A. & P. Association.

A Committee meeting of the Ashburton A. and P. Association was held on Tuesday ia the Arcade Chambers. Present—Me era G. A. M. Buckley, President (ia the chair): T. N. Digby, B. Cookson, R. Clark, G. W. Leadley, M. Stitt, M. Frienlander, R. Millar, J. Stringfellow, Dennis KcKendry, Daniel McLendry, D. McCormick, J. C. N. Grigg, S. S. Chapman, M Bruce, Jas. Brown, 0. Reid, W. M Lyttleton, T. Mawsoni F. McCafferty, R. Friedlander and B. Thomas. SPECIAL PRIZES. Mr John Grigg wrote offering a prize of £5 5s for the most points in draught horses. Mr Dnncan Cameron offered a prize of £2 2a for the best dairy cow. The New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association renewed their donation of £8 3s, to be allotted as the Committee saw fit. Mr Reid proposed that it be given for the most points io cattle, £2 2s } and £1 Is for the most points in pigs, this was seconded by Mr Cookson and carried. '

The Christchurch Meat Company offered a prize of one ton of Islington turnip manure for the best pen of ten halfbred prime freeaera, and requested that space be re served for their exhibits.

Mr J. MoLachlan, M.H.R., offered a prize of £2 2s. Mr Brown proposed that it be added to hia own prize for an appliance lor ensilage. Mr M. Friedlander seconded this. Mr J. C. N. Grigg thought the prize for this unnecessary, as sand bags or weights on top of the stack answered much better than any mechanical appliance such as screwing down. Mr Bruce moved an amendment that the £2 29 be awarded for pigs (£1 1b for Berkshires and £1 Is for Yorkshires) Mr T. Taylor seconded this, and it was carried.

Mr Lyttelton understood his prize of £2 2a for the best crossbred aheap under eigh teen months old was not awarded last. year. He would supplement it with another £228, iind leave the Committee to allot the sum as they Hiked.

Mr R. Friedlander offered to supplement Mr Brown's prize for ensilage appliance with an additional £2 2s,

Mr 0. Reid also gave a, prize of £1 Is for batter.

Tha Canterbury Seed Company renewed their donation of £1 la, which it was decided to give for clover seed. Votes of thanks were prssed to all the donors. Mr Allan Cuthbertson wrote, asking the Committee to offer a prize for roagh coated sheep doga.—Received. NEW MEMBERS. The following new members were elected : —Messrs P. R. Harrieion, D. Fechney, John Dore, John Doyle, and William Smith (Springburn). MABSHAIX3. The same marshalls a3 last year were < appointed, except that Mr James McLeod was appointed for dogs, Mr T. M. Jones for implements, Mr John Hutterick, vice Mr Joseph Lloyd, for Ayrshires, and Mr Milton for blood stock. INBRED HALFBREDS. Mr Thomas moved, in accordance with notice—"That the motion relating to inbred halfforeds, carried at the last Com mittee meeting of the A. and P. Association, Asliburton, held on the 3rd mst. t and seconded by him, be rescinded, as being injurious to the best interests of the Association." Hia objection to the original motion was that the breeders were not yet prepared to exhibit sheep of five removes. Mr Stringfellow seconded the motion. A long discussion ensued, and Mr R Fiiedlaßder proposed an amendment that the class relating to inbred halfbreds be retained.

Mr Stitt seconded this, believing there were several flocks in the district and others out of it who could exhibit 1 hia and the idea that exhibitors should state the number of removes when entering appeared to be the general opinion ot the meeting.

Mr Reid thought it was the wrong time for such a motion to come on, as it was delaying the printing of the catalogue. On being pat the amendment was carried by 12 to 3; THE MORTALITY IN SHEEP. Mr Chapman proposed that the Associa tion should call a meeting of farmers and others interested to discuss the mortality ppcurrjng at times amongst-sheep, with a view to ascertaining the causes. Mr. Grigs? seconded the- proposal, which wan carried, and the meeting w-s.s fixed for next Tuesday, at 2 p.m., at Tinwald,

A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated, the meeting.

COMMERCIAL.

GRAIK AND PRODUCE

Sydney, September 18 Wheat, chick, 3s 3d ; milling, normal, 3a 6d; flour, roller brands, £8 10s. Oats, beat feeding, 2s 6d. Potatoes, moderate supply; prime sorts scarce; Circular Heads, £3; New Zealand £2 10s. Lnions, prime, £3 12s 6d to £3 15a. Butter, dairy made, Is to Is Id ; factory, Is 3d ; there is a plentiful supply of the imported article. Cheese, scarce, s|<l to 6d. Bacon, 4|d, Melbourne, September 18 Wheat, new, steady at 2s 9d. Oats, Algerian, la gd to Is 9d; good stout, Is 11». Potatoes, £1 ss. Onion®, £2 to £2 6s. Adklaide, September 18 Wheat, 2s 10a ;■ flour, roller brands, £7 sa.

London, September 17 Mr Bergyle refuses to believe that the prices realised for the cattle are a true test of the market. About three hundred sold %b afaout £17 per head. He expresses (t&jgiisj; at the low price, and complains jbitteHy of the qualltybf the fodder supplied. |_alf of it be saya was rotten, and he is satisfied that cattle can be carried success fully if good fo6d is provided. He also complains that the New South Wales government gave no facility for the ship jKieat of the beasta r consequently many were Injured. "He' threatensT to abandon the Australian trade and embark in the American. Another horse has died; the rest are giving " '■*■- S?dsey, iSeptsmber 17 f $ie active demand at the sales pontinaes. A large catalogue was offered to-day and all cleared? Yesterday's advance was fully maintained with a hardening tendency.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

THE t»YO lies CASB

London, September 17 Major Lothaire, after hanging Stokes, the Congo trader, ordered one hundred of his followers to be shot.

YACHTING

New York, September 17 Mr Xselin, manager of the syndicate owning the yacht Defender, denies the rumour that she has been sold.

A Steamer on fire.

SBVJEW JLAB»IES BIIRHJKD TO BBATH,

[ Londcn, September 16 The steamer lona, from Leith to London, caught fire and burned for two hours. The passengers were asleep at the time, and when they ! were aroused a panic ensued. Many were injured in a rush for the boats, Seven ladies perished, including a stewardess who was trying to rescue others. The lire began in the ladies' cabin. Forty-eight men were rescued. Jonas, the steward, states that the reason the unfortunate women were burned was that egress from the cabin was closed, and they were unable to force their way through the flames.

Australian Politics.

VICTORIA

Melbourne, September 17 In the Assembly the Speaker made a lengthy statement in reference to the recent scene. He explained that he had not heard the call for a divi sion. This was borne out by the [ clerka and Hansard. Much, he said, had been printed about the matter that should not have been. He had no political opinion and no bias. It was nothing to him which way the House voted. The Premier moved that the explanation was satisfactory to the House. Sir J. Patterson objected, but the Opposition accepted the explanation.

The Drought Broken.

Sydney. September 17 No rain has fallen since midday, but further good falls are apparently im pending in the western and central districts. Sydney, September 18. The rainfall out west is small, but there are indications of further rain producing disturbances. Bbisbaub, September 18 Heavy rains have fallen over a large area, and there are indications that the drought has broken. Water was badly needed in Brisbane and suburbs, and in many instances the residents had to purchase water.- Mr Wragge announces that another monsoonal disturbance is approaching from the Java sea. Before it operates, however, he expects that a short spell of dry weather will follow the present rains.

VICTORIAN RAILWAYS

Melbourne, September 17 The railway passenger traffic was £450,000 less last year than in the year 1891, while the total revenue was a little over .£200,000 more than ten years ago, when there were 1470 miles less to operate. The Commissioners point out that the deficit is equal to about 15 per cent. The present revenue and a very alight increase in traffic could supply this, without the necessity for any increase in expenditure. Melbourne, September 18 The Railway Enquiry Board recom mend the abolition of the railway system as a department of State, and its entire separation from the general public service. The Board suggests the creation of a board entitled the Victorian "Railway Trustees, in whom shou d be vested supreme control of the railways. The "Board to consist of five members, including one Minister of i the Grown, and the remaining four to be men of acknowledged independence, probity, and business capacity, and I entirely unassociated with active politics. They are to be appointed for three years, after which one to retire annually. A ll surplus revemie to be j,aid into the Treasury, and all ex penditure, other than ordinary working expenses, to be voted by Parliament before incurred, The Board suggests the decentralisation of the ißanage ment by compelling district superin tendents and engineers to reside in their respective districts.

At Wellington on 'Juesday John Me Davitt was arraated on information con tamed in a telegram from Stratford. The accused, was charged with having fabri cated evidence at Saatford with the intention of misleading the Bankruptcy Court sitting at Hawen-a. MpDavitt was a solicitor, and acted' in the Bankruptcy Court for fche three men, Farrell, O'R&illy and Cowan, who were on Saturday con victed of conspiring to defraud their creditors, and were sentenced to three years' imprisonment. MeDavitt was re manded till Wednesday morning.

THE GENUINE NEW WOMAN.

The latest enlistment under the 'New Woman's' banner is Mrs Gamble, of Howard Queensland. She lucidly compares the new with the old, and what it really means, and it throws a new light on the subject. If this is what is meant by the ' New Woman' no husband can object, for not only is her happi ness enhanced, but his cnifort; for what is more conducive to home comfort than a cheerful, energetic, contented, healthy wife ? She writes : " Having been a martyr to ifldigestion for several years, from which I was mercifully cured by the use of Warner's Safe Cure, I desire to publicly make known the facts, so that others may be induced to use it, and thus take a short cut to health, My greatest suffering was after taking iood, and the pain was so intense as to cause a [ reluctance to eat, and as a natural result I became weak and excessively nervous, and was unable to attend to my household work. I tried every known means, without obtain ing the ease I ao longed for, until Warner's Safe Cure was brought under my notice. I do not remember how many bottles I took, but I know that the effect was wonderful from the very commencement, and that in a few months I was quite cured. My hus band has al^o proved the Saf Cure to be all that it is represented in removing an affec tion of the kidneys.'

fHi ASHBTJKKW OtJAKDIASf WIDNISBAI, BEPTEMBIB 18, 1801



A severe rheumatic pain in the kit shoulder had troubled Mr J. H. Loper, a well known druggist of Dcs Moines, lowa, for over six months. At times the pain was ao severe that he could nofc lift anything. #ith all he could do he could not get rid of ii itafcil he applied Chamberlain's Pain Balm • I only made three applications of it,' he says, • and have since been free from all pain. 9 He now recommends it to persons similarly afflicted. Ifc ia for sale by the Ashburton Drug Company;



AYER?S Hair Vigor ■831 \^ KJ JLaJ «k«r JtX* INm PBOMOTES Jjk Abundant Growth H J»'J»*«'»**4*, it cures itching hu- Ijfcj ,J^ A jjsS niors, and keeps the that six years ago I lost nearly half of my hair and what was left turned gray. After using Ayer's Hair Vigor several mouths, Jny hair Degan to grow again, and with the natural color restored." Ayer's Hair Vigor 1 PREPARED BY DR.J.G,AVER & COmUWELL,MASS.,U .B. A. ff Beware of cheap-imitations. Tiie name Wt is prominenf on the wramw, and «



tAISKPKK. & Soms Elncsiljpti JExtract .„,,..._-,„, ---* 'fflere aiP imfiationH 'Isf ififcalFptie Bxtc^ot in the IHifefc ndw/'jibducts of shAple" diatilfation forming t<a&k rwinous ioils. In order that tuese crude oils may not be takep, Och Pubs Volatile Eucalypti Extract, wbic'i is recoarnised by the medical division of ibe Prussian Governmens to be of per fectly pure origin, as tfaeir information forwarded to tw through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2,1878 we state : - t% proved by tests by the Mefiioal Clinics of ttafe Universities at Bonn and Grltfswal', Prussia, and teported by Dr SohulE,: Professor of Parmaoology, at Bon, Mid Professor Dr Mosler, Director of the Medicsa Clinic at Oroifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of a'-ida.resinoss «ad other substanceß, adherect to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities i«-oper to the plant recording to these authorities, and according to Pro tossor Vt Lister of Bagland, and to Dra Bauer BeJjittre, Wooil, Hagard, etp,, of Aipsrica, is the only dSctract'oorrespbtiainK to scientific tataa, and the pnly <jta Wflica possesses the proper Aerapeutio valne. Sajtdpp & Son's Eucalypti Extbact All other cruda oils are to be classed among the turpentines, Which ln>vei when used as medicine, no ffieiapeiiitc pfec"t *nd arp abandoned as an interna toeaicsajent. tteise so caifed Eupalypti Extracts srh'iclimay have received detection' at Exhibitions as BojaiWctel articles are used for mechanical pur poseßareoMlydiscepiibJe:— By tbpir deficiency In pnngent odour (which our Vciuct, th<j on!y genuine Eucalypti Extracts de- Vatonn WPB* fveely ttoiigb its sprplns of oxygen) By ttoir alcoholic thfa and mobile appearance, being reenped » epepifis density tliirongh the presence of aeklo By their taste, the result of th contracting ten deacy of reMns and tennatss. It these crude oils, so called eucalypti extracts are applied by mistake in cases o croup, bronchitis, dsph tjierja, internal infamaiations, dysentery, wounds, th consequencas a»B appaiiiug For safety always ask to BAHDER AMD BOH B EOCAtiYI'TI EXTRACT and ge the old, wal'-tes-ed and reliable preparation.—Sand burst, Victor «, A uEtTalift. SA^DI3S AND SOK'S



STUD NOTION TO Stand at Ashburton. and travel the Methven, Alfcrd Forest and surrounding distrcts, THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE Marlboroitgh. BY ST. GEORGE — FAREWELL, Full brother to Au Revoir. MARL BOROUGH was a my good performer. During his racing career he started in 51 races, 19 of which he won, 11 seconds, and 9 thirds, showing excep tional brilliancy and gameness. For further particulars appy to j. McDonnell, 9 132 Ashburton. public Notices. PRELIMINARYnNOTIOE. ~ ASHBURTON HOSPITAL PIANO FORTE FUJSD. THE LADIES' LIKDERKRANZ will give a GRAND CONCERT in aid of the above Fond on MONDaST, October 7, 1895, afc St Stephen's Schoolroom. Further particulars in future advertise ment. MRS BOWMAN FOX, 9 89 Conductress. . Bmm. ' I AM a Cash Buyer of Dry Bones, in any quantity, delivered at the Mill, Wakanui Road. 9 47 F. FERBIMAN. SiT. STEPHEN'S CHURCH. MEETINGS. WEDNE3DAY-Confirmation Class for Men, and Brotherhood of Sfc Andrew in Schoolroom at 7.30 THURSDAY—G.F.S. at 7 p.m. Con firmation Class for Women in the Church at 7.30 FRIDaY — Evensong at 7.30. Choir practice at 8 p.m. SERVICES-SUNDAY, SEPT. 22, by Rev T. A. Hamilton Mount Somers—ll a.m., Holy Communion Staveley Hall—3 p.m., Boly Communion Alford—7 p.m., Evensong Services by Rev H. Purohas In St Stephen's Church, 11 am. and 6,30 p.m. "Seafield at 3 p.m. 9 128 _______ AGRICULTURAL & PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. HpHE ANNUAL HORSE PARADE X Wiil be held in MONA SQUARE, ASHBURTON, (By kind permission) ON SATURDAY, SEPT. 21, At 12 o'clock noon. Entry fee, 5s each horse, will be re ceived up to 6 p.m., on THURSDAY, the 19th. All Horses must bo on the ground by 11.30 a.m. sharp. W. SIMPSON, 9 84 Secretary. TO HIS WORSHIP THE MAJOR. WE the undersigned Burgesses re quest yon will proclaim THURS DAY, Heptember 19, A WHOLE HOLIDAY, to allow the assistants to take advantage of the excursion train to visit the Exhibition. John Orr and Co. J. W. Hardley W. H. Collier, per G. J. Neill ( y. Hefford Shearman Bros. Ashburton Drapery James Heseltine Company Craighead and W, Sparrow Berryman W. Williamson Barrett Bros., per H. C. Severs 8.0.8. L, F. Andrewes &Cg J. Moison Henry Zander Reid and Gray, per G. Jesson J.T. K. J. Henry H. M. Jones Alfred Harrison J. Nicholas per Fletcher Bros. Anderson & Co Carson & Co., per J. Marsden A. C. Mitchell and Turner J, Mellor D. Williamson Robert McCallum S. Lawrie and Co. Q. L Beath and Co., F. Ferrlman per A. Williamson O. Digby T H, Undrill & Co. Friedlander Bros., W. Plckford Ltd., per H.F. James Patterson David Thomas Andrew Orr B. W. Hanmer E. Brodribb (Blue Tucker and Bean House)' James Elliott Hallenstein Bros $ W. H. Collins,* Co, Co, "-I T-O.John Orr, W. H. Collier, William 1 Sparrow and the other Burgesses signing the above requisition, and in re sponse thereto, 1 request th,e B^urgea&es j bo e'ose their respeptrVe places of business I on THURSDAY for the WHOLE DAY, | instead of half-day. JOSEPH SEALY, ] 3 139 Mayor. BONE "DUST, OF the highest analysis, for Sale by the undersigned. This Bone Dust is ground from Green Bones (not steamed or calcined), hence the greatest percentage of plant food Is re^aine^. mailing this the, tdost durable of Manures, the benefit of which is seen up to the fifth or si^th crop, 8 18 P. FERRIMAN. TO POULTRY BREEDERS _$D OTHERS, T HAVE specially prepared BONE 1 DUST for Poultry in half-hundred weight sacks. 19 F FERRIMAN. T OOK HERE TIM ; Just read this ! I ..-* Here's a horse shot in the neck in that great battle Prestonpa'ns in If 15, and tlie poor brute carried the bullet in Ms neck until he died in I^sß-just 43 years. I never in all my born days saw anything like it at all ; except my ould mare, KINGSTON shod her. Och ! its a great while ago, an 1 sure enough I'm afraid them shoes and the ould mare I'll nevei part. I'm certain she'll never wear their out. What'll I do at all? " Take her baci to KINGSTON," said Tim, " he'll cul her feet down and put the sams shoes oi again, and then mvpbe the'U wea? then out. You ought to pay "him illiga^tly instead of only paying him FIVI SHILLINGS for shoeing your horse. 1 4 Shure enough an' I will, an' I'll ehou for him too.' 'But he's a ta-to-tler, ♦ Then shure enough that's all the mor reason why I'll shoub for hjjn,'



As A Safe, and Permanent Warranted Cure for Pimpies, Scrofula, Scurvy, Bad Legs, Skin and Blood Diseases, Pimplea and Sores of all kinds, we can with confidence recommend Clark's World famed Blood Mix ture. It is certainly the finest Blood Purifies that science and medical skill have brought to light. Thousands of testimonials. Sold everywhere, at 2s 9d per bottle B«ware of worthless imitations and substitutes. (3) Onk Box or Clarke's B 41 Pills is warran ted to cure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, in either sex (acquired or consti tutional), Gravel and Pains in the Back. Guarranteed free from Mercury. Sold in Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors thronghout the World. Proprietors : The Likoolk and Midland Counties Bbtjg CoMPAnY, Lincoln, England ' Pure Blood is the Secret of Health Gordon's Bzood Pills cleanse the system of all impure blood, cure kidigestion,con stipation, liver complaint, pains in back and sides, biliousness, sick headache; remove pimples, scrofula, scprwv. etc. Large boxes ss, two boxes, 10s, post free. 3 W Clayton, B or 234 Dunedln Chamberlain's Cough Remedy gives the best satisfaction of any cough medicine I handle, and as a seller leads all other pre parations in this market. I recommend it because it is the best medicine I ever handled for coughs, colds, and croup. A. W, Baldridge, Millersville, 111. For sale by Ashburton Drug Company.



Tenders. ~^WINDBEMERE~CHDROIL mENDERS are invited for Painting the X. exterior of the woodwork of the abova Church. Specifications my be seen afr my office, Arcade Chambers, during office hours Terders to be in my hands not later than 10 30 am. on SATURDAY, 21bt inst. J. WARD, Secretary Longbeach Parochial District. 9 151 TENDERS FOR PLOUGHING. WANTED TENDERS for PLOUGH IN G about 400 Acres Turnip Land at Sir John Hall's, Hororata, For particulars apply to THE MANAGER, 9|136 Hororata. Government JNotio=f. KEW ZffIALIND RAILWAYS. •'|" HE Rabaii Bridge will ba Blocked to a Road Traffic between the hours c£ 8 pm. and 8 a.m. Each Nighb, from WEDNESDAY 18 li inst., until further notice. BY ORDER. Railway Engineer's Office, Chrislchurch, Sept. 16, 1395. 9 146 Mr"T. Bullock! " JIEQUIitKD for a Client—2o to 50 aSh acres with a Four or Five-roomed House, Stables, etc. Reply, stating price, Etc, T. BULLOCK. 9 150 Ashburton. TaT URDA:YrSEPTEMBBR~2ir Quarter-acre Section, together with Dwel ling House, which has a bay window and verandah, situated at the corner of Peter Street and Town Belt East MR THOMAS BULLOCK has received instructions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above datp, On account and by order of the Mortgagees,— T.S. 741, containing j acre, at the corner of Peter Street and Town Belt East, on which is erected a Dwelling House of four rooms and Scullery, bay window and verandah The property is fairly well situated, and the land good for garden purposes. Easy terms of payment if desired Sale at 12 noon T. BULLOCK, 9 109 ' Auctioneer. g»«!««»»?^»;»r' 1 """""""! """"S PUBLIC NOTICES AsSipSTqN~LAWN~" TENNIS ■ " QLUB, THE Annual General Meeting of the above Club will be held on THURSDAY, September 19, ab the Arcade Chambers at 8 p.m. EDWARD F. BLACK, 9 163 Hon. Secretary ~T i~jft j- aIl OF THE NEW A»D £X IMPROVED MASSEY-HARRIS CULTIVATOR, GRAIN DISTRI BUTOR, & TURNIP SO WEB, WILL BE HELD TO-MOREOW, (THURSDAY, September lv), At John Urige's, Esq., Longbeach, Between 11 and 2 o'clock, NEAR ROAD BOARD OFFICE. FBIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd., 9152 Agents "Tor sale, TF LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS, Either for Cash or on Deferred Payment THE MOUNT HUTT ESTATE, Apply to MR C. MURRAY.AYNSLEY, On the property, Or to MESSRS HARMAN & STEVENS, 9 148 Christchurch. ""qeraldine racing club. ACCEPTANCES for First Day's Races CLOSE on THURSDAY, September 19. ( Acceptance Fee for Orari and Electric Trota Kediwd to ?• U, 0 W



( Mr T. Bullßftki j WlNSLOW—Sections 66, 93, 99 • Offers are invited fur these, _ } T. BULLOCK j TINWALD. FOR SALE at a low price and on easy terras, Cottage and Section fronting Graham's Road, Tinwald. T. BULLOCK.^ " HINpS^Fo7~S^I7 T.S. 48, Hinds TOWnShiP _T L^OTJiOOKL _ FOR SALE.—An Improved Farm of 400 Acres odd, Wakanui Plains ; mostly in grass and well watered. 200 Acres on the Mitoham Road, all In grass, 250 Acres, noc far from the Racecourse, fronting Mitcham Road, T. BULLOCK. f"IX> LET, at a low rental, Shop and X Dwelling in Triangle, brick build ings* T. BULLOCK rpo LET, afc a low rental, Dwelling in _L Moore street. T. BULLOCK. TO WIST Section 797, Cos Street, capital building site. Offers are invited for this at once, as the owner has made op hia mind to sell at a sacrifice, T. BULLOCK. Friedlander Bros., Limited. FBIEDLANBER BROS., LKMITEO. Capital—£2s,ooo, of which £10,000 have been paid up. Mr Hugo Friedlander, Managing Director. Mr Rudolph Friedlander, Auctioneer. Mr Moritz Friedlander, Secretary. Bankers: The Bank of Australasia. The Company has been registered for the purpose of acquiring and carrying on the Business of the firm of FRIEDLANDER & CO., formerly FRIEDLANDER BROTHERS, well and favourably known throughout the Colony for the last twenty-two years, during which period an extensive trade in Grain, Wool, Frozen Mutton, Skins, Tallow, Dairy Produce, Clover Seeds, Cocksfoot, Agricultural Implements, and General Merchandise has been built up by them. The Company is under the direct management of Ma Hugo Fried lander, who has had twenty-two years' experience in the colony, and confidently expects to receive a con tinuance of that liberal support so deservedly bestowed on its predecessor, The Stock and Auctioneer's Depart ment has been placed under the personal supervision of Mr Rudolph Friedlander, which is sufficient guarantee that all business in this branch will be well looked after, The Company is prepared to make LIBERAL GASH ADVANCES, free of Commission, upon Wool, Grain, Frozen Mutton, Tallow, Skins, and other produce placed in its hands for Sale in the Colonies or any other market, having special facilities for shipping and realisation of suoh con signments. Prompt returns combined with lowest charges. All kinds of Grain and Produce bought and sold, Loans negotiated. Weekly Sales of live and dead stock at the Ashburton and Tinwald Sale yards, Monthly Sales at Rakaia and Hinds, periodical Wool Sales through out the season, Fortnightly Sales of Skins, Hides, and Fat, Clearing Scales arranged to suit the gonvenjpnce of Clients. 'The Massey-Harris Co. The Commercial Union Assurance Company, A(jrjLJSIbJOR/The Mutual Life Asso ciation of Australasia The New Zealand Ship , ping Company Friedlander Bros., Umited, FOE SAI4E, POTATOES— Prime Seed and Table A Quality. Derwents, Bath Kidneys, and Lapstones. Seed Potatoes are new to the district, and should give excellent results. 9 49 F. FERRIMAN. HTTP'S HYDROPATHIC SANATORIUM. ASHBURTQNj, CAN RHEUMATISM BE CURED ? r pHIS is a universal complaint. By _L_ some it is considered to rest merely in the blood. Others think the cause of Pain, Inflammation, and Swelling is owing to the sheaths of the Muscles a.nd Nerves wanting th.c required serum derived from the blood, which is necessary to lubricate the sheaths of the musoles and nerves. Rheumatism will never be cired while the tongue is red ot furred, showing chronic inflammatory action in the mucous membrane lining of the stomach, liver, and bowels. OUR REMEDY for this Complaint consists of Fomenting, Steaming, Sweat ing, Rubbing, Blistering and Bandaging in its different forms, and we N&Y-EB FAIL TO CURE. Avp.l4 ftW Stimulants, Ale, Porter, Spirits, Medicine or Tobacco, Kltl?i animal food. These precautions and treatment would save thousands from a painful existence, W- H-~RULE, PROpRIETpiI, M^TLOOsThO^SE.



I Public Notices. Clovers* Clovers. CLOVERS. J[ HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply OS 1 WHITE CLOVER, TREFOIL, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, Also, a Large Variety of— COLONIAL-GROWN CLOVERS, RYE j GRASS SEED, COCKSFOOT, Eto, Etc. Samples and Quotations of Clovers, Rye grasa [and Cocksfoot on application. A Complete Stock of GROCERIES, TEAS, AND PROVISIONS Always on hand and SOLD FOE CASH At Christchuroh Prices , IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, PLOUGH SHARES, RAW AND BOILED OILS, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE, In all Branches. WINEjS AND SPIRITS Of Every Diaoription. I have Always for Sale— CRUSHED OATS, OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, (in Large or Small quantities) OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT. Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT AND . DIRECT IMPORTER. AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society J T Ford and Co TO FISHERMEN TTTTE are now showing our New Season's Stock o! FISHING TACKLE from the celebrated makers^ Messes Joseph Warner and Sons and W. Barleet and Sons, Redditch, England, which will be a sufficient guarantee of quality. Ply and Minnow Rods in Greenheart Hickory, Bamboo and Ash, Whitebait Phantoms, Devons, Archer Spinners, Trans parent Minnows, Etc. Plaited and Waven Waterproof Silk Lines, Waders (all Sizes), Gaffs, Gaff Hooks, Landing Nets and Rings, Casting Lines, Bait Boxes, Flies, Salmon Gut, Fly Books, Gut and Wire Traces* Extra TopSj Qheck and Bain Reels in Brass, Vulcanite and | Xylone, Etc,, Etc. John Orr & Co, PSHING LICENSES; MAY N€*W 09 08-TAIiTO iwm V&



f ■ ! SPRING. SPRING. " The Corner." ■iMMVMMWK^Q^ IIII"11T"IJ I'll Beg to Announce that they are Oponing Up New Spring Goods in all Departments. | rpHESE GOODS have been selected with great care m London and Man -1 cheater, personally by MX W. H. COLLIER, whose previous experience ] of the Home market and knowledge of Ashburton wants and requirements enabled him to buy the Goods on the very best terms The Display at « THE CORNER " will be found the Largest and Fintrt in Ashburton for Taste, Variety and Durablity. Everything is new, the | very cream of fashion at Horns for Dress Goods, Fancy Silks, Millinery, Gloves, Ties, Hosiery, Prints, Ribbons, Ourfeains, Art Muslins, Fancy j Drapery, Oaliooes, Men's and Boys' Clothing, Shirts, Rita, Ties, Boots, You are Invited to Inspect all the Newest Novelties we have just opened up. W. H. COLLIEK, THE "C OUSTER." NEW SHOW ROOM. EIOE SPECIAL DISPLAY OP Linoleums, Oilcloths, Carpets NO W OPEN LUBLOWS BUILDINGS, TANOBED STREET. MITCHELL & TIMER,' TANORED STEJK3ET. TAILORING. PRICES BEDUCED TO MEET THE TIMES. IVTEW SUMMER GOODS, comprising a CHOICE SELECTION of the 1* Finest Qualities and Patterns obtainable. KF* We Guarantee Fit. Style, and Quality of Material equal to the best we have hitherto produced. And oar prices are BEDUCKD 15s to 20j PER BUYS lees than formerly. Men's all wool Tweed or Serge Suits to measure from 47s 6d Men a all wool Tweed or Serge Trousers to measure from 14s 6d Eccourage Local Industry, Genuine Tailoring. Every Garment made on tfc H Premises. Guaranteed to maintain our reputation as THE LEADING TATLORS AND OUTFITTERS. CBAIGHE ADITb ERE VI AN N.B—-Order early to avoid the rush before the shows, etc, 8 143 £50 Eeward. FIFTY POUNDS SAVED, FIFTY POUNDS REWARD. IT can be saved by every good housekeeper if you Boy your Boots and Shoes AT MELLORVS ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, the Cheapest and Most Reliable Boot Store in Ashburton, 2000 pound stock to pick from and every pair at Bed Rock prices, NOTE - Men's Good Bluchers 4s lid Men's Strong Shooters da lid Maids' Best Kid Shoes 5s 6d Ladies' Best Canvas Shoes 4s 9d Ladies' Pretty Tan Straps 6a 6d t/adies* Neafc Walking Shoes 6s 6d 240 pairs of English samples at Cost Price. It will pay you to call and see for yourself. No one asked to buy. The Goods and Prices speak for themselves. — KOTE ADDRESS — J. MEL L 08, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TAN OR ED STREET, ASHBURTON. LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND | FOR SALE. SPECIALITB SPECTACLES. j —— f|l HE Undersigned is instructed to Sell Sole agent for Ashburton District, J a Six roomed HOUSE, with j-ACRE So A L E X, Ground in a good locality. Sole reason , O for selling is that owner is removing to t wvsr i?t t wt? the suburbs. This property is well worth J&WJiLLEIi, inspection, being a bargain, either for EAST STREET, ASHBURION. residential purposes or as an investment T AZARUS Patented System ensures 948 . F. FERRIMAN JLj comfort and correct sight. Don't I iStaC eyes by ÜBing badlF "5? TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. "" FOR SALE. ■ *■■-■ --, t —— I AM Keeping Stocks of Jameson A and Anderson's Indian and Ceylon Teas, which for so many years have 9SO F. FERRIMAN. secured s«ch an extensive sale, and — ~ ~J which have a deservedly high reputa tion. TO COTTAGE & MARKET 8 20 F. FERRIMAN. GARDEKEEJS. __ „,.,..„„ T HAVE in Stock—Ferguason and • X Mitcheiri Brown Paper and Papet I HAVE FOR SALE, by the Bag Bags of various sizes. or per ton, BONE DUST and ; GUANO. F f FERRIMAN, F. FERBlfll AW, Agent for the North Bcit&h.lhsonmce Gpmpany, and tfef. Uaiaa Steam jß n ASHBURTON. ship Compwy, LU§^ 821 i