Agricultural Conference

QUARANTINE FOU STOCK Mr Williamson (Aehburton) moved— " That in the < pinion of this Confeience the term of quarantine for stock (ninety days) should date from the time of em barkation instead of from the date of landing in New Zealand." Mr Ritchie Bald that it was necessary tint stock should be undtr the eye ot ihe authorities for some time after arrival. If the resolution were carried, ihe whole ninety days might be abuo bed by the voyage. Mr Roberts (Dunedii>) strongly rpposed the motion, contending that in the interests of all stock breeders the term of quarantine should be of sufficient length to prevent the possibility tf the introduo tion of disease. Mr Grigg (Canterbury) took a similar view. The motion w»a lost by a larga no» jorily, but the opinion was expressed that the charges should be reduced. CIRCULARS. The desirability of circulating useful information amongst the fat niers on all matters affecting their interest was affirmed, and it was suggested to the various A. and P. Associations that practical experiments should be carried oat in the interests of the farming com munity. DEHORNING CATTLE. Mr Buchanan, M.H.R., moved that every available means should be used to encourage the dehorning of calves, and that the agricultural department be asked to publish a leaflet illustrating the most simple and most effective methods of pro cedure. He spoke of the advantages of the practice, and pointed out that de horned cattle fattened much more readily and were much more easily bandied than cattle which still retained their horns. Be admitted that the operation was a painful one for cattle, but he said the pain was short lived. In his experience he had submitted a very large number of cattle to this process, but had not lost a single animal. 1 he motion was carried. THE FREEZING INDUSTRY. Discussion on the question of fhe most profitable cattle and sheep for freezing purposes was opened by Mr John Grigg, Canterbury, who read a paper on the subject. As to the class of mutton and beef that would bring the highest price in the English market he said that it was beyond dispute that com paratively small breeds both of cattle and sheep made the highest price per Ib., and i therefore, k must be small breeds that would best fulfil this condition. In cattle the Devon breed was best suited for freeing purposes, and In sheep he gave the preference to Shropshire Downs and South Downs. Merino ewes must con tinue to be the basis of our flocks as far as the South Island was concerned. He moved thai; information regarding the best breeds of cattle and sheep for I freezing, all points considered, be col lected and disseminated throughout the colony, such information to be obtained if possible by careful experimental tests. Mr John Roberts, Dunedin, said it was impossible for this colony tn compete with larger territories such as Queensland in the beef trade and he thought we should devote ourselves to growing mutton in stead of beef. After discussion lasting upwards of two hours, and embracing the whole question of sheep breedinscthemotion wts agreedto. NOXIOUS WEBM. A iiox'ous weeds bill as amended by the Committee was adopted for submission to Government. EXTERMINATION OF BABBITS. Fxception to the expenditure of revenue from the Sheep Tax on the ex termination of rabbits was taken by Mr OrbelJ, Geraldine. who moved that: in the event of the present Sheep lax being c ntinued the money so raised be devoted to the benefit of the yheep farmers. The line of argument for the supporters of the motion was that it was unjust to many farmers who were taxed on their bheep to use their revenue in doing away with rabbits when in many cases they had no rabbits on their land, On the other hand is was contended that ps the rabbit nuisance was in the nature of a aational calamity it would be a pity to relax any efforts 10 get rid of it. The motion was lost on division by 22 to 17* SJIAMi BIRDS WCISANCB. The small birds nuisance was next dis cussed. Mr Pastey, Rangiora, moved that in view of the want of systematic action in the poisoning of small birds, clauses be introduced into the Small Birds Nuisance Bill for accomplishing united action.—-The motion was agreed to. ASSOCIATION RULES. Mr Wilson, Manawatu, moved that the fundamental rules" of the Agricultural Associations throughout the colony should be made uniform. The drawing up of rules was left in the hands of a Com mittee, uho will bring up a report at next conference. At 6 p*m. the Conference adjourned till 10 a.m. next day. Wellington, May 31. BMFASEB IN SHEEP. At the Agricultural Conference, Mr Grey, Woodend. read a paper on diseases in sheep, after which it was re solved that Government should take steps to secure thy services of a scientific expert, in order to assist settlers in the prevention and cure of disease in stock.

DEPUTATION TO THE COM MISSIONERS.

A deputation from die Agricultural Conference waited on the Railway Com missioners and brought under notice a number of matters affecting the farming community, Mr Grigg asked for a reduction in the rates for the carriage of produce and stock, especially sheep, and suggested that epecial stock trains should be run like thoae to Addington and Dunedin, and a guarantee might be taken that stock would be seat by these trains. He also asked that trucks might be built like ! those on the Manawatu line. Mr McKerrow said there tracks were not approved of by southern sheep owners. Sheep carrying was not so profitable as Mr Crilgg inferred. If they had to reduce { rates by one-half there would be a dead j loss. ' ■ Mr Grigg asked for free passes for judges at agricultural shows, but the i Commissioners deprecated the idea. I Mr H. Keynolds asked for concessions on dairy produce especially cream. Mr Buchanan, M.H.R. pointed out the j coming Australian composition in meat, : which might be very serious. He believed j the Commissioners would do their beat to help producers. Other members urged that the short distance rates for produce be reduced, and sheep carried at the same rates as cattle. i Mr McKerrow promised that all the I points raised should have careful con* sideration.

M. Turpin's Inventions.

Pabis, May 30. M. Turpin is said to be much Irri tated at the neglect of the French Government respecting his inventions, and it is reported that he has sold to the Gepnan Government for several million francs the patent rights of his monater mitraileuse, which is -worked by electricity, and is able to prevent the approach of an army. The report has caused a sensation in Paris,

SPORTING.

ASHBURTON 1 ROT TING CLUB'S iWINTER MEETING. The following handicaps have been de clared :— A» aiden Handic vp (saddle), 1J miles. scr bh'l scr Fan ,„ —. Damper ... Bsec Fteethound — Weary Gleaner Bsec bhdscr King Cole ... lOsec Iris (pony) . sseo New Luce ... 10«ec Viva (late Peggy Wee Wee ... lOsec 2) ... ssec Dagobert ... 10-tc Maid of Honor 6sec Ciifton ... lOsec Molly ... Bsec Orphan ... Kteee Lidy Camel... Bsec Caloola ... lOsec Pip ... Baeo Toby ... lOsec Q ieer Fellow Bsec Clinton ._ lOsec Giiließiabhach Sesc Orphan Boy ... JO.iec Common ... B<eo Red Rose ... JOsee. Elina ... Bsec Hazelwood ... 13tec Moulton .... Bsec Victoria 2 ... 13sec Peeress ... Bseo Ashburtox Handicap (saddle) two miles. Bcr bhd sor Elina .„ — Home Rule ... Bsec Common ... — Bide-a-wee ... Msec Moulton ... — Bilbah ... 14sec Chancellor ... — Madeline ... 163ec bhdscr Te Wmahau... 16sec Clifton ... 4sec Boston Girl ... 20aec Clinton ... 4sec Miss Poole ... SCteec Shalawee (late Tekaro ... 32sec Lily) ... 6sec Nilreb ... 42sec Victoria 2 ... 6sec Barney O'ifea 44seo Distbxgt Handicax 1 (saddle), two miles. scr bhd scr Pan „. — Agar ... 14s(c bhdscr Victoria 2 ... 16sec Viva (late Peggy Hazelwood ... 16aec 2) ... 6sec Deception ... 16sec Maid of Honor Baec Rocket ... 22sec Molly ... lOsec Young Berlin 22sec Peeress ... lOsec Madeline ... 263ec Forester ... lOsec Max ... SSsec Orphan M 13sec Miss Poole ... 403ec Caloola ... 133ec Laghmor Handicap (harness), two miles scr bhdscr Iris (Pony) ... — Medjidie ... 24aec bhd sor M.M. ... 24sec Moulton ... 43ec Norman ... 32ses Clifton ... Bsec Max ... 32sec I>. Abdallah lOsec Barney O'Hea 48sec Bide-a-wee ... 18sec Novel Hapdicap (harness), one mile and a half. scr bhd scr Dairymaid (pony) — Cadet »„ 63ec Fieethound ... — Forrestar .„ Bsec bhd per Poste&ter M llsec Bertra (pony... 2seo Fawn „, ilsee S.P.D. .. 3scr Clinton »« llsec Forest Maid ... ssec Red Rose ... llsec Maid of Honor 6aec Wash Handicap (saddle), one mile. scr bhd scr Belfast Gtrl .... — Bilbah — 7aeo Queer Fellow — Te Wanahan Bsec bhd scr Wooloomooloo lOaee Agar ... 2isec Boston Girl ... lOsee Clifton ... lsec Norman ... 14seo Victoria 2 ... 3sec Miss Pool© ... 15sec Sheelawee (late Tekaro ... 16sec Lilly ... 3sec Oommotioa ... 16sec D. Abhallah ... 3*ec Nilceb .„ 2lsec Home Rule ... 4Bec Barney o'Hea 22sec Young Berlin 6sec

COMMERCIAL.

(Received May 31, 10.40 a.m.) London. May 30. Ihe quantity rf wbpah and flour anoa* for the week ia 4 00,000. quarters ; for fcne Contin nt 1,596 000. A cargo of Adelaide wheat sold at f Is. Prices for the better sorts of wool are firm. New Z-a'and "Edendale" 9d, v Bayawarer " 9^d. Bank of New Zealand shares, new issue, £5 10s ; old, £3 10s. The Indian Loan averaged £99 18^ 3d.

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET.

Christchtjc eh, May 30 Owing to the heavy rain there was a very small attendance at the Addington market to-day, and business was entirely confined to the fat classes. Fat Cattle.—lso head were yarded, and bidding was animated. Beef, 19a to 22a per lf)01b; steers, £5 to £9 ; heifers, *5 to £8 17s 6d ; cows, £5 to £712s 6d. Fat SHEEP.—Aboufc 7000 were penned. The yarding contained some fair freezing wethers, but the bulk of the entry was made up of crossbred ewes and inferior merinos. Prime quality about held its own, but second rate sorts were not wanted. Prime mutton 2d per 1b ; crossbred prime heavy weights, 12s to 15s 7d ; secondary, 9s to lls; best crossbred ewes, lla to 14s 7d ; secondary, 5s to 10s; secondary merino wethers, 5s to 8s ; merino ewes up to 6s 6d. Fat Lambs.—Prime fat lamb% realised 8s to 10s 6d. Store SHKEP.~-This section was poorly | represented and very little business was ■ done. JJtork Cattls.—The entry was very small and practically no business was done. Pigs.—2os were penned. Bacon pigs sold at prices equal to 3^d per lb.

ASHBURTON MARKETS.

• Messrs Friedlander Bros, report upon the live stock market for the week as follows :— Considering the state of the weather, the entry at the Tinwald yards was larger than was expected, quite 4000 sheep having been yarded, and notwithstanding the small attendance a fair clearance waa effected. Owing to the heavy rain which had fallen the stock looked at their worst, and the yards had to be waded through ankle deep in water. The prices realised were as follows:—In the fat. pens crossbred ewes sold at 6s 6d to 8s 9J, merino ewes 4a M, 5s 3d, 5a Bd. In store sheep several pens of good three-quarterbred hoggets were dis-' posed of at from 83 to 9s 6<L Several pens of halfbred hoggets were offered, but com petition was Black, and as bids did not reach owners' reserve they were withdrawn, most of them being afterwards sold privately. Two-tooth halfbreds sold at 9a 9d, and we disposed of a line of well finished freezers on account of Mr Milner at 15? Our sales, on account of various clients, for the day were —62 fat cro*sbred ewes at 8s sd, 45 merino ewes at 5s Bd, 42 merino ewes at 5s 3d, 40 merinos at 4s 9d, 38 small lambs at 5s 9d, 51 thtee-quartcrbred lamrw at 9? fid, 220 three quarterbred lamb?, 83 6<J, 149 freezers at 15s. In fat cattle there was only a very small entry, and no business was done. We sold 2 head of store cattle at £3 each. Clearing Sale.—On Friday last we held a clearing sale for Messrs McCormick Bros. at their farm, at which there was a good attendance, and although business was not brisk every article offered was disposed of. The implements sold at present market rates, some of the horßes came in for good competi tion, a five-year-old filly by Vanquisher out of Till making top price £27, her dam realis ing £19. The other horses were mostly aged and brought from £8 to £13. Two and three-year-old tillie3 sold at £8, £9, £10 10*, £10 10*, £14 each ; merino ewes from 4s 8d to 4s lld and from 2t 81 to 3i for inferior sorts in Inmb ; ha'fbred lambs brought 8s 6J. At the Tinwald Yards on Tuesday we sold a traction engine by Ruston and Proctor with gorsn cuttpr attached, to Mr William Ander son for £230.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTOH—THURSDAY.

(Before Mf 0, A. Wray, S.M.) Borough By Laws —Meredith Wilson was charged with negligent driving in Eagfc street and running into another con veyance. Mr Cuthberteon for defendant admitted the offence and represented that it was a very trivial accident, and as the police did not consider the effence serious defendant was fined only ss. Railway By-Laws.—A. Willis was charged with driving a dray and three horses on to the railway line at Tinwald within a quarter of a mile of an approach ing train on May 12, whereby the horses were killed, and the dray and engine in jured. The police stated that the night was cold and darJc, and the lad said he was under the impression the trains were aU in.—Edward Britteodale, guard on the express on the occasion of the accident, gave evidence as to the train running into the draj on the level crossing and the engine being damaged. Bad to stop at Ashburton an hour to repair the tank on the tender. By. defendant—There is a slight turn in the line at this point.— Defendant stated the horses were fresh and started into a trot. He had not seen or heard thn train coming. The empty dray made a good deal of noise, and the horses took all his attention to keep them in hand.—The station master thought the department only wished for a conviction, which was accordingly recorded and ac cused was discharged. Civil, Oases. —Judgment went by default with cos^a in Trustees of R. Alcorn vP. Fitzgerald, £7 13*; R. Jack man vG. Wilson, £7 10 1; and J. W Hardlty v H. Hullen, junr., £8 4s. > In Alcorn's Trustees v M. Ballance, £16 8a 4d, judgment went for plaintiff* Yy cement, the parties to arrange for time.— D. Thomas v J. McGinn, £4 7s. Judgment by consent.—William Eagle v Ada Jollie, £30 12s for wastes for driving and harvest ing. In cross-examination by Mr Purneil plaintiff acknowledged receiving a number of cheques and giving certain orders, all of which were produced, and which he had not given Mrs Jollie credit for. These sums more than covered the claim, and Mr Purneil submitted there was nothing to answer, as plaintiS had by mis take been overpaid some £11 more than he was entitled to. Mr Cuthbertson who was acting for Mr Wilding, said he was in structed to raise objection to certain items which came under the Truck Act. plain tiff nofc having received payment in cash- Mr Purnell contended that as Mrs Jollie had got or paid for the goods by plaintiff s instruction, and on his account, and had not supplied them herself, the Truck Act did nob apply.—The S.M. agreed with Mr Purneil, and Mr Cuthbertson elected to take a non-suit. Ejectment—Wakanui Road Baard v Henry Cashmere.—James Facile, clerk to Wakanui Road Board, gave evidence that defendant had taken possession of a cottage on Reserve 1412. The Board had taken $s 6d per week rent from defen dant. He now owed 10s, He had had a months' notice to quit. The cottage had been sold, and the purchaser wanted it. Defendant said he would go, but could not get another place.—An order was made for possession to be given up, forth with, ■

SUPREME COURT.

TO-DAY'S SITTING, | Chbistchukch, May 31. The crimin »1 sessions of the Supreme opened this morning before Judge Dennis ton. His Honor in delivering hia charge, which was brief, said that though there was apparently a formidable list for trial, the charges were not of a very serious character. William Greggory Balantyne, charged with a breach of the Probation Act, was f«ntenced to six months impribonment. The Judge said that under tho new Act imprisonment carried with it hard labor, unless otherwise ordered. S. H. Saunders, for procuring money by means of valueless cheques, at Oarnaru and Aabbnrton, pleaded guilty to two charges, and was senteuced to six months imprisonment. tieorge Steelc, breaking and entering a store, pleaded guilty atd goo twelve months. Charles Smart, afcealias; tvn sums of money, pleaded guilty and received sentence of three mon ha. Charles Corkin, stealing a proket book containing money at Waterton, pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to three months.

THE GALE.

Wellington, May 30. The steamer Oraapets which left Lyttel ton at 1 p,m. on Monday arrived and anchored in tfct harbor at 6.30 this < vm> ing. It appears she arrived ofl' the heads yesterday morning but owing to the thick weather was unable to pick up the head lands, and with the high dangerous sea running the captain decided to stand to eastward. Since then the vessel has en countered the full force of the southerly gale, and the officers experienced an anxious time. The arrival of the vessel to-night allayed some little anxiety felt for her safety. The southerly butter still continues and interferes with the Bhipping. Three or four snnll vessels which should have arrived yest3r day have evidently sought shelter in some safe nook, and will turn up so soon as the weather moderates. The Takapuna, which had a lively passage from Onehunga via Taranaki last night, was to have sailed for Lyttelton this afternoon, but after delaying her departure for some hours the trip was eventual'y abandoned, and she wiil take up her return journey to Onehunga and Taranaki on Friday, The Penguin will go south to-morrow after noon. There are signs of the gale giving out. Arrivals of the trains have been delayed on all lines. May 31 The Omapere, after reaching the Heads, could not find her way in. The Captain turned her head to Bea, and all Tuesday and yesterdiy she was struggling against the gale, waiting for the weather to clear. Her coal was beginning to run short when she finally got in after a 53$ hours passage. Even then she could not ap proach the wharf, and her unfortunate passengers got blown about the harbor in a boat before they were landed. While facing the gale she was continually flooded.

THE ASHBtIRTON OTARDIAN : THURSDAY, MAY 31, 1894,



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I Sporting. "~ ASHBUKTON ~~ TROTTING CLUB WINTER MEETING. 10 BE HELD~ ihe TINWALD RACECOURSE, Tin wall, on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 1894 Ji Pit ©«Jt A M MU. 1 15 p.m.—Maiden Handicap ( ad^le) of ]5 rove, domination 7' 61, acceptance 7s 6cl. One mile and a half. 2 p.m.—Asiiburton Handicap (saddle) of 25 soys ; second horse to receive 8 soys from the stakes. Nomination 12s 6d, acceptaace 12i 6d. Two miles 245 p m.~Distkict Handicap (saddle) of 15 aws. Nomination 7s 6d, acceptance 7a 6d. Two wiles. 3.30 p.m.— Lagmho-r Handicap (harness) of 20 aovs ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. Nomination 103, accept ance 10s. Two miles. 4,10 p.m.—Novel Handicap (saddle) of 15 soys ; the winner to be Bold by auction and all proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Nomination 15s. One mile and a half. 4.45 p.m.—Dash Handicap (saddle) of 15 soys. Nomination 7s 6d, acceptance 7a 6d. One mile. REGULATIONS. Nominations mutt be in the hands of the Secretary, accompanied with pedigree j and the last three performances, as also with the necessary amount in Uash, by 10 p.m. on | TUESDAY, May 29, 1894, at the Central Hotel, Ashburton. Handicaps declared June 2, 1894. Acceptances will close at the same hour and place ou FRIDAY, June 8, 1894. All Races to be run under the Canterbury Metropolitan Trotting Association Rules. Five per cent will be deducted from all gross winnings for expenses. The District Race shall be confined to horses the bonafide property of residents in the Ashburton County, and must have been the property of such owners prior to May 1, 1894 DAVID ZANDER, 5 124 Secretary.



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TO THE DRAPERY TRADE. RETIREMENT ETIREMENT FROM THIS WHOLESALE DR&PERY TRADE IN NEW ZEALAND Of the Firm of MESSRS EDWARDS, BENNEIT &CO. DO NOT FORGET THAT THE Glrcat Sale Of Messrs Edwaids, Bennett and Co.'s DRAPERY STOCK Commences at CHRISTCHURCH, ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6. 5 229,



j Pub] c Not'cfs HENRY ZANDER. Revolution in Prices. - PBIOE MST - FOB, SJiiet Csttli Only, until furfher notice { — White Crystal Sugar 2fd per 1b Finest New Currants (cleaned) ■3f d per lb Eleme Eaisins 4-Jd per 1b Sultanas 4f d per 1b Fine "White Saajo If d per lb White Flake Tapioca If d per 1b Split Ifd per 1b Best Japan Eice 2|-d per 1b Corn Flour (Brown's) 3|d per 1b Pearl Barley 2|d per lb White Starch 5d per lb Vermicelli and Macearoni 6d perlb, Bryant and May's Safeties 7-|d dozen Vinegar Is 6dper gallon Valencia Eaisins 4^d per lb Washing Soda I2lbs for Is Electric Candies 121bs for 5s 3d Neave's Food lid tin Kerosene (150 test, water white) 6s tin, 12s per case Cocoa (Dunn and Hewitt's) 9d per lb Jam, assorted, in 21b bottles, Is per bottle Bed Herrings Is dozen Sardines large tins, 8d per tin Sardines, small tins, 4|d per tin Cups and Saucers 4s per dozem Tumblers 3 s per dozen And all other goods IN ALL DEPARTMENTS too numerous to mention AT EQUALLY LOW PRICES. A Genuine Reduction all round, the CASH is wanted. WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT, of Best Brands, in Stock. — REMEMBER — Patronise those who circulate the money | in Ashburfcon and who have a stake here, j not those who take your money and send , it to Christchurch. REMEMBER—AH goods delivered. • Henry Zander, AGENT FOR A-twcralian Mutual Provident Son Sun Fire Office Canton Marine Office Health Tea.



LOOK AT THIS. FURTHER REDUCTIONS f\ WING to the approach of Winter and the SCARCITY Money, we hare decided to DISPOSE OF OUR LARQE STOCK OP GEOCERIES, GLASSWARES, and IRONMONGERY REGARDLESS OF COST and a glance at the folio win g^quocations which are for CASH ONLY will assure Customers that we mean what we say:— Best White Sugar, 2f d ! Split Peas, If d per lb | Sago and Tapioca, If d per lb New Currants, 3f d Best Japan Kice, 2|d Plaid Vestas, 4^d per doz Neave's Food, lid per tin Corn f lour, 3Jd per lb ardines, quarters, 4-Jd, halves, !8« ; " ' Vinegar, English, 5d bottle, Is 6dper gallon Fine Salt, 5s per cwt bag Oatmeal, 251b bag, 2s 6d Sultanas, 4f d Cream of Tartar, Is 2d per lb Whitning Id lb—l2lbs lOd Electric Candles 5Jd —• 121b 5s 3d Kerosene (150 test) 6s per tin, 12s per case Best Mixed Peel, 8d per lb—^ 21bs Is 3d Washing Soda, Id per lb Potosi Silver Tea Spoons 5s per dozen Potosi Silver Dessert Spoons 10s per dozen Potosi Silver Dessert Forks 12s per dozen Potosi Silver Table Forks 18s per dozen (Guaranteed to wear white throughout) Special reductions in Lamps, Cutlery and General Hard ware JOHN ORR&Co., HABDWAEE, AND GENERAL JiEROHAK TS,



H. M, Jones. BOOKS, Stationery and Fancy Goods a Large and Well Assorted Stock | on hand. Leather goods, Electroplate, Glass and J Chinawaare. PIANOS. PIANOS. PIANOS. ORGANS. ORGANS. ORGANS. Best makes and values in the Market to select from. Agent for Milner and Thompson. Easy Terms. STAR CYCLES. Hußiber Star Cycles, Roadsters and Racers, are the Best in the market. \ Built to your order, best workmanship and material guaranteed. Ea-y terras of payment. Agent for Adams, Curties, and Co. H- M- JONES- r m T ATEST Telegram.— The Governor of J-i Victoria has ordered that non« but Health Tea shall be used in Government House * ' PIANOFORTE, SINGING, HAR.~~" MONY, Etc. MISS MABSL BELL will resume | teaching, WEDNESDAY, May 23, at the School of Music, Ashburton. Hours, 11 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. A class for singing will be formed b«« tween the hours of 4 and 5 p.m. 5 176 ALFORD BOTATB.* will be allowed to Shoot *-* over the Estate provided they first obtain a permit from E. W. HANMUR, c/o MEBSRS MILES & Co., limied, Ashburton, orfroaa B. HERRING, 5 107 Alford House.



Business Notves. J((E! Oatmeal Oatmeal JUaT ARRIVED— 2 tons of the Wst Moir'fl Oatmeal, to be EI« ctric Candles 6s' per ll—'ifilh for I*i« cleared At 2s 6d per 25) b t a? 3d 100 dosen tins Sheep Tongues, 10£4 per Vinegar, Is «d per jptllon tin Brow»"« Corn Hour, 3£d pet \b Cream of Tartar, Is 21 per lb heave's Food, lid per tin 2 tons Sago, Tap;oca, and Split Pew, Finest Crystal Sugar 2|d per lib I|dperlb~7lblß Jtfe w Currants, (beet cloned; 3fd jw Hi ! Boat Japan Bice 2sd per lb- s!b for la Elime Raisins 4^d per lb • i'inest Pearl Barley 2£d per lb—6lbe Essence of Coffee, 7jdperb«ttle for Is Wax Vestas 4|d per doa —12 packeJk Fine Salt 53 per cwb bag fur 4s 4d Vv ashing Soda Id per lb Bryant's and May's Safety* 7£d per doftefi Whitnitg Id per lb—l2lb for 10d Kerosene, 160 test water white, Qs p«r 2oz bottle essence of Lemon Almads tin—l2c per.oase. and Vanilla 6^d per bottle —BEMEMBER- PATRONISE THE ONE WHO BROUGHT DOWN THE PRICES. ALL GOODS DELIVERED. I ' ''..'■■.■■■■,■.• FLETQHER BROS. CASH SUPPLY STORES, FAST STREET, NFXT THE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. AGENT for the following Brands of TEAS— Matchless, Nelson and Moate's, Arab, Countess, Nabob, Jameson and Ani3»rao»'», Mogul, etc. '■ MITCEBLL & TUEIEB BEG TO ANNOUNCE THEIR FIRST SHOWJ ;OF AND WINTER Dresses and Trimmings, TDNCOURA.GED by previous success in this'Deparcment, exceptional"preja/itioßl '; have been made for"the WINTER OF '94- FABRICS OF THE LATEST FRENCH MODE, TOGETHER WITH^CHOXOB BRITISH SELECHOXS, WILL BE FOUKI) AMONG OUR COSTUMES. / s usuaV SINGLE ROBES are a SPECIALTY



GREAT WAREHOUBEMAM v 8 CLEARING PURCHASE- Extraordinary Prices. BOYS 1 : OLONIAL KNIOKER SUITS IN TWEEDS OF THE FINEST 'QUAUtV AT ■ ' . ■ 35 PPR CENT UNDER MILL PRICES. PRESENT PRICES—6s lid, 7s 6d, 7s lid,*Bs 6d, 8s lid, 9s 6d, 9s lid' ;, ,103 6d, ,10a lid, 11s 6d USUAL PRICES-~los>3, 11s 6d, 12s 6d, ISs^Gd, 'Us 6d, 15s fid, 1f0.64? 17s 6d, 18a 6d, 19s 6dj A S it 'J» mpossible to replace any of thesa goods ai; the price, interJiMjjg purchaers should ins' ect as SOON a« POSSIBLE. W. K. "COLLIER . Draper, C'otMer, Etc, " The Corner."



IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. Dit Clarke's Carbolizid IWliessl; Protector HAS SEEK USED FIFTY YEA.RS WITH UNDEVIATING SUOOESS ll' has been amply proved by the Testimonials of thousands of the First. Practical .Agriculturisis in England, as well h.s by dcs-ns of Farmers in the Ashburton District, that this Preparation materially assists the (termination of the Need, causing th« young Plant to como up much sooner, and sjrow more vigotously, piofeota it to maturity from the ravage* o f tha b-tco, Gbub. and Wirewokm. adds firmness to fche Straw to support th<> |"ar. Seed dressed with thia Freparatioa may remain for any length of time without sustaioug injury, »nd invariably PRODUCES WHEAT PERFECTLY FREE FROM SMUT, „ and of greater value than that grown from seed dressed with other Preparations. Testimonials can be seen at my office. HEN BY ZANDER. SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON COUNTY. fttlf T'J LET—Cot'fige centrally aituated in Burnett street. _^_™ T. BDLLOOK. ■ TO LIT — Dwdling-house of Five Rooms, well situated, Allenton, not far from the Woollen Factory. Apply to T. BULLOOK. O SALTH TEA is more economical '. * than ordinary te». It undergoe ■ a process whereby the injurious ingre* dients are eliminated, whilst it renders the release of the better properties of the leaf more easy. Hene\ Zajjdbr, Autho* rised Agent.