls, branded B in square, mostly Lowcliffebred sheep. Ten, shillings re ward will be given for information lead ing to recovery, and £10 reward for information leading to a conviction if stolen^or wrongfully detained.~\V. E. Bond, Wheat si one. 2 43 BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. VTOTICE is hereby given that the l^N owners of all Dpgs, within the Borough, unregistered for the current year WILL BE PROSECUTED after the 28th FEBRUARY IN ST. By Order. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Registrar. February 3, 1893. __2_l



[A CARD.] |V /f ISS SOLOMON, of Dunedin, ex iVi. perienced Teacher of Music, Voice Production, and Singing, will give lessons at Ashburton in the above. Late pupil of Professors Scherek and Latimer, Mesdames Woohidge and Pickering. For particulars, applj to Mr H. Zander or Mr H. M. Jqnb3. g§32 ASHBURTON OOUNfY STOCK AND SALE\ 7ABDS CO., LIMITED, THE ANNUAL Ram & Ewe Fair WILL BE HELD AT THE TTNWALD SALEYARDS ON Thursday, march 23, 18 9 3, Commencing wiHi Ewes at 11 o'clock punctually. OWNEBS of Sheep are requested to forward particulars of their entries to their agents as early as possible, so that proper accommodation may be proVided GEORGE JAMESON,



Messra Colemane md Sons' ,Eiwalyptx ?STS th? chest, lungs, consumptions Sma diphtheria, and a variety of other complaint ft »«.nb«. among its patrons Earl Jersey, the ? r WP »t and Lord[ Carnng ton, late, Governor of ¥ew South Wales, while in Great Britain during the inftucnf cpedimic scarcely a house or office with out it. Messrs Colemane and Sons whole ule depot is in Christchurch. Sharland^ and 0". are wholesale agents for the Worth Islapd. The Bureau of lad' stries has pp.npleted a ] gchedule of information in reference, to the Iwagesand expenditure of workmen, which ' will be forwarded to the various labor www,



1 . Public iso. 10w '-. j ■ --. LOST from rh« neishDorhood of Barfgrd, Hinds, about 25 Ewes and Lambs, branded G.J. Anyone giving information that will lead to their recovery will be rewarded. GEORGE JAMESON, 2; 42 Ashburton. ~~ Money. jDf\f\(\r\ of Trust Moneys to lend U pon Freehold securi ties, in sums of not less than £1000. Apply to Mr C. VV. PURNELL, Solicitor, 2 38 Montgomery's Buildings. ANNOUNCEMENT~EXTRAORDINARY SALVATION ARMY, ASHBURTON. SATURDAY, SUNDAY, MONDAY, AND TUESDAY, FEB. 11, 12, 13, and 14. /COLONEL AND MRS BAILEY, \J Commanders of the Salvation Army in New Zealand, assisted by Majors Veal and Yince, Staff-Captain Grinding, editor «f the " War Cry," and ovar «f| MALE AND FEMALE Kf\ *J\f OFFICERS «-*" will conduct a series of remarkable meetings as under : —' SATURDAY, 7.30 p.m.-Reception of Visitors at local Railway Station, followed by a monster and specially interesting meeting in the Harelnck street Barracks. SUNDAY—AII day Holiness Conven tion in Oddtellows' Hall. . Subject — "The World's Great Need." Love feast at 6.30 a.m. in Barracks. MUJSTDAY Afternoon—Holiness Con vention continued. An evening of song at night. First appearance of the Christ church Musical Surprise Party. TU.FSDAY, 7 30 p.m.—Monster Indian Durbar and thrilling address. Six years in India, by the Indian officers, Captain and Mrs Dcv Ratna. Everybody invited to attend. Bring your friends; Silver collection at all meetings except Saturday night and Sunday morning. R. SPEERS & RAWEI FRANCIS. 2+41 „ I



MR T. BULLuUK. FOit S»LE. "I C\ Q Acres Mount S >mer« District. Af\ Acres Alfotd Forest. 124- Acres, all in grass, with t'arm -*-^'^*: house and other buildings. £kf"l/"l Acrjo,Jplain4 land, good sheep My/V/ country. €\f\ Acres, all improved, near a school. An improved farm of 440 acres with dwelling, sheep dip, etc., to be sold (»t a reasonable price, as the owner is desirous of going to the JSorth Island. T. BULLOCK. Business Notices fjIiEWELIiYIT OWfil, TEACHER OF PIAIOrOHXX & OJR«AIV, ARCADE CHAMBERS, ASHBURTON.



A CARD; AIRS A. C. CLA.RIDUE TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE & ORGAN, COX STREET, |ASHBURTON. TERMS ON APPLICATION. CARD, Mfeg Carson, TEACHER OF MUSIC, - PIANOFORTE AND ORGAN. BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON.



U.S.S. CO. l\~"% •J.S.S.C ■Jl. rTJN X >i\ «T KAMSr jIP COMPANY \) OF NEW KHA LAND. TEAM MRS SAIL from LYTTEL TOJS AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, vn.d Saturday. | Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland—Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin—-Tuesday' and Friday. M el bourn c—Tuesday. Excursion Season commenced on November 1. Reduced fares over all he Company's lines. For particulars apply to ' MILES & GO i Apents for As burton S~lw¥l¥fanTGO^



MOUKX SOMERS COAL MINES. I WILL NOT be hold responsible for , Debt contracted on my behalf without my written order. All Coil obtained from these mines will be charged for by me, no other receipt than my own truing a sufficient discharge. > C. B. KNIGHS, i PROPRIETOR, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON



BOT FLY. rpilE WKLL KSOWN PAGE'S JL HORSE OIL has been tested by experts, and found to be the best remedy for the Bot Fly. One abplication a week raises a scurf, and the fly cannot penetrate the skin THE HORSE'S FRIEND. TDAGE'S No. 1 Horse Oils. Sure cure _L for pprains, bruises, or swellings t»L any kind in horses. PAGE'S No. 2 Horse Oils Sure cure for sores en backs or shoulders, and any kind of broken wound.'. Numbers of Testimonials can be produced* AGENTS. For Chertsey Mr T. McDowell. Store keeper. For Ashburton, Mr Anderson, Saddfer For Tinwald, Mr Clark, Sadiler- For Geraldine, Mr Connolly, Saddler. For Timaru, Mr Price, Saddler, Sole Maker and Proprietor F. W. PAGE, CHERTSEY CANTERBURY, JlB7



LIMITED. BKEWEBS OF THE FAVORITE OHRTSTCHDRCH SPARKLING BALE & BITTER ALES. TO BE OBTAINED IN HOGSHEADS, BARRELS, AND KILDERKINS, AT CHRISTCHURCH BREWERY AND OF Mb H. ZANDER, ASHBURTON. ON DRAUGHT AT THE SOMERSET HOTEL, ASHBURTON, THE TINWALD HOTEL, TINWALD, ANK . • • , /■ RAILWAY HOTEL, WINSLOW.



HTARE & CO, ENGRA V E R S ON I WOOD. PHOTO-EfCHERS, AND ELECTRO TYPISTS. Estimates for Illustrations of Agricultural Blocks on Application. 31, ESSEX ST., STRAND, LONDCW, W.C.



IHIVE'HAD MADE UP TO MY ORDER, MOSGIEL, RCSLYN, & KAI^-POl TWEED SUIT?, Men s, Youths and Boys, long and narrow, ancf short and wide, as well as ordinary sizes, , ~ MADE FROM LAST SEASON'S WUOL, Which enables me to sell at LOWER PRICES THAN EVER. R # Alcorn, ASHBURTO3S CLOTHING MART, SAUNDERS'JWILDINGS J /"\UR Clients andßeadersare reminded that all communications having reference to advertising and subscriptions should be addressed to THE MANAGER; literary contributions and efcters referring thereto—to THE EDITOR Preserve loin 1 lfiye»igrht, And have your eyes properly Tested by the New Sight Testing System of ». LAZARUS, OOUf.IST OPTIC AN, of London, Melbourne, nd Calcutta. Sole Agent for Ashburton, S. SALEK, Watchmaker and Jeweller, WHO has been thoroughly instructed in this unequalled system. Each eye tested separately, and different lenses fit required) fitted into frames made to xf different styles of faces, thus eusuring accuracy of vision and gonifttft



PUBLIC SAfiE FOX Fourteen Days PRIOR TO REMOVAL OF STOCK. Buildiag operations have commenced by Messrs Crum. ALL GOODS will be Slaughtered for ' the next Fourteen Days to save cost and damage by removal. LINOLEUMS 3s 6d per yard for two yards wide, usually 5s 6d. HEAVY GOODS of all descriptions sold at half price. &P REMEMBER, ONLY FOURTEEN DAYS, %IVI>RKW ORR.



Business JToiloe STUDY HEALfH. T7H)K SUMMER~"PORRIDGE, Kiln u.t. ried Whole Meal»« recommended oy the faculty for its Dietetic »nd Nutri tive properties. SOLD IN 5, 7, 14, and 251b BAGS. FOR CAMP, COTTAGK, FARM, AND STATION. JUMBO BRAND BAKING POWDER j is invaluable. Bread, Scones, Cakes, etc. made with this Powder are Wholesome and Digestive, and will not Sour, the Powder being absolutely pure and contains no Alum. Sold by all Merchants and Storekeepers in Ashburton. WHOLESALE by MANUFACTURERS Anderson A Co., TIMARU



To Dhecpowncrs, I" GIVE One Shilling Each for Fire Gallon Oil or Sheep Dip Drums in any quantity. Also l|d per pound for Clean Fat, or I|4 for tallow. V. m. BROOKE, SHEEP DIP MANUFACTURER; ASHBURTON



J)Rr>DEX.piANO /IOMPAN PIANOS, ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, On the TWO YKARS HIRE SYSTEM. SIIKET MUSIC, YIOTISR, VIOLIN STRINGS, and , VIOLIN REQUISITES, HORACE A. GATES, AGEWT AND MANAGER School of Music, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. 1.162.



pvitLic nonet:, J. T. Ford & Co. Have the pleasure to announce to theit TLD FUIKADS'AKD CLIENTS, as well as to the FARMERS and GRAZIh'RS of the Ashburton district generally, that they will REGULARLY ATTEND the ASHBURTON and TIN WA LD Stock Markets, and have arranged to act in conjunction with Mr Henry Zander, who will receive ENTRIES and take all instructions, and also render prompt ACCOUNT SALES WITH NET PROCEEDS. THE PERSONAL SUPERVISION AND ATTENTION OF Mr 3. T. FORD 1 will be given to all Stock, etc., committed to their care for disposal, either by Public Auction or Private Treaty, and Clients may have entire confidence thai their interests will be fully protected. CLEARING SALES will also have their careful attention either in Town or Country.



HENRY ZANDER, HAS JOST LANIED AND HAS NOW ON SALE-



J. T. FORD & CO., LAND, STOCK, & WOOL BROKERS, 154 Hereford Street, Christcburch. HENRY ZANDER, MERCHANT, ASHBURTON. 3 JOHM O. ItESTEIiIj, GRAIN & WOOL STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION j AGENT &c. CASH PURCHASER OF WHEAT. BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYB~ON SALE— Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, &c. Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip and other Seeds of the best quality, AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES.



AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan and Mercantile gency Company, Unioa Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs. Cooper's Sheep Dip Sutherland's Manure, -xc, JOHN O. BEMTELL, In conjunction with the MEW JEBAI-AITW lOAX * Mtß* CAHVJEI.I! AttENCV CO., IM. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wool Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c., »rs prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL. WOOL, WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES HADE AGaINST ENSUING CLIPS. >To Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTFREST



150 cases Castor Oil 40 cases Valv>line, in 1 and 4 gallon tins 30 drums Tatoo Oil, in 1 and 5 gallon drums 100 drums Linseed, Colza, Olive, and other Oils 10 bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine Carpets, Linoleums, and cloth in endless variety Best English Leather Belting, allsizM Perforated Zinc, all sizes Asbestos Packing, in sheet and round Barbed tnd Fencing Wire Standards, ready punched Hornsby'sandßahsome'a Plough Shares Crockery and Glassware, in all branches General Station and Family Groceries Mauritius, China, and Queensland Sugars China, India, and Ceylon Teas Finest Continental and Foreign De licacies. A complete assortment of the bestlßranis Of i WINES AND SPIRITS, I ALES AND STOOTS, AUSTRALIAN SHERRIES AHD CLARETS, i KINEST GERMAN LARGER BEER, Alwayi on han*.



HENRY ZANDER. p ENERAL T\/TERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company Oanton Marine Insuranoe Company Australian Mui-ual VrovWent Pooie*y New Zealand and Australian h.s. Ooy. .1 T. Ford and Co.



"HA'UVBST CHGOUi:S,^ I! . . .-■.." -M W]LI. SOO2< FIND THEIR WAY TO M. Craighead and Berryman. , | BECAUSE:-" We want Now Suits after harvest, and as we strr 11 ip and down East Street we always admire their i*ew Tweed* and Fancy Coatings, and test the quality." ' BECAUSE Ckaiohbad and Bcbrymak have the Largest Stock <>f Fashionable and most Durable Tailoring Goods in the District to select from." BECAUSE You can always depend upon Ckaumead ax» Bbuvmax for" A GOOD FIT, *« FIRST CLABB WORK/ 1 •• BEST VALUE,' and " FATIBFACTION IN E^RT Rti SPECT." —SPECIAL. — StronsSaddle Tweed Trousers to measure..^ ... .... ... 21s. Good Hair-line Tweed Trousers to measure a. ... 21s} CRAIGHBAD & BEBBYIAN, Tailors and Outfitters. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



WILLIAM SPARROW, [(Late of the firm of Sparrow and Berryman}, Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And t j enable me to do tfm I have decided >o charge Prices that have^neve* ban ?, '' - heard of in Ashbiirton Come and See for Yourself NEWESI Tweeds* Coating's, & Fancy Bnitings, TOTE THE ADDRE3S : v^9* The Shop between J. Scaly and Co.'fl an* H. C. Segers. KALI BTREET, ASHBURTOX 820



John Orr and Co. IMPORTERS. TTTE HAVE now on view at our Stores by fur the Largest and Baet Assortment of Furnishing and General, HARDWARE in the Ashburton County, which we offer at prices which defy successful competition by any other House in the Trade. , . Our Stock of UN, JAPANNED, and ENAMELLED GOODS has been largely increased, and we are no* showing a vllline of these Goods. . In addition to our immenseDtock of ;. GENERAL IRONMONGERY, we have also on hand by far the Largest and most Complete Stock of PAPKRHANGENGS in the District, at prices ranging from 6d to 10s per piece of twelve yards,



ALPO,-PAINTS, OILS, COLORS, ENAMEL PAINT, VARNISHES, DRYERS, BRUSHES, and all kinds of Painters and Paperhangers tequlsites. WE can offer special inducements to Customers in our CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE Department, which has ■ been largely increased. TO THRESHING MACHINE OWNERS, Ac. WE have a very Large Assortment of OILS of various kinds suitable for the present season, including— LUBROLEINK, COLZA, OLI7E, LARD, VALVOLINB, CASTOR, ktc. 9000 feet BEST ENGLIBH LEATHER . BELTING just arrived ex Doric. All sixes Perforated ZINC, from l-32nd to 1-inch. JOHN ORR & 00. HiaDPiPRdIM name