borough. Here is the scene of much excitement at cricket, or many a tough scrimmage at football. Away at the far corner the Council has laid two first class tennis courts, on whicb the girls can de velop their muscles and display their graceful forms. One more object, I might say of « grave "interest, and I have done with Akaroa. Up on a hill not far from the Recreation Ground there is an old ceme tery. It is m a much neglected state, and till recently the cows had the weird en joyment of roaming among the tombstones all day and Bleeping among them all night. Here you may read on brass and stove and wood tlie unfamiliar "Id repose, le corps dt ." which indicates the nation. alityofthe graves. There are English heidßtones too to be found, but all wandering into that oblivion which must be the fate of every cemetery. The head of the Akaroa harbor is divided into two parts by the pear shaped peninaul* known m Maori history aa Onawe. Onawe still preserves interesting trace* ofthesiegeof'feßuaparaha. On the one side of Onawe lies Duvauchelle'a B»y where the overland coach changes howes, and where PeninsuU farmers gather for their sales and meetings of various kinds On the other side there is the picturesque Barry's Bay, which many artists iiave made famous. From here you cross the hill to Little fliver, and than you are m touch with the great railway system of the South Island. It is projected that a rail way tunnel shall connect Little Kiver, with Barry's B»y, and indeed the course ( of a railway is surveyed right through to Akaroa. The idea, however, has become somewhae visionary; and it is to bej feared that time will not change its proßpects. Increane of population is hardly to be hoped for where there' is no industry but sheep and dairy farming. The town of Akaroa might by chance be come a naval station, but till then ie must depend on its own attraction and delight as a watering place, where shattered health may be recruited, where hard worked frames may be refreshed, and as a qoiet haven from which old age may sail out into the great Unknown.

COMMERCIAL.

London, July 13. The weekly returns of the Bank of England published to-day, show the total reserve to be £29,264,00», and the proportion of reserve to liabilities 65.92. Three months bills are discounted aft 1| per cent; consols 101 £; New Zealand 4 per cent incribed stock 107^ j 3j per cents 101. New Zealand frozen mutton, first quality 3&d ; second quality 3gd; lamb, fi»t quality 4f d. At the wool sales there is a little less animation but the prices remain firm. New Zealand longberried wheat, ex warehouse steady, prices firm at 25s 3d ; South Australian 25p 6d; Victorian 255. (Received July 16, 11 50 a.m.) London, July 14. The total quantity cf wool catalogued op to date is 133,400 bales, of which i 123,200 were sold. Prices continue firm and competition brisk. "Elms" brand, hew Zealand, brought B|d. Tallow is unchanged. The English and Continental wheat markets are steady, and the American is changing a little for the better.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, have received the following l*ondon cable message, dated 13th July ;— Frozen Meat — Market weaker, quo tations unchanged since- last telegram. Last quotations: Canterbury mutton Bgd-; Wellington, 3§d ; lamb 4|d per lb. Tallow—Tallow is dull of sale. Good f»ef tallow is worth 23s 9d per cwt. Other quotations unchanged since last telegram.

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION.

The following ia the Meteorological report for the week ending July 14, 1894 :—

The Weather at Alford.

Lovers of the old fashioned winter, such M Is usually associated with Christmas and its festivities at Home? can now enjoy themselves fully on the upper part of the plains. The festivities certainly are not much m evidence, as we remember them m the Old Country, but we can boast of sport that no countryman dare even mention there, the slaughter of hares by hundreds. The snow lies quite a foot m depth within a mile of the foot or the hills. The hares being evidently not Adapted by nature to such an environ ment are easily captured; a plunge or two or dive under the snow is all the effort: they can make to avoid their pursuers. I Several active young fellows at Alford Forest have bagged sixty head each during the early part of the week. This has been a great boon to the sheep farmer, whatever it may be to the sportsmen. Hares have been for years past a curee to the shep herd. The opportune dirtribution of poisoned grain by the Road I?r>ard has, aided by the pinch of winter, enabled farmers to rid themselves of the flocks of small birds that recently swarmed around their oat stacks.

The frosfc has been very severe the past two or three nights, water m bedrooms being found a mass of Ice at daybreak, m some cases where a fire had been burning fchronghout the night. It Is recorded of one lonely bachelor, who before turning m left hia damp clothes before a roaring fire. In the morning he was obliged to re kindle the fire to thaw the frozen gar ments ere he could clothe himeelf for the warmer day. -

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

The Bank of New Zealand

London, July 14. It is believed that the Bank of New Zealand stock will be issued on Wednesday.

COOL STORAGE.

London, July 14. Seven vessels from New Zealand are unable to complete the discharge of their cargoes of frozen meat, owing to the want of cool storage.

THE BETTERMENT PRINCIPLE

London, July 14 A Committee of the House of Lords has submitted a report, drawn up m a guarded manner, m favor of the prin ciple of betterments, m cases where property is increased m value by muni j cipal improvements. The Committee admits there is a difficulty m applying the provision.

LORD HOPE'S BANKRUPTCY

London, July 14 i The liabilities m the bankrupt estate of Lord Francis Hope are now set down at £658,000. The debtor ad mits losing £70,000 m gambling, £22,000 m a theatrical venture, and £46,000 by assisting friends.

NEW SOUTH WALES POLITICS

Sydney, July 15. All the nominations for the forth coming .elections are m. There are 111 Labor candidates, 183 supporters of Freetrade, 181 Protectionists, and 11 classed as Independent.

THE BARRABA MURDER

Sydney, July 15. Precautions have been taken at Tarn worth, where Lee and Cuminings, the murderers of Mr McKay, the Bank manager at Barrrba, are lying under sentence of death, owing to a report that a party of shearers who sympathise with Cummin gs intended to destroy the gaol by dynamite.

INCOME TAX BILL.

Hobakt, July 14. In the Legislative Council the second reading of the Income Tax Bill was carried by 12 to 4.

LABOR

Washington, July 14. Phelp, one of, the strike leaders, has been sentenced to six months' imprison ment for interfering with the railways. Brisbane, July 16. Martin, the organiser of the Aus tralian Labor Federation, was bound over to good behavior for six months.

THE ANARCHISTS.

London, July 14 The Scotland yard authorities have warned the French police of an Anar chist plot to destroy by dynamite simultaneously the Chamber of De puties, the Bourse, the Elysee and the Palais de Justice. Pah is. July 14 An Anarchist plot to destroy the Toulon Arsenal has been frustrated. (Received July 16, 11.35 a.m.; I'abis, July 15. The existence of an Anarchist plot at Toulon is confirmed. If the plan of the conspirators had succeeded, thou sands of spectators would have been imprisoned between a burning vessel j and a high wall. A third attempt to i burn the arsenal was frustrated. Con siderable alarm, was caused m Paris owing to reports o! plots to kill MM, Perier, Dupuy, and Burdeau, and other prominent statesmen, and demolish public buildings by means of new bombs of unequalled Btrength, and of the size and shape of oranges. A strong detective force is incessantly on the watch. The police authorities having reason to believe that the Anarchists intend to make an attempt to kidnap Madame Perier, wife of the President. The Chamber and Senate are closely guarded, the precautions adopted being similar to those m a citadel dur ing war time. Prior to the arrival of experts, the Paris police supposed a i coffee flask m the possession of the Irish tourist Morglass was an infernal machine.

The Loan and Mercantile

London, July 13. "Fairplay" publishes an article favorably criticising the present posi tion of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Cotnpany. It states that the amount already sub scribed much exceeds the anticipation of the directors, £620,000 has been subscribed m New Zealand, £375,000 m London, and £250,000 m the colo nies. This sum, with the quarter million which the Company m em powered to raise, places at its disposal nearly £900,000 cash, which the Com pany will reserve liquid, " Fairplay " considers the success of the subscription ia probably due to the sagacity of Baron Schroder and the new directors. It states it is satisfactory to note that Sir John Hall has given proof of his con fidence m the new Company by resum ing business with it, and his example, it considers, will probably be generally followed. A competent and indepen dent man, with one of the directors, will proceed to the colonies m the autumn to report upon the Company's assets. In conclusion the paper states that the New Zealand Land Associa tion is to be run on vertical lines under the Loan Company's directorate and management.

BEFORM IN VICTORIA.



RIFLE SHOOTING.

(Received July 16, 11.35 a m.) London, .Tu'y 15. At the Bisley meeting Scotland won the Elcho shield by five points.

BY ELECTION.

(Eeceived July 16, noon.) Melbourne, July 16. Mr Russell has been elected to re present Grenville m the Legislative Assembly, wee the Hon. W. M. Davies, deceased.

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Cheap Groceries For CASH ONLY- , Best Silk Dressed Boiler Flour, Fine Salt 5s per cwt. bag 251 b 2s, 501 b3s IOJd, Baking fioda 3d per lb lOOlbs 7s 6d, 2001bs 14s Best Mixed Peel 8d per lb; White Crystal Sugar 2}d per lb Washing Soda Id per lb Finest New Currants (cleaned) Pearl Barley 2d per lb 3|d per lb Finest Sago and Tapioca l{d Finest New Raisins (cleaned) perlb 4Jd per lb Sheep Tongues lOd per tin Finest New Sultanas (cleaned) Finest Japan Kice 2£d per lb 4f d per lb Cream of Tartar (pure) Is 2d' Electric Candles 5Jd perjlb, perlb 5s 3d per doz Corn Flour (Brown's) 3Jd lb Neaves' Foodjlld per tin Safety Matches 3d per packet f ■■■■•■■■ ALL OTHER GOODS AT CORRESPONDING PRICES* /^IUSTOMEIIS waited upon for Orders. Goods delivered daily. \J i Sole Agents for Mandarin and Tiger Teas and " Blue Bell" Oatmeal bHEABMAN BBO&, MARKET HOUSE- The Early Bird for the Worm: 5 (THB FORTUNATKI FUROHASEKS ■ OF 'yA«; MOUT (JLKE^S TIELIGHTED AT RESULT DURING JHOUGH WEATHER Another jShipment to Hand. -SOLE AGSNTS^- MITCHELLS TURNER Special Attractive Sale OF Dr|apery, Clothing r and Bojots, COMMENCING, SATUBDAY JUNE 23, FOR ONE MONTH. 73 pair; Blankets reduced to 10s 6d and 12a 6d 87 Men's Kaiapoi Suits afc 25s 6d worth 32s 6d TAPESTRY AND BRUSSELS CARPETS GREATLY REDDCED. 32 dozen Ladies' Cashmere Gloves 9d and Is per pair High Class Dress Goods, double width, from Is . Colonial Flannel 8d per prd Flannels, good quality, fronted \S ladies' Boots from 2s per pti \ Ladles' Slippers from 1b 3d pei pair Great I*e<ii>cti<ni* m Every Uepartmeaf^



Business Notices - _' DON'T MISS THIS G 4¥AT OPPORTUNITY. Edwards, Bennetts, & Co 9s etoeb, GT Ts nß a A- f^s\ HAD ten Puyers out on Wedn«Bday • ±J* AJ(3Oil 11 <X/ \yO» t Morning to pick up any bargains offering at the above snle. THE FOLLOWING ARE A FEW OF THE LINES MARKED FOR SALE TODAY* 60 Pairs White Blankets from 6s lid per pair 27 Pairs Colored Blankets from 6s lid per pair 453 yards Crewdson'a Calicoes from 2}d per yard ' 335 yarda Leather Shirtings from 4|d per yard 1000 yards Fast Color Flannellettes from 2sd per yard LADIES' ALL WOOL CASHMERE HOSE lG}d pr pair 102 PAIRS CELEBRATED IMPERIAL CORSETS, 2s 9d worth s 6d 13 Men's Tweed Suits 19s 6d worth 27s 6d 40 MenV Tweed Trousers 6s lid worth 9s 6d 18 Men's Tweed Trousers 7s lid worth 12s 6d 150 Boys' Tweed Suits from 3s lid upwards «iT SEE WINDOWS AND DOORS FOR PRICES. JB G. L. BEATH & CO.; TANORED STREET



To Let for a Crop of Oats. 250 acres, grass seed to be put m with the crop. T. BULLOCK. THE PREMJER TEA I Bichentand lovelleßt fl»Tour. More <x:ononiical than any other kinS. JBecommended by the Medical Faculty. All Injurious Ingredients removed. Promotes digestion—strengthens tho eon- Btitution; It's Bumerons competitors are falling »w»y Jike magic. A BLESSING TO MANKIND. Prices, 2s 6d and 2s per lb Ask your Grocer fcr t, lENKY ZANDER Wholesale Aaent



HENRY ZANDER. I Starvation Prices. - PRICE LIST - FOE Strict Cash Only, until further notice :— Best Silk Dressed Koller Flour, 1001bs7s*6d Best Silk Dressed Boiler Flour, 2001bs 14s Kerosene (170 test natural gas) only few cases m stock White Crystal Sugar 2|d perlb Finest New Currants (cleaned) 3|d per lb Eleme Baisins 4Jd per lb Sultanas 4fd per lb Fine White Sago l}d per lb White Flake Tapioca If d per lb Split Peas If d per lb Best Japan Bice 2Jd per lb Corn Flour (Brown's) 3Jd per lb Pearl Barley 2d perlb Bryant and May's Safeties 7|d dozen Vinegar Is 6d per gallon Valencia Baisins 4~d per lb Electric Candles 121bs for 5s 3d Sheep Tongues lOd per tin 1000 Vestas, full count, 5d per box HEALTH TE4. Health Tea Most wholesome Tea m the World. Jam, assorted, m 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 dozen Tumblers 3s per dozen And all other goods IN ALL DEPARTMENTS^ too numerous to mention AT EQUALLY LOW PRICES A Genuine Redaction all round, the CASH ia wanted. WINES k SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT, of Best Brands, m Stock. — REMEMBER — Patronise those who circulate the money m Ashburton and who have a stake here, not those who take your money and send it to Christchurch. REMEMBER~AII goods delivered Henry Zander, GENERAL MEKCHANT AND DIREOT IMPORTER.



piOOD afternoon, Mrs Smith. Not vT feeling well % Have a cup of Health Tea! Nothing so invigorating and strengthening I My word, Mrs Brown, this is simply lovely. Wholesale and retail at Zander's. Encourage Gtenoine liocrl Industry. IN order to keep our large staff of tailors fullj employed daring the winter, we are now offering EXTRA ORDINARY INDUCEMENTS to our Customers Compare our New Patterns m New Zealand Tweeds — Good, Heavy and Durable for winter wear MEN'S SUITS to MEASURE FROM I /■ £2 15vto £3 10s. TROUSERS to Measure from IBs to 21s Men's Waterproof Tweed Overcoats made to measure. P& Every Coafc guaranteed thoroughly Waterproof Ladies' Waterproof Mantles made to Measure m bhe Latest styles , BOOTS and SHOES m all best makes. Every pair warranted to wear well. New Winter Shirts, Hats, Ties, and Men's Underclothing, etc, Good and Cheap. —— ORAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, ASHBUBDO'N ~~TO LET JfOR A CROP. 200 aoTes 200 Bein« R.Ss. 28217, 28218, situated not far from Winchmore school. For particulars, apply to T. BUUOCK.



OF BUILDERS' HARDWARE, rTTE ARE JUST OPENING A SHIPMENT OF f*ARIVEtf TOOLS, Ex Gothic, for the Coming Season, and intend offering them at SPECIALLY LOW PRCIES JOHN ORR & CO,



JOHKORR&COj IMPORTERS OR HARDWARE) ARE NOW SHOWING LARGE STOCKS OF $ COOKING, AND| HEATING STOVES AND BaNGES, FENDERS, FIRE IRONS, IFIRE GUARDS, HANGING AND TABLE LAMPS, BRASBIAFD IRON BEDSTEADS AND t BEDDING. Paperhangings ! OF THE NEWEST AND CHOICEST DESIGNS | CUTLERY AND ELECTROPLATE BY |THE BEST MAKERS. ( *2tiHß, Cartridges, AND ILL SPORTSMEN'S REQUISITES. LOOKS, HINGES, AND ALL CLASSES



Bus > ness Notices lnilioßt vat Anaounc?meiii. 1-<HE Undersigned has THIS DAY Disposed of his Business to MR S. ANDERSON, and has assumed the Management of the latter's Ashburton Branch. ' •VHILE THANKINP HIS NUMEROUS FRIEND? AND CUSTOMERS FOR PAST SUPPORT HE WOULD SOLICIT A CONTINUANCE OF THE WHICH HE The Underfed woul^ re^ P^M^ETTLEM^T of all EEPAIRB and ORDERS ATTENDED TO AS USUAI, J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER Great AmalgamationJSale of Boots P AVING aken over the Stock of MR J. NICHOLAS, Bootmaker, and also received > large consignment from a Wholesale Firm m Christchurch for Cash, I intend to hold a a >rr\ nTT/Ymci MONSTER SALE OF BOOTS AND SHOES, FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. nobder;to reduce the co^l^ock^we intend to sell at SALE COMMENCeFoN "SATURDAY, MAY 12. Terms GASH Sale. S. ANDERSON, BOOT IMPORTER, EAST STREET ASHBURTON



AUSTRALIA* MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY New Zealand Branch Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington! Local Board of Directors : rhe Hon Morgan S. Grace, M.8., C.M.&., M.L.O. (Chairman) The Hon Charles J. Johnston, Mi.Ci (deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq TheHon Edward Richardson, C.M.G., M.L.L John Duncan, Esq Medica' Officer: Dr W. G. Kemp, M.8.0.5. (England) THE OLDEST, WEALTHIER AND MOST PROSPEROUS Australian Lifk Office, 4nd ths LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. Tha only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONUS EVERY YEAR Ihe Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the most Stringent Character, and ensures a Consi derably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that held by any other office m the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £12,000,000 (TWELVE MILLIONS) Steeling ANNUAL INCOME, £2,000.000. (TWO MILLION STERLING). POLICIES IN FORCE .1 119,333 gum Assured ... £39,883,071 Cash Bonuses Divided .. .. ■ £5,883,413 BONUSES BONUS for ONE year, 1893, j£448,790, yielding CASH Reversionary Bonuses amounting to dEtIO.OOO, after making SPECIAL RESERVES. CASH BONUSES declared for last FIVE years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuses exceeding FOUR MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A. M. P. SOCIETY And bacnre a BONUS EVERY It EAR Expenses of Management 8| per cent of the total income EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary Branca Office- Custom House Quay, Wellington Juhriatchurch District Office— Cathedral Square. JAMES HAIR, District Secretary H ZANDER, »cal Broker Ashburton I ■-~wvt-,. .. ii fc , , __ THERE are two qualities "of Heal£ Tea, both unsurpassed for strength purity and lovely flavor. Prices, 2s 6d and 2s per lb. Ask your grocer for Health Tea, and see that you get it. Wholesale ab Zakder'sJ



ACCOMMODATION PADDOCKS. MESSRS Miles and Company, Limited, have for sale by private treaty FOUR BLOCKS GOOD GRAZING LAND, each containing aoout 125 acres, WITHIN 100 CHAINS OF ASHBURTON SALE YARDS. All this Land is NEWLY SOWN down m English brasses, and is well served by Water Race. Persons desiring to inspect will be shown over the property on application to the undersigned, from whom terms and particulars may be obtained. MILES & CO., Limited, 6 146 Ashburton. A FACT.—Anyone drinking Health Tea and discarding all other brands,. will certainly add ten years, to his lif«. .fust your try it. To be had, from all. Grocers. ■ LESSONS IN OIL AND WATER COLOR PAINTING. IF SUFFICENT INDUCEMENT offers a CLASS for the above will be opened about the end of July by W. H. TAITi C.5.8., ARTIST, Ex Drawing and Painting Teacher for Invercargill High School; Instructor of Drawing to Teachers' Association, South Canterbury. For terms apply to Mr H. A. Gates, School of Music, Ashburton, or to W. H. Tait, Artist, Tiraaru. 7 79



UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD DISTRICT. PUBLIC NOTICE ia hereby Riven that all Gorse NOT Cleared off the Roads before August 1 will be done by the Board, and owners and occupiers of the adjacent sections SUED for the recovery of Cost. By Order, "J. DAVJSON, Clerk. , Ashburton, July 10,1894. 7 58 * SH BUR lON POOLmV. < BUCTjfiTyI ANNUAL SHOW. ENTRIES CLOSFON TUESDAY, JULY 17, FOR ALL CLASSES. H. W. BARRET, j 7t74 «*>■■ Secretary. I



Mr D. Thomas POSTPONEMENT OF SALE. THE LIVE AND DE4LD STOCK Advertisement for Sale m Mr F, M. Rickman's Trust Estate en TUESDAY, JULY 17, 1894, Is for the Present Withdrawn. D. THOMAS, 7§76 Ashburton. Public Notice. TO LET at a low rental, Dwelling m Cox street. T, BULLOCK. TO LET FOR GRAZING. OQ(~\ ACRES, near the County Sale- HtOKJ yards. T. BULLOCK. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD 1 DISTRICT. "OUBLIC Notice is hereby given that _L all Outstanding Rates on August 1 next will be SUED FOR without further notice. By Order, J.DAVISON, Clerk. Aahburton, July 10, 1894. 7 57



"i enaers. i i j ™ TENDER S. ( -» O BE S^LD BY TBNDKK-A really { S well-built Seven roomed country house, to be removed from present site by purchaser. Tenders to be sent mby TUESDAY, July 31, to the undersigned, from whom all particulars can be obtained. 7 28 W. B. DENSHIRE, Ashburton.



- EN OS FRUIT SALT. Ib an imperative necessity m every House bold A Bunaway Knock—Douglas Jerrold, des cribing a very dangerous illneaa rom which bis daughter had ust recovered, said : "Ah Sir, it was a Bunaway Knock at Deaths Door,' oan assure you. How to prevent death from disease by natural means—use Eno's Fruit Salt. It is the beat known remedy. I removes avid or poisonous matter (the groundwork of disease) from the blood, allays nervous exoitement, depression, and restores the nervous system to its proper condition. You cannot overstate its great value m keeping he blood pure and free from disease. CAUTlON—Examine eaoh bottle and see that the capsule is marked Ena's Fruit Salt. Without it you have been imposed on by i worthless imitations. Sold by all Chemists. r Prepared uly at Eoo a Frui Salt Works, Pomperoy set, New Gross Road, London, S.B. by Eno's Pate»t



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Bluesfcone, 3d Ib, Pough Shares, &ein Cord, Manilla Rope, Oils, Turpentine, Lamp Black, Horse Brushes, la 3d, Gorss Knives from 3s 6d. Handles of every sort. Saws, Axes. Files, etc, Yates' New Gar den Seeds just arrived. Hollo ware and Household Ironmongery of every kind. If you contemplate mak ing any improvements to your property, |we can give you valuable information, which will enable you to effect a consider able saving. Enquiries solicited. Letters and telegrams receive our prompt atten tion. Wanted, Dairy Produce of every description. Top price given. CARSON AND CO., WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCERS & IRONMONGERS, OPPOSITE UNION BANK.



CARSON & CO. TEAS' PURE Indian Is 9d, pure Ceylon 2s and 2a 4d. Our own Blends, Is 9d, 2s and 2s 4d. Nelson Moate and Cos., Arab aod Countess Teas. Justs to hand a consigament of the famous MONARCH TEA, of which the Poet says:— • • It is Monarch of all its surveys, Its right there is none to dispute From the Hub all round to the sea. Every taste I am sure it will suit." PROVISIONS. Best Brands of Butter, Cheese, Roll Bacon, Oatina, Germina, etc. DAIRY EEQUISITES, JBran, 2s 8d sack, Milk Buckets, 2sjM, Churns, Strainers, Cream Cans, Milk Pans, Scales with weights, 7s 6d, Butter Pats, etc. FARM* REQUIREMENTS.



ON THE SAFE SIDE. , ~» —; This account shows that its owner is on the Safe side. There are tens of thousands of people m Australasia to-day on the side of Warner's Safe Cures. They know that j Warner's Safe Remedies are made and sold I on honor—they know that Warner's Safe Cure is recognised m five continents as the proven specific for Bright's Disease, Liver and Kidney Trouble, and Malaria. Warner's Safe Pills, Safe Rheumatic Cure, Safe Diabetes Cere, and Safe Nervine are in fallible curatives of the diseases to which they particularly apply.. Are you on the Safe side ? You can't be safe unless yon are an the side of tho Safe Cures.



An exceedingly attractive programme is to be provided m the Baring Square church on Wednesday night. Mr W. G. Munay has imported from England a very costly double acting dissolving lantern, which throws a picture on a screen eighteen feet m diameter, and on this seme fine pictures will be exhibited. The poem " Curfew mus not ring to-night" will be given by one of our best lady elocutionists, the different scenes being depicted on the screen as it is delivered by the reciter. Mr Buckley's special prize of JE3 3s is to be given for the local prizetaker making the the largest number of points m poultry at the poultry show. Local competitors are informed that all birds shown by them must be the honafidc property of the exhibitor at time of entry, and satisfactory proof of the same must be given to the Committee if so required. The following are givers of special prizes: —Mr G, A. M. Buckley, the Ashbur ton Club, Mr A. Walker, the Ashburton Publishing Company, Messrs J. Gamble, W. Drummoiid, A. J. Kelly, William James, R. Bird, R. Henry, D. Thomas, Landells and Preston, John Orr, the New Zealand Cloth ing Factory, Messrs William Pollock, Mitchell and Turner, H. C. Segers, James Baker, William Bryant, P. Hanrahan, W. Si Silcock, Shearman Bros, W. C. Davis, John Corbett, sen., T. Wilson, A. Protheroe, J. Marsden, J. Moison, John Thomas, J. H. Stephens, W. Ft Hanniford, Jeffries, John W. Hardley, Mrs Prichard, Messrs W. Pickford, Undrill and Co., W. H. Collina land Co,, James Taylor, William Anderson, H. Zander, L. F. Andrewes, Joseph Scaly, Thomas Hoult, H. M. Jones, R, Lewis, Reid and Gray, T. Bradford, H. Bonnington, J. M. Cambridge, J. H. Jewitt, and R. Hanna. Owing to delay m the completion of the show lisb and other prizes being expected, the special prizes are not yet allotted, but this will be done as soon as possible.



How is M that Clabke's Blood Mixtcbb has obtained such great popularity w a question which has perplexed many. The answer is, that it is unquestionably the finest Blood Purifier that science and medi cal skill have brought to light. Thousands of wonderful cures have been effected by it. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eczema, Skin and Blood diseases, Bad Legs, Sores and Pimples of kinds it effects are mar vellous. Sold everywhere, at 2s H per botfeU. Beware of worthless imitations and übstitutw. (2) WHjfiCMATissi.—Dr B« Gordon's remedy never fails m permanently curing rheuma tism, lumbago, sciatica, gout, etc., on bottle gives relief. Price 10a, post free^ J. \V. Clayton, EO. Box 23* f Dunediu.