COUNTY COUNCIL.

The monthly meeting of the Ashburton County Council was held to-day. I re sent—Mr Hugo Frie&lander (chairman), and Messrs JohnGrigg, Duncan Cameron, Donald Williamson, E. GK Wright, and Andrew MeFarlaiie.

chairman's statement.

the Chairman's statement was read as follows S— iiei The Commissioner of Orowi Lands for wards for tha Council's information state ment allowing how the amount of thirds paid to the Council's credit has been arrived at, and adds that the additional amount due will be paid as soon as the thirds have accrued. That officer also states that the proposal to expend thirds to the sum of £770 has been forwarded to tha Minister of Lands for approval, as provided by the Act. The returning officer, Ashburton licensing district, aenda a letter to the Council asking the Council to reconsider its previous decision *c Supreme Court expenses. The returning officer for the Rangitata licensing district has supplied vouchers as asked for by the Odiineilfwhieh are placed on the table for inspection. The account will have to be dealt with at this meeting. The Wakanui Creek and Drainage Committees have met arid will present their reports to-day. The sum of £84? 4s has been paid on ac-

count of the current rate, J.ne resident engineer submits for the Oounoils ap proval two copies of agreement in connec tion with the Baugitata sheep bridge, and »lso requests payment of £150 agreed on for the extension of that bridge- This cum is inoludad in the pay sheet and the Geraldine Couaty Council has been asked toremitlts«h*reof£7s. The Chairman of the Ashburton County Stock Saleyards Company writes, stating that the Gompary intends erecting additions to the stabling »t the Aahburton yards. The engineer ] reports favorably of the additions, and plans are plaoed on the table. engineer's report. ihe Engineer's report was read as Ashburton-Bakaia Plains Water Supply. •—The whole syßtem of races in this division in now in very fair order. The mains at Padding Hill, auxiliary channel from north Aahburton river, and mains at Acton, Wincbmore, and Wakawui have had a thorough overhaul, and flumes and fords have been repaired where necessary. The ■heep bridge ordered for the mam crossing, Methven-Aiford Forest Bead, has also been erected _.. _ t Ashburton-Bangitata Water Supply.— This service is on the whole satisfactory. Several owners did not attefid to the half yearly overhaul of their races at the time appointed, but they are now making some progress with the work; The maintenance contractor has satisfactorily finished the clearing of the main channels in his contract as wellM with the tarring of the Hinds river flumes. The new race in Shepherd a Bush district for Messrs Cree, Kellanan, Roberta, etc., has, I understand, b«en com menced. The mains in the Tinwald district have been well cleared, and there is now a good supply from these sources. Mount Somers and Aahburton Forks Sihjdlv.—Most of the races in that district have been overhauled, and are running Btp£tive Works, Padding HilL-The <works authorised are in progress and are likely to be finished about the end of this month. I would suggest that the willow ■work on the down stream aide of the bridge be extended to meet the willow plantations on upper side of auxiliary channel, and a fence ruo &ioDg the back of fascine work, ffhis would preserve the reserve from river «aoro»ehmont, and would also increase its totting value, the present lease being on the IWC Bounty Xpfiations.-The work of filling no last year's plantations ia in hand. I gave the Council's solicitor all the ucmiß tarticulara for exchanges at north May Geld, Sod the conveyances will be prepared as early as possible. Probably some portions <rf these blocks, and of Ferry reserve 173, BftkaiA, could be planted soon if funds were &VSnty Bridgee.-A good deal of renewal mid re-deckicg has become necessary of late. Smeof the bearers of Digby'B bridge gave w *y recently, and it is a question whether Setion engine traffic over that bridge should not be prohibited now. Acton Irrigation Works.-I have com pleted the levelling of main channel pre rared working sections aud specifications, L and the work will be commenced on Monday finfc The agreement with owner of R.S. 19661 has been prepared, as requested by the Coaacil. PROTECTIVE WORKS. The engineer's suggestion in the matter of protective works on rsserve 2501 wan urreed to. R PLANTATIONS ■ The clause of the enginher'a report dealing with county plantations was re ferred to the planting Committee. digby's briikjb. Ifc was resolved that traction engines be pwhibitea f com using Digby's bridge. ACTON IRRIGATIO* DIOTBIOT. The Chairman's action with rejrard to the cost of easement between Messrs McLeaa and others was approved of. WAKAKUI CREEK. *The ChalrmaH said that evidently the mill proprietors intended to make suitable arrangement* for themselves. Respective ofTnf righOof the Council, and with chat In view he had instructed the engineer, who had viewed the place where the water was taken out now, to see if any independent aupply for the Couucil could b^ot. Mr Williamson wen; with the engineer ovar fche ground, and he himself Spectea the place, and he thought a reryeasy way of getting out of the pre- Ben'difficulty could be got by expending something like £150 on an independent 3/ altogether, and he thought from that supply there would be a certam amount oT twbuw from the Borough Oounoil for a supply of water. Mr Baxter produced a rough plan show ing the details of the proposal. Th» chairman pointed out that were toe proposal adopted the largo amount which they had Incurred with the taking over o! the Wakanni creek would be done away with, because rt would then be sunoly a question between the mill pro prietors aid the Wakanul creek people. The Council would have no further ex penses in connection with maintenance or Bonatruction of bridges, He would sueaest that the matter be referred to the Wftkanul Creek Committee with power to act and to ca??y outt the proposals of the schema which he had Just mentioned He would first move that the Wakanm Committee's report be adopted. Ihe

motion was owned. Mr Wrightsaid he had looked thoroughly into the question of the Wakanui water supply, »«d he for one was heartily sick of the discussion and was equally glad that they had now found a way out of the difficulty, independent of the mill SJetoV He waa confident that the Council had ever Bhown the utmost consideration to the mill proprietors, but owing to difficulties that had been thrown in the way of tho Council, the matter had run on for a period of two years, with no tangible result. He would therefore move that the Council proceed to con struct a channel or channels for a supply of water to the Wakanui district, to the borough of Ashb*jrton, and to the AUenton and Netherby districts without in anyway using or relying upon the Supply of water hitherto derived from tjhe Wakanui creek. Mr McFarlane Beconded the motion, which was carried. .. Tt was farther resolved, that the arrangement of thii workbe referred to the Wakanui creek committee, with the ad dition of Mr Wrighb with power to act. j Ml Leadley waited on the Council on behalf of the Wakanui Road Board, with reference to the state of the bridges over i the Wakanui crreek. -.«! The chairman Intimated to Mr Leadley I that hay Jag pwned the above resolution*

in the matter, the maintenance of the bridges would be simyly » ra&ttQt between the Hoard and mill owners. Itwasresohedthat the County solici tor be instructed to write to the solicitors for the millowners lh*t, inasmuch os that clients intimate their intention of recon* sidering the amount of their contribution and terms of maintenance of the Wakanui creek water supply,, and that they are making arrangements to work the mill by ! steam power, this Council all offers previously made with a view ot maintaining the supply of water to the Ashburton mill. , 1 (Left sitting.)

ROAD BOARDS.

MOUNT SOMERS.

The usual monthly meeting of the Mount Homers Road Board was held last Monday. Present — Messra Harmon, Hood, Herring, Chapman, and McCor raiok. This being tha firat meeting sinoe the election Mr Chapman was elected Chairman. MR 15. A. PEACHE. The Chairman said that before pro ceeding to any other business he would .propose a vote of thanks to Mr Peache for his past services on the Board, ihe proposal waa seoonded by Mr Herring and carried unanimously.

oveesbbr's rbpobt. The Overseer* report was read and considered. Tenders were ordered to be called for a small cutting leading to Mr Grieves' lease hold, j»1so for some levelling and stone picking on Lambie's road near MrFagan's leasehold, and to clean out the aids channel near Mr Kutheiford's gate on the same road. Springburn Tram Boad—The Overseer was instructed to gat the boulders carted out of the pits on this road ready for breaking, STOKE CRUSHED. The Overseer repotted having had 107 yards oi metal broken for th« main road near the mill, at & cost of 2a 3d per yard. —Approved of. GORSE NUISANCE. The Overseer was instructed to have the gorse the Board is liable for cleared, and to advertise that landowners mast clear theirs during the month or legal proceedings would be taken. DBAIN. The Chairman and the Overseer was instructed to inspect McFarlane's road, »nd to have the drain made if thought necessary. CORRESPONDENCE. From Mr JL>. MeOormick, agreeing that the papers relating to Boyle's road closing should be handed over to the Anama Eoad Board.—Agreed to. From Mr C. J. Harper, stating that it Was decided by the Anama Road Board that the papers relating to Boyle's road closing should be handed over to the Board through him.—Agreed to. From Mr Herring, asking for the name ot Mr W, McKenzie to be pat ou the roll for land sold to him —Agreed to. From New Zealand Drug Ooaipany re price of strychnine.—Received, From Mr A. Hutt, asking for the name of Mr W. Eagle to be pot on the roll fcr land sold to him, —Agreed to. From the Hew Zealand Land Associa tion, asking for the name of Mr J. Drown to be put o» the roll for land sold to him.—Agreed to. From Mr 0. M. Brooke re poisoned grain.—Beeeived. From Mr S. Ryan re rates.—The collector was instructed to take steps to recover the same. From the Commissioner of Crown Lands, that the sum of £19 03 9d had been paid to the Board's credit for ex penditure on certain roads.— Received. ROAI> CLOSING. Mr Herring drew the Board's aifcfl.nh"an to the fact that hit, road closing business had never been finished, although started some time in 1882.—The clerk was in structed to look up the matter and report at the next meeting. WORK. ! Mr Fogan interviewed the Board and asked for some levelling; to be done near his leasehold land.—Agreed to. Mr Parkes interviewed the Board and aßked for a drain to be cleared out near Mr Harvey's and a plank put over it.— Agreed to. . MOTOT SOMERS AND SPRINGBITRN TRAM RESERVES' Tha clerk was instructed to write to the Council drawing their attention co the gorse growing on these reserves, and to ask them to get them cleared as socn as possible. MEETING SOUR. On the motion of Mr Harrison, seconded by Mr Herring, it was resolved for the future to meet at 10 a.m. TENDERS. Tenders were opened for carting broken metal and chat of James Brown was accepted at Is lOd per yard, subject to the deposib being paid to the overseer. ACCOUNTS. The pay sheet, amounting to £44 Is 2d waa passed for payment and the Board adjourned.

IMPERIAL POLITICS

London, June 6. A Eadical Conference urged that the House of Lords should be abolished or that the Government should legis late for the remission o! Bills direct to the Crown after the Lords had rejected i them. Sir O. Dilke moved that the fran chise should re«t on personal fitness alone, and that constituencies should pay election expenses and Parliament pay members. The resolution was The '" Pall Mall Gazette " declares the Chancellor's proposal to levy death duties on colonial estates without first obtaining the assent of the colonies is dangerous and revolutionary. Bjusbahk, June 7. The Agent-General for the colony in London has been instructed to join in the protest against Sir W, T. Har courl's death duty proposals. i

from the Flood.

More perilous than till the strength of the swollen river leaping over its banks, and carrying death and desolation to man and hie handiwork, is the sudden sweep of long pent-up disease. The trivial kidney trouble ia disregarded until at last the d»mmed-up poison breaks down all barriers and sweeps into the blood. That flood of poison is the deadly Bright's Disease. Treat the liver and kidney trouble to-day, and treat it with Warner's Safe Cure, the absolute specific of five continents, strengthened by long and miveriEd me, and mafl« and sold on hoso»

POULTRY SOCIETY.

A well attended meeting of the Com mittee of the Ashburton Poultry, Pigeon and Canary Society waa held last night; Mr P. H. Cox was chairman. The Secretary reported ihe receipt of several < donations tot special prizes, including £3 3a from G. A. M. Buok'ey, Esq., for largest prize taker (local breeders only), and £2 2s from Meredith K»ye, Esq., Timaro, Measw O. W. Purne 1 and W. L. Allan, were added to the list of vice presidents, and the election of Mr K. Stephens as treasurer was confirmed. The Secretary reported that priza schedules would be ready next week, and was directed to write to judges, and arranga for pens for the show. A sub-committee was appointed to canvas for special prizes, and it was agreed that Mr Elston'a offer of the Oddfellows' Hall with notice «nd schedule posting for the show be accepted. A sub-committee was appointed to ar range for printing, and also ranting of show pens from Dunedin or Christcburoh societies»

Tflß AmitmTOß EPAKDIAK: IBIDAY, JUNE 8. 1894.





The Thornton-Arnold Company who play 1 Charley's Aunt' in the Oddfellows Hall to* eight, arrived in Ashburton to-day. For the Australian rights of this piece Bland Holt offered £600. Mr Arnold went * the same again' better, and scoured the rights! for Mr Thornton of 'Private secretary' fame for £1200. KH£TJMATisM,~Dr E. Gordon's remedy never fails in permanently caring rheuma tism, lumbago, sciatica, gout, etc., one bottle gives relief. Price 10a, post free. J. W. Cl a yton, P.O. Box 234, Dunedin. 1 Pure Blood is the Secret of Hbamh Gordon's Blood Pills cleanse the system of all impure blood, cure indigestion,eon-, stipation, liver complaint, pains in back and sides, biliousness, sick headache; remove pimples, scrofula, scurvy, etc. Large box, 6a; two btxei, 10a, post free. S. W. Clayton Box 234, Daaedin



Eniertamments^_^ ADDFBLLOfS 1 y|"ALL. FRIDAY NEXT, JUNE 8. Recently arrived from England with the latest London up to date theatrical sensation. Frank -AND Charles Arnold, With their new English £omtdy Cora pany, in the funniest play of the age, "CHARLEY'S AUNT" Frank Thornton as "Charley's Aunt." The greatest of all London successes. Record runs in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Hobart, and Dunedin. Box plan now on view at H. M, Jones. 1 Seats should be secured at once. Tickets for pit can also be procured at same establishment. Prices- 4p and 2s. Doors open 7.30. Performance terminates 10.25. 6 7



T enaers. ALIORD ESTATE. fTTENDIRS are wanted for Cutting and X Grabbing fifteen miles of Gorse Fences in five lots. Particulars at Mr Knight's Store, Alford Forest, and at the homestead. , 6*27 1. HERRING, ft_l±2_ [_-_.--I—■!.- '.I- ■■ ILJiI-JLJ-l--JMwf Mr D. Tnomas ~ 4RCAD B. " MR DAVID THOMAS will sell on SATURDAY, June 9, on kecount of Mr W, T. Smith, viz.— \ 1 Brown Mare, 4yrs; 1 Brown Mare, 3yrs : 1 Bay Mare, 3yrs; 1 Ohrtt nub Gelding, 3yra; all broken to shafts and chains. Also, several Cords of Firewood. 6 §44 Miles and Co., LtS. " TINWALD SaLEYARDsT TUESDAITjTOE 12. SPECIAL ENTRIES. Qr7A SILESI IF MERINO EWES O • \J in lamb to Lincoln Rams, AHA HALFBRED LAMBS. MILES & CO., Limited. . E. W. HANMER, 6 42 Auctioneer. Friedlander Bros PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. PAINTINGS BY~WELL KNOWN ARTISTS. WE have been favored with instruc tions from the Otago Art Academy to offer by auction in the Orange Hall at an early date, a magnificent lot of Oil, PAINTIHG* By well kaown Colonial Artists, Full particulars in future advertisement, FRIEDLANDER BROS. R. FRIEDLANDER, 6 45 Auctioneer. IN THE BASKEDKCCYL-BaTATB OF * MSIiSL BUCKLEY. CLEARING SALE AT KYLE. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. instructed by the Deputy Official Assignee, will sell by Public Auction on FRIDAY, JUNE 15, At the farm now occupied by Mr Daniel Buckley, at Kylf, the whole of his work ing plant consisting of— 8 Draught Horseß, 3 Hacks, 1 two-year" i old Colt, lyearlingColit, 2 Foals, 1 C6w& calf, 3 treble-furrow Ploughs, 117-coulter ! Drill, 1 18ft Roller, 5 Reapers and j Binders, 1 Winnowing Machine, 1 Gorse Cutter, 1 single-seated Buggy, 2 three-horse Drays, 1 eiffhteen-feet Broad Cast Seed Grower, 1 set of Disc Harrows, 1 horse-power asd Chaff cutter, 1 set six-leaf Tine Harrows, 1 Spring Trap and Harness, 1 Grass seed Stripper, Shaft, Leading and Plough Harness and Sundries } also, 1 8-horse power Portable Engina with Combine and Elevators, quantity of Grass Seed, &c, &o. Sale at 12 o'clock sharp. RUDOLPH FRIEDLANDER, 6*43 Auctioneer. Sporting. ____^ ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB. WINTER MEETING. rBE HELD on the TINWALD RACECOURSE, Tinwald, on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 1894. 1.15 p.m.—Maiden Handicap (saddle) of 15 sove. Nomination 7s 6d, acceptance 7s 6d. One mile and a half. 2 p.m.—Ashburton Handicap (saddle) of 25 soys j second horse to receive 3 sovb from the stakes. Nomination 12a 6d, acceptance 12a 6d. Two miles. 2.45 p m.—Distfßtc* Handicap (saddle) of 15 soys. Nomination 7s 6d, acceptance 7s 6d, Two miles. 3.30 p.m.— Lagmhor Handicap (harness) of 20 soys j second horae to receive 3 soys from the stake. Nomination 10s, accept ance 10s. Two miles. 4.10 p.m.—Noveii Handicap (saddle) of 15 soys ; the winner to be sold by auction and all proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Nomination 15a. One mile and a half. 4.45 p.m. Dash Handicap (saddle) of 15 soys. Nomination 7s 6d, acceptance 7s 6d» One mile. EEGULATIONS. Nominations must be in tha hands of the Secretary, accompanied with pedigree and the last three performances, a» 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 on FRIDAY, June 8, 1894. All Races to be run under the Canterbury Metropolitan Trotting Association Bules. 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, 18941 DAVID ZANDER, 124 Secretary,



THE BEST g| BLOOD ff Purifier JML AND TONIC For Old Young. |> JU QUICKEN mm IfM |j|£*i Remove that lip' lo Tired Ml * i!~i JraMaki the Weak Ayer'sSarsaparilla Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass., v. S. A. Cures others, will cur© you UST" Beware of cheap imitations. Tlio name — Ayer's Sarsnparilla—-is prbrainnnt on. tho wrappor, and ia blown vi titr- '\y,?s of each ut our boW]es, y . ■—.!». ■' ■iiiiiiii.i.iiiiiii i jirij Public Notices "~ " T HANKS. " IDE3O to cnank tfte Fire Brigade and those who assisted in extinguishing the fire on. jny premißes on Saturday night. 641 JOHN FOWLER. CREAMERY SITE, TINWALD. OFFERS are Invited up till 6 p.m. on MONDAY NEXT, for a site suit able for a Creamery within a reasonable distance of Tinwald railway station. OHAS. DOHERTY, 6 43 Chairman Local Committee. SPECIAL NOTICE. Hunter and Bon, HAVE made np their minds to sell at OHRIBTCHURCH PRICES, with carriage added, in large or small lots to suit purchasers. FOR CASH ONLY. Being in a position to buy our Goods in the beat market, we can afford to eel! Cheaper than any house in the trade. Small profits and quick returns. Call on Saturday and see for yourselves. [Goods delivered Daily. ; Note the address— HUNTER AND SON, Tancbed Stebet. Ashboeton. . . , — - — I A BOON SO HOUSEHOLDERS ALLANDALB COAL ! COMPANY, LIMITED. ___ i A SAVING OF 25 PKR CENT ON | YOUR COAL BILL. WE have appointed MR JAMES ELLIOTT, Coal Merchant, Ash burton, Agent for the county, who will supply Customers In large or; small quantities. The Allandale Coal ia the best produced on the Eastern seaboard. It is an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, and a good Domestic Coal, burn* ing w.th a flame, does not sparkle, and *@ayes a white ash. It Is both Cheap and Excellent. JAMES iLLIOTT GOAL MERCHANT ASHBUBTON NICKEL WATCHES, NICKEL WATCHES, BIOKBL WATCHES. f|IHE Cheapest and best in the Market, tisually sold at 25a now SELLING AT £1 EACH, AT G. JESSON'S, (LateJ Quinn), EAST STREET ASHBUBTON,



Public Mottoes For Casli Only. Depression, NEW OATMEAL, in 251b bags, 2s AS REDUCTION IN THI PRICE OF FL©UR. FINEST ROLLER* In 251ba 2s 5 50iba 3s 10£ d FINBSf ROLLER, in lOOlba 7a 6d 2001bsl4i



j Public Notices MONEY =OOnnn TO LEND on first class &*&\J\J\J fretbold security at a low rate of interest. Also special sum of £600. T. BULLOCK. ~ ~ALFORD ESTATE. SPORTSMEN will be allowed to Shoot over the Estate provided they first obtain a permit from '] E. W. HANMER, j o o Mjsssrs Miles & Co., I ijkhbd, Abhbutton, otfroxn E. HERRING, 5 197 Alford House. NO more Indigestion; no more ner vousness from indulging in too much tea drinking, for those who drink Hbaith Tea. One trial will convince you. Hbnry Zander, Authorised Agent. "~ FOR SALE, GOOD feed wheat straw, delivered in Ashburtou orTinwald, 6s (id per load cssh. 6 37 A. LEE, AUenton. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. ' NOTICE is hereby given that all Gorse and Broom growing on the roads Must be Cleared by the 30th June, 1804, tfter which date, the Board will cause the same to be cleared and any expense incurred thereby will be charged to the land owners and if necessary recovered by legal process. E. B. UOOPER, 6 39 Clerk BUSINESS PREMISES AT CHIRTSir For Sale at a Considerable Loss to the Mortgagee, BEING Lots 34 and 35, well situated corner of Haldon street and Beach road, with Store and Dwelling attached and oi her Buildings thereon. The mort gagee's instructions are to realise qsickly, terms if required. Those on the look out for a bargain are invited to inspect and see the undersigned as soon aa possible. T. BULLOCK*



Sparkling White Sugar 2fd per Id Finest i\ ew Currants (washed), 8f d per lb Finest New Baisins (washed] 4Jd per lb Finest New Sultanas (washed), 4|d per lb Vestas 1000's 5d per box, 4s lOd per doz Plaid Vestas 4|d per doz Electric Candles 5Jd per lb, 5s 3d per doz ,Neave's Food lid per tin Fine Salt, lewt bags 5s Baking Soda 3d per lb, 21b for 5d Best Mixed Peels 6d per lb, 2lb for Is 3d Essence of Coffee, large bottles, Is Washing Soda Id per lb Pearl Barley 2d per lb Cream of Tartar Is 2d per lb Lunch Biscuits 3|d, 41b for Isld 31b of our Noted 2s Tea for 5s Id Essence of Almonds, Lemon and Vanilla 6d per bottle | Finest Tapioca, Sago, and Split i Peas If d per lb finest Japan Eice 2-|d per lb Corn Flour (Brown's) 3^d per lb Sheep's Tongues lib tins 10s Hundreds of other lines at corresponding Prioes. JOHN OBR & CO, The Cheapest and Oldest Established Firm in Ashburton. HEMRYIAfIIER. Starvation Prices. - PRICK XiISX - FOR % Strict Cash Only, until further notice :— Best Silk Dressed Boiler Flour, I lOOlbs 7s 6d i Best Silk Dressed Holier Flour, I 2001bs 14s Kerosene (150 test, water white) 6s tin, 12s per case Kerosene (170 test natural gas) only few eases in stock Oatmeal (Timaru) 251b, 2s 4d White Crystal Sugar 2|dperlb Finest New Currants (cleaned) 3|d per lb Eleme Raisins 4-Jd per lb Sultanas 4f d per lb Fine White Sago If d per lb White Flake Tapioca If d per lb Split Peas If d per lb Best Japan Kice 2Jd per lb Corn Flour (Brown's) 3|d per lb Pearl Barley 2d perlb Bryant and May's Safeties 7|d dozen Vinegar Is 6dper gallon Valencia Raisins 4Jd per lb Electric Candles 121bs for 5s 3d Sheep Tongues lOd per tin 1000 Vestas, full count, 5d per box HEAtiTH TEA. Health Tea 3d per lb reduction in large Tins. Jam, assorted, in 2lb bottles, Is per bottle Red 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 PRIOES A Genuine Reduction all round, the CASH is wanted. WINES * SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT, of Best Brands, in Stock. — REMEMBER — Patronise those who circulate the noone] in Ashburton and who hare a stake here not those who take your money and senc it to Christchurch. REMEMBER~AII goods delivered Henry Zander, GENDEAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. AGENT FOR Australian Mutual Provident Bo Sun Fire Office Canton Marine Office Health Tea.



DRESDEN PIANO COMPANY'S DEPOT SCHOOL of MUSIO; Saundebs' Buildings, Ashbotwjon. PIANOS by the best makers, ia stock, at LOWEST PRICES. MUSIC. —As our firm keeps the Largest Stock of Music in New Zealand, all orders entrusted to me wil be be satisfactory executed, VIOLINS, VIOLIN STRINGS, VIOLIN REQUISITES. Horace A. Gates, AGENT AND MANAGER. 5 2 NO Stimulant has given so much favor with the Natives as Health Tea It must be good. Ask your Grocer for it Assigned Estate OF Bebeort':'Al6orn r ! OP ASHBURTON, DRAPEE & STOEEKEEPEE, rpENDERS for the Stook-in-Trade, ■*• Goodwill, Fittings, etc ,in the above Estate will be received at the offices of Cook and Gray, Accountants, Hereford Street, Ghristchurcn, till NOON of WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 1894. The Stock is well assorted and in good condition. The Business is one of the Largest in the District and doing a profi table Turnover. SEPARATE TENDERS will be re ceived for each Department, or for the whole as a going concern. Stock consists as under :— Drapery, Clothing, Mercery, etc ... ... - £1450 6 9 Boots ... 40112 11 Grocery ... 455 8 2 Ironmongery 305 9 4 Crockery and Glass ... 279 5 6 Fittings, etc 64 7 0 | Horses and Carts 69 9 6 More or Leas ... £3025 19 1 The Vendors can arrange for the suc cessful Tenderer to secure the Premises at a Reasonable Rent. Stock Sheets and Conditions of Sale on the Premises, Ashburtou, and at Messrs Sargood, Son, and Ewen Dunedln Messrs Cook and Gray ... Chriatchurch Messrs Cook and Gray ... Wellington Messrs Cook and Gray ... Auckland Highest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. T. A. BULLIOK \ S. HARDfcY V Trustees. S. H. GRAVES J I Christchurch, May 22,1894. 5 233 KEATING'S POWDER destroys Bugs Fleaa, Moths, Beetles and all other insects whilst quite harmless to domestic animals In terminating Beetles the success of this Powder is extraordinary. It ia per fectly clean in application. See the article you purchase ia KEATING'S, as imitations are noxious tad ineffectual. Tins, 6d, Is 2a 6d each. S»ld by all chemists



—- '" ' ■ " • =^ <?reat W *'!■«.• ho aft<.»Kftaii'B - L'avlsig 1 EXfRAORDINARY PRICES. BOYS' COLONIAL KNICKER SUITS IN TWt.EDS OF THE FINEST QUALTtf AT 35 PEE CENT UNDEB MILL PRICES. PEESBNT PBICES-Bs lid, 7a 6d, 7s lid, 8s 6d, 8s ild, to fIJ, to ltf 10s 6d, 10s lid, 11s 6d USUAL PRIOES-10* 6d, lla 6d, 12s 6d, 13b Hi, lit dd, 159 6d, lip 0k 17s 6d, 18s 6d, 19« 6d AS it is impossible to replace any of these goods at the prise, intefidl&j| parohasers nhould impecfc as soon as Possible W. I. COIXER, Draper Clothier, Etc., "THE COBNEB." EEDUCTIONS. EEDUCTIONS. SHORT FIREWOOD, SHORT FIREWOOD. 25s per Cord, Delirered, KEEP YOUR HEARTHS WARM. W. H. COLLINS & CO. 'Royal Insurance Company. Grey Valley Coal Company, ACHENIS VOR < Springfield Pottery Company Corben and Go's Celebrated Enamelled Manteljeiepe McKen ie c Furniture Renovatar



TRESPASS NOTICE ANT person or persons trespassing on Riversdale Estate in pursuit of game, or otherwise,after this notice WILL BE PROSECUTED. 3 206 J. A. WILLIAMS. DOLLAR CIGARETTES-Fineat Amer ican Tobacco, —Hknbv Tlajjueb, Wboiesal agent BL Mr Jones, BOOKS, Stationery and Fancy Goods, a Large and Well Assorted Stock oa hand. { Leather goods, Electroplate, Glasa and Ohinaware. PIANOS. PIANOS. PIANOS. ORGANS. ORGANS. ORGANS, Bast makes and valnes in the Market to select from. Agent for Milner and Thompson. Easy Terms. STAR CYCLES. Humber Star Cycles, Roadsters and f Bacers, are the Best in the market. ' Built to your order, best workmanship and material guaranteed. Easy terms of payment. Agent for Adams, Curties and Co. H- M- JONES- t a *TIHERE are two qualities of Health -*- Tea, both UDSurpassed for strength, purity and lovely flavor. Prices, 2b 6d and 2s per Ib. Ask your grocer for Health Tea, and see that you get it. Wholesale at Zander's Encourage C* en time liocf^l Industry. (N order to keep our large staff of - tailors fullj employed during the winter, we are now offering EXTRA ORDINARY INDUCEMENTS to our Customers Compare our New Patterns in New Zealand Tweeds —Good, Heavy *nd Durable for winter wear MEN'S SUITS to MEASURE FROM £2 15a to £3 10i. TROUSERS to Measure from 15s to 21s | Men's Waterproof Tweed Uvercoacs ; made to measure. os3* Every Coat guaranteed thoroughly Waterproof Ladies' 14 Waterproof Mantles mado to Ateasura in the Latent styles BOOTS and SHOES in all best makes. ggzr Every pair warranted to wear well. New Winter Shirty hats, Ties, and Men's Underclothing, etc, Good and Cheap. —— ORAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, THE LE DING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, ft, S H B RTON



KEROSENE. i&?HY burn so-called cheap, bat in reality dangeroua, Oils, when "Boyil" Oil, the bast obtainable in the Market, can be procured from MILES k 00., Limited! A brilliant and safe light, 150* fir* test. POTATOES, Good Blue Derwuit Potatoes for table use, in any quantity. 6 31 MILES 4 CO., Limitko. IMPORTANT TO FARMERS, Dit Clarke's Carbolizbd •■ Wheat Protector ; HiS BEEN USED ( FIFTY YEARS WITH UNDEVIATING SUCCESS 11' has been amply proved by the Testimonials of thousands of. che FirstT Practical Agriculturist*! In England, a* well hs by dozens •■ of Farmers in the Aahhurton District, that this Preparation materially waists ! the Germination of the Seed, causing th* ! young Plant to come up much sooner, and j grow more vigorously, protects " it to , maturity from the ravages of the Eteca, ' Grub, and Wibeworm, adds firmness to | the Straw to support the Ear. Seed j dressed with this Preparation may remain < for any length of time without sustsinLsg I injury, and invariably i 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. | HENRY ZANDER, SOLS AGENT FOB ASHBURTON COUNTS'. 6tl* TO LET — Dwdling-h'.ufle of Five Rooms, well situated, Alknton, n.-t far from the Woollen Factory. Apply to T. BULLOOK.



THE PREMIER TEA OF THE WOULD. Richest Mid lorcllest fl»vonr. Mow economical than any other Un& Beoomnundcd by th« Medical Faculty. All. Injurious Ingredient* REMOVED. Promoted digestion—strengthen* the con stitution. It'g numerous competitor* •» lulling *wiy like magic A BLESSING TO MANKIND, L-—■ ~—■*—— " mMt» wwn Prices, Is 6d and 2e per lb Ask yoor Grocer for it. HENRY ZANDER Wholesale Agent).



WANjIED, Everybody to use Tifcau Soap, greatest marvel of the age. a. Zakder, Sole Agent. 11 CHEAP CASH SALE. HAVING just taken Stock, and finding it too larga in some lines, JEX. M. CABSOW will bold a CHEAP CASH SALE in Tancred street. i Now is your opportunity tc obtain Groceries, Crockery, Holloware, Brush wire, Stationery, etc., etc., AT THE LOWEST PRICES. Our reputation for selling tho Best Teas in Ashburton will be maintained. Every description of Produce taken inExchange. The Business will be under the Manage ment of MR A. CARSON, (formerly with Mr Robert Alcurn) and will be carried on as cA^sour a ro,, GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS, Tancred Street, 5 188