An Extraordinary Scene

A singular revolt against ecclesiasti-j cal authority in the homan Catholic 1 parish of Killannin, in tho County Galway—a revolt which has been in existe.ee tor the last three years—has now assumed a formidable aspect. Some three or four years ago Dr \ Mac Evilly, Archbishop of Tuaxu, trans-' ferred the pariah from the diocese of Tuam, with which it had been con nected for centuries, to that of Galway. The parishioners indignantly protested against a change, and the parish priest, the Rev. Father Coyne, strenuously opposed it by every possible means, and finally went to Rome to present an appeal to the Pope on the subject, his parishioners undertaking to defray the expenses of his journey. He com plains that, by the influence of ecclesius tics surrounding His Holiness, his appeal was intercepted and never brought before the proper tribunal, and tbat a decree had been obtained against him by misrepresentation and suppression of the facts. After waiting in Rome for over twelve months in the hope of having his case heard, he returned to Galway and was the objectof a great popular demonstration. In tbe meantime Dr MacCoraiack, Bishop of Galway, took over the parish and appointed another priest, the Rev. Father Oonroy, to administer it. The parishioners built up th© chapel doors •with masonry and secured the windows, and before mass could be celebrated in it the build ng had to be broken open, amidst a scene of great excite ment, by a party armed with crowbars and pickaxes, protected by the police with fixed bayonets and loaded rifles. Some of the parishioners repudtated the right of Bishop MacOormick's nominpe, and an angry controversy, in which violent language was used on both sides, has raged ever bince. The novel spectacle of two rival priests in the same parish is now presented. The parishioners are about equally divided, and one portion of them attends the ministrations of tbe Rev Father Coyne, who celebrates mass^ in his bouse and performs the rites of marriage and baptisms, while the other party attends the chapel. In order to vindicate his authority and put an end to opposition, Father Conroy announced a public meeting on Septem ber 1, which was a failure. Another was organise i for Sunday, Semtember 8, aud the country was covered with placards calling on the people to to assemble' in their thou sands to denounce 'the Killannin Jumpers, Heretics, and Schismatics." A large crowd, headed by the Rev. Father Conroy, assembled, and it was proposed to hold the meeting opposite the Rev. Bather Coyne's house, but that rev. gentleman, surrounded by about 400 people, looked so menacing that it was thought expedient to hold it in front of Father Oonroy's bouse. Father Conroy presided, and motions were proposed calling upon the faith ful to have no dealings with 'these pompous heretics and schismatics/ and recommending that neither the young men nor the women of the faith should marry or speak to them. Father Coynessupporters havingcome up when this resolution was passed are reported to have received it with roars of laughter, and the proceedings ended amid the-bouts and yells of the rival parties.—' Times ' Dublin correspon dent.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1896.

Printed and Published by the Ashburton Publishing Company, Limited, at their Steam Printing Office, Burnett Street), _AfiH liti T* tow Tuesday! deqsmbes n t im



Stud Notices. j HPHE THOROUGHBRED STALLION I FRIVOLITY, (Cadggan—Nonsense, Albany—No Name Will Travel in the WAKANUI AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS j THIS SEASON. For further particulars see Cards or apply to D. COCHRANE, June., 9 117 Proprietor Wakanui \Blachwood Abdallah.



I\HIS well known sire will travel the - Ashburton District during the coming season. His progeny bold the most records on the New Zealand Trotting Tracks, TERMS—Four Guineas, sewson. Groomage, ss.



Black Cave A BEAUTIFUL BAY, rising four years, by Blackwood Abdallah, imp., out of Miss Cave-g.d. Wait-a-Wlule. Both dams ate winners of several fast races. This cok stands 16 hands, is powerfully built, splendid temper, and Is a grand mover. He will travel the Ashbur ton District. TERMS—Three Guineas, season. Groomage, ss.



Abdallah Shales WILL stand at the Owner's Farm, Lyndhurst, and travel the Methven District. He is a dark brown colt, rising four years, by Blackwood Abdallah, imp., out of Twentyman—by the imported horse Shales. He stands 16 hands, has a perfect temper, and is a very fast mover. TERMS—Three guineas, season. Groomage, ss. Full particulars, and ood paddocking, can be had on application to MAX FRIEDLANDER, or 10 23 The Grooms In Charge.



THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION GORTON WILL TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE ASHBURTON COUNTY, and Stand at his Owner's Farm. GORTON, by Thunderbolt—Ljra, is a chestnut, stands nearly 17 hands high, and his Pedigree shows him to be descended both on dam and sire's sides, from the most successful racing stock in England. Thunderbolt was probably the most brilliant horse in England of his day, having beaten Buccaneer {who is credited with the fastest mile on record—l.3B), the only time they met; he is also the sire of some of the greatest racehorses in England. The pedigree of Lyra speaks for itself, being by Thormanby (aire of Albany), one of England's most fashionable sires, out of a Touchstone mare.



Gorton is the aire of such well-known per formers as B izzard, St Malo, Pique, Con jurer, Emmason, Langley, Enfield, Mistral, Rothamstead, Warrington, Kirington, Rancor, and Euroo ydon which ran second in the autumn Challenge Stakes and won the New Zealand Cup, Derby, and Canter bury Cup. For further particulars apply to SAMUEL BROWN, Proprietor, Melrose Farm, Wakanui, Ashburton,



TIO TRAVEL the Hinds, Rangitata, May field and nd joining districts, THE ENTIRE HORSE r_7TJT Tl JLi %J AJ \J BT CAMEL—RUTH Terms for Season £2 10g, payable January 1, 1896. Bor particulars, apply to 10 18 R. BURNETT, in charge.



m A*-»KES ii »«m- . ucrtlypll Extra* t There at-imitations of Eucalypti '• Extract in the market now, pronuetß of simile dis-tiliation forming rude resinous oil?. In order tbat these erode oilr nmv not. betaken.Oun Puhk Volatii.k Edcai/zpti EXTRACT, which i.« reco.iiiMid by the medical division of ihe Prviwmn (ioverument to be of pr-r ---frrtiv pure Jritfin, i'-s their inforrimli.ni forward**! to a? tiirouf.--.tho Conml M Melbourne, March '_, IB,H * Improved by t^ts by the Medical Clinics of th* Univw«t.ii-V it Hour. ..!>'! , Prussia, aii-j "ported by in HeLniz, Proie^oi of PnmrtooloKy, at Bon, i..ifi ' Frofesor !)r Mosler, JJir-.-ctuv of th, Medical Clinic at Orcifs'AiiH, that only product-, that rtrc saturated with oxyven and fn -;d of a.-uIH, resinou and other Riibs'a>:reF, adherert to primary distillation, u-'!l develope the sanative unities p.opcr to tho plant according to ihc-:-« authorities, and according to Pro le»sor Ijv .Lifter of Kntdand. and to Dre x»aucr Mclnnre, Wood, Hazard, tU:., of America, is the only »xtrnc+ corrooponffinvr to scientific tew.-', mid the Pnly or which rouses*cr tbs proper therapeutic val-ie. Sanukb & Bon's Ktjcal.pti Extract AH other crude oils are to bo classed among the turpentines, which hpve.when used as medici_e.no therapeutic effect and are abandoned a? an interna < mediwaient. Tuese so called Lucalypti Extract? which ma? have received d.tinctior, at Exbibit.ons as o__nerci'n! articles" are used for mechanical pur o*_ are only discernible; — __._ , By their deficiency in pungent odour (which our > 'wduct, the only genuine fcucalypti Extracts de velope" most freely through its surplus of oxygen) By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance, beiiiK teence- in speciiic density through the prcßenc-e of acids By their taste, the result of th contracting tan dencv of reslos and tennatea. if these crude oils, so called eucalypti extracts are applied by tnista_e in cages o croup, bronchitis, diph theria, internal infommations, dysentery, wounds, th oo-ae.aenaes sre appalling For safety always aak fo PASDBB AND HON. KCCALTITI EXTRACT and _c the old, well-tes'ed and reliable preparation.-Sand liurrt. Victoria, Australia. SANT>KB AND SONS'



SEASON 1895. TO STAND this Season and Travel the LAURISTON and neighboring District p. The PUREBRED CLYDESDALE HORSE PKOTK€TIOE PROTECTION is a dark brown, standing j sixteen hands two inches on good legs, with immense bone and plenty of hair. He is compactly built, has splendid sound feet, and is a magnificent move.. He is perfectly quiet and good tempered, and is broken to all kinds of work. He has proved himself a sure foal-getter PEDIGREE PROTECTION was bred by Mr James Henderson, Aparima Estate, Southland, and is by Mr Russell's unrivalled Extinguisher. Extinguisher's dam is Maggie McCormack, by Sir William Wallace, dam Miss McCormack. Miss McCormack by Lincoln shire Hero, grand-dam by Black Champion (imported). Miss iVJcCormack was imported by the late David Nesbit, from McCormack Bros., Tasmania



CIARKES WOKLD-FAMED B_OOD MIXTURE ia a guaranteed cure for all Blood and Skin dsease?. It is the most searching blood cleanser ever discovered, and it will free the syptem from all impurities from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, eczema, bad 'egs, sores and pimples of all kinds its ef>c,s are marvellous. Thousands of testi monials Sold everywhere at 2s 9d per bottles. Beware of worthle«n imitations and substitutes (1



PROTECTION'S dam, Maggie, bred by c Mr Henderson, Southland, is by Mr i McKeliar's Prince Royal, Christchurch I grand-dam, Old Magpie, by Old Pr'nce of c Wales (imported). Prince Royal is by r Mcintosh's Prince Charlie (imported from , Scotland to Victoria), It will be seen by s the foregoing pedigree that PROTECTION I has descended Irom the best and most fashionable blood in Scotland and the Colonies TERMS—On application. Guarantees as j per agreement. Groomage fee, 5s ; payable at first service All season or guarantee mares, if sold or exchanged, to be held aa in foal PETER DRUMMOND, 1 254 Lauriston. TO ptend at T. Harold a Stables, West Belt, near Hospital, and travel THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTS, The Imported Standard bred TROTTING S/TA'LLION, SACRAMENTO. Brown Oolt; star in forehead, snip on nose both hind pasterns white. Foaled May 21 1891. Bred by J. B. Hasgin, Rancho de Psbo Stud, Sacramento, California. Sired by Albert W„ 11333. Record, 2.20. Ist dam, Promptress, by Prompter, 2305 j 2nd dam, Walla Walla Maid, 2.35, by Bellfounder, 62 Albert W., 11333. Record 2i20, and winner of 25 heats better than 2.30. Sir of Little Albert, 2 10; High Tide, 2:17_; Dudly Alcotr, 3yrs, 2.26& ; and Flowing Tide, 2.14|. By Electioneer, 125. let dam Slater, by John Nelson j 2nd dam, Lamott mare Electioneer, 125. Sire of Sunol, 2.08|; Palo Alto, 2.08|; Mazanits, 2.16; Anteso, 2.16J; Adair, 2.17£; Lot Slocum, 2.17|; ■ Norval, 2.17J ; Bonita, 2.18_ ; and 145 others with records better than 2 30. By Hamble- { ton^an, 10 (Rysrlyk'g) < I hereby certify that the above Pedigree is ' oorreet J. B. HAGGIN, per F. G. Dorm. Sicramento has started three times, snd won the Maiden Harness Trot at Plumpton t last season. i Paddocking accommodation provided for t roarep, Is 6d per week. Terms on application ( to T. HAROLD, I Groom in oharge, S or MsQKan tnd Wileon I



PUBLIC NOTICES TO tr a vKL ASHBURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICT, THAT WELL-KNOWN TROTTING STALLION, BA L T IMORE. j Black Horse?, tw;> white bind fePt and white star on fovohead, standing 16 hands hi«h ; by Blackwood Abdallah, dam Jess by Quicksilver BaLTLVkMiir. won first prize m a two year-old at Christrhiirch and Ashburton in 1801, hoatmg larpro fields, and has never been beaten in the show ring Raced threw timet*, winning Maiden Saddle ab Plumpton and Dash Handicap ac Ashburton Particulars as to service fmm the Groom in charge or thn owner 114 D. McCORMIUK, Valetta ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD TEN POUNDS REWARD. ffIHE ab°ve Reward will be Paid to I any l'ernon who will furnish evi dence that will lead to tho convic ion of ( any Person or Persons for molesting the water-fowl or steaHng flowers within the J Domain. j By OH»»r, I 1 CHAS. E. FOOKS, Secretary to the Board. [ ' Octobrr, 1805. 10 70] ( You try the Now Vmm Tabasco i



PrtDllf' ' o-ICOS- I Andrew Orr . I IS SHOWING I A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF j MILLINERY, TRIMMED HATS AND BONNETS ; FRENCH FLOWERS, LACES RIBBONS, Etc. CORSETS, InP.D, Featherbone, Y. and N. Thompson's, and all the latest shapes dress""tweeds In French Costumes of 7yds lengths, also Moßgiel, Kaiapoi and Boslyn, Choice Designs Splendid Assortment of Orepons, Prints, Galateas, Gloves, ' I Hoisery, Umbrellas, Ties, and Curtains.



EXCELLENT KID GLOVES, | guaranteed, at 2s 6d per pair. MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING In endlesß variety; well cut, make and style all that could be desired, Suits made to measure from 45s BOOT DEPARTMENT. ' The largest stock to select from in Canterbury, in English and Colonial Standard Boots; also Zealandia, Ini *very style and fit. Ladies' and Gent Oanvas Shoes in all sizes and colors. All sold at tbe Lowest Cash Prices. Immense A 1 IN. jL I Linoleum Stock \ T of lOv \ Wholesale Carpets |Sv^_V / P"ceS; and ! V 1 '



pHRISTMAS a. MEW "WEAR'S GOODS. Exs.s. lonic, s.s. Mttttua, s,s. Maori ¥E have just landed, ex e.s. lonic, a shipment of Goods, consisting of 33 HOGSHEADS OP CROCKERY, CHINA, AND ±'ANCY GOODS, i All of which have been selected by our Home Agents, with the utmost care, to meet the requirements of our Customers and the public generally. CHAMBER BETS, TEA SETS, DINNER SETS, Printed and Plain Cups and Saucers and FANCY GOODS Of the Best Patterns and Latest De signs, in endleßß variety, too numerous to particularise. WE HAVE ALSO OPENED UP (ex s s Matatua), FROM MACONOCHIE BROS, 15 CASr/8 GOODS, Suitable lor the Season's requirements



QUI. GEOCERY AND IRONMONGERY DEPART MENTS Will be found folly Stocked with Goods of the best quality We have also landed ex ss Maori a Specially Selected Assortment of I CARPETS, OILCLOTHS, LINOLEUMS, HEARTHRUGS, etc, Which will be offered at a fcpecial . DISCOUNT FOR CASH. An inspection of our Stock is cordially invited. A. Lawrie & Co. LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES.



Musical A OARO Mrs A, G. Giaridge, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, AX» SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. TEAMS ON APPLICATION. * 1895: *~ ! PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND FRENCH. MRS F. MAKEIG, WILLS STREET WEST. THE THIRD TERM WILL BEGIN MONDAY, September 16. Vancancles in each of the above. Terms on application. ~ TH^VIOLiN"; " MISSBESSIE SIMMONDS Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, Ashburton JLI__EWJEIi__YM OWEI, PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY. THE NEW TERM HAS JUST COMMENCED.



INTENDING PUPILS kindly com municate as early as possible. Theoretical Class for Preparation of Junior Intermediate and Senior Examina tion of the Trinity College, London, meets on SATURDAY MORNING at 8.30 a.m., ADDRESS, BOX 80, ASHBURTON. j PIANOK)ETI_7 aSeKIOAN OKGAEr, AND THEOBY OF MUSIC. Mrs Bowman Fox, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, Entrance np Photographer's Staircase, and Havelock Street. THEORY CLASS—THURSDAY. CHMSTCHUBOH WOOL oA-Jjhxo. I BEG to Tnform roy Personal Friends and Clients that owing to tho action taken by the Wool Buvkbh Association, NO WOOL SALE OAN BE HELD IN ASHBURTON THIS SEASON. Whilst deeply regretting this serious blow to the welfare of our district, I have nob neglected my Clients' Interests, ant have made satisfactory arrangements with Mkhhks H. Matson & Co., Addlngton,\ to Warehouse My Wool an#l Display it to the best advantage.



(Sole agent for Ashburton District, C C A L E ' K. JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. LAZARUS Patented System ensures comfort and correct slghi. Don't spoil your eyes by nslng badly fitting Spectacles. 6 One Box ofClaeke's 841 Pills is warran ted to cure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, in either sex (acqmred or consti tutional), Gravel and Pains in the Back. Cuarranteed free from Mercury. Sold in Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the World. Proprietors : Tk* Lincoln and Midland CogxHiH Lbwo Ccwm, Lincoln, Ets 1a«4... 1



Clients are requested to consign as follows:— SEED COMPANY, account D. THOMAS ADDINGTON. ALL WOOL so consigned will have MY PERSONAL SUPERVISION and will be Sold by Myself. Send advices promptly to me, care H. Matson and Co., Christchurch- DAVID THOMAS. ASHBURTON N.B.—The Seed Company's Store is New, and is withoub doubt the Best Wool Store in New Zealand, and should be seen to be properly appreciated. 11185 WANTED Known — Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Gogglos, Folders; and everything in the optical line at S. B___k'b, Optician I l^ANlmirw^ -*-«• on of Surplus; Stock of Fancy Goods, Toys, Books, Stationery and | Account Books, and all at greatly reduced priew for cash, at L. F. A»»rbw«s & Co



BHEABMAJN BROB, MAEKET HOUBK "Dear Maggie, you will keep on drinking " Oh, yes, dear } I now well n member That muck which you buy at the door ; How Auntie suggested that Tea, And the doctors for ever are smiling, And a blessing from all she'b entitl-d And life is becoming a bore." For suggesting such excellent Te*. \ | " Dear Mother, I know that your nerves are How happy our home will be, Maggie, are all ruined, Your father is getting so free And your system is wrecked to the core ; Of those ailments he suffered so greatly, But believe me the Tea that I'm drinking Through drinking inferior lea. Is the stuff that will quickly restore. ' ... Then let's drink to the health of the Your illness has taught me in drinking Agents, To be careful of poisonous blends And our pledge we all three agree Be assured I am drinking the Tiger That from now till the end of existence^ Whichfcthe doctor so highly commends. We'll swear by the Tiger Blend lea. Shearman Bros., our Grocers are Agents God bless them for giving the Q, To a drink that's a great earthly blessing I And saved us from bidding Adieu. SHEARMAN BEOS., MAEKET HOUSE. AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON RATTRAY & SON, Agents for New Zealan



BRIDGE WORKS, ABHBURTON. THOMAS E. KILWORTH, ENGINEER. STEAM ENGINES, PUMPS, HOT AND O.OLDW-ATER APPAPATUS FOR ALL PURPOSES. —AGENT FOR— McLaren' (Leeds) Traction Engine. Crossley's Oil and Gas Engines Nelson's Porfcabl, Blast Furaaoen. CHRISTMAS. CHRISTMAS. NEW FRUITS, NEW FRUITS. WE HAVE just landed for the Christmas Trade the following Seasonable Goods: 20 Cases Finest New Currants 1 Cwt Finest French Plums 20 Boxes Finest New Sultanas 1 Cwt Valencia Almonds 20 Boxes Fnest New Valencia Raisins 1 Cwt Jordan Almonds 5 Cwt New Peel, Orange, Lemon, 2 Cwt Dessicated Cocoanut and Citron 1 Cwt Mixed Spice 1 Cwt Finest New Spanish Muscatels 2 Cwt Icing Sugar 5 Boxes Mildura Dried Apricots 1 Cwt New Figs 5 Boxes Mildura Dried Peaches 2 Cwt Preserved Gincer 5 Uascs Paramatta Lime Juice Etc. Etc, SUGAR. SUGAR. SUGAR. We have also to hand a shipment of MILLAQUIN CANE SUGAR which is Unequalled for Preserving Purposes Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. CHEAPEST House in Ashburton for GROCERIES, CROCKERY, & HARD WARE. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE-



Preserving" Season, 1895-96. TTTTE HAVE JUST LANDED, * ex Ruapehu, 10 CRATES GLASS JAM JARS (With Scr«w Tops), Which we ar« prepared to Sell at the Lowest Prices. Also, A Nice Line in Brass and Enamelled i PRESERVING PANS. The Famous MILLAQUIN CANE SUGAR, In any Quantity. The Best for Jam. Our Stock of Good Things for Christmas and New Year is larger than ever, and as we are expecting further large consignments, we must move the present stock to make room NOW IS THE TIME FOR BARGAINS ALL ROUND



CaUSOW AMI* Co., Grocers and Ironmongers, j IMPORTERS OF GLASS, CHINA, AND EARTHENWARE, WANTED JvNOWN THAT rj. MOISON IS STII/t, THE LEADING BOOTMAKER For Best Workmanship and Reliability and Punctuality. Always on the spot personally to attend Jto the proper needs and care of his customers. No changing about, being locally too well rooted. The public have every advantage in patronising him; their money remains in the place, and they get the best value in Boots and Shoes in Ashburton. THE CHOICEST STOCKS OF ALL KINDS ALWAYS ON HAND. Repairs done at once at J. MOISON'S IMPERMEABLE BOOTMAKER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Q.RAND ART UNION & JAPANES B A Z A A It.



DRAWN ON DECEMBER 20. Remember this is the only Art Union (proper) that has, or will be held in Ashburton. Tha Stock jnbt opened up are straight I from Japan. The firm I deal with are living there, No London imitation. Coma and see the prices. SALE NOW ON. FOUR WEEKS ONLY. SPECIAL DEDUCTION FOR SCHOOL PRIZES. BAZAAR SOUTH END OF ARCADE Art Union Tickets Is, sent to all parts on receipt of Stamps up till December 20 ROBERT ELSTON, Iniugurttor 4



Friedlander Bios., Limited. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. SEASON—IB9S-1896. WE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, AND FRBH) OF COMMIB SIGN, on ALL WOOL placed in our hands for Sale, either locally or for shipment to the Home market. CLIENTS will kindly consign to MESSRS WOOD BROS, private Siding, Addington, or, if more convenient, deliver their Wool either at our Ashburton or Tinwald Stores, where it will receive the most careful attention No charge will be made for transferring Clips from our Stores to Christchurch, except railage. Friedlander Bros,, JLimited-



£50 Reward. I ( IT can be saved by every good housekeeper if you Buy your Boots and 1 Shoes at ' MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA ROOT STORE, \ the Cheapest and Most Reliable Boot Store in Ashbnrton. 2000 poun stock to pick from and every pair at Bed Rock prices. NOTE— j Men's Good Bluchers 4s lid Men's Strong Shooters 9s lid 1 Maids* Best Kid Shoes 5s 6d * Ladies' Best Canvas Shoes 4s Qd I Ladies' Pretty Tan Straps 6s 6d ladies' Neat Walking Shoes 6s 6d 240 pairs of English samples at Cost Price. Country Customers should Try a Pair of My Patent Dependable School Boots It will pay you to call and see for yourself. No one asked to buy The Goods and Prices speak for themselves. J. M HTI L 0 B, ZEALANDIA BOOT STOBBJ DAVID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox and Co.) Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of 'Live Stock—Tinwald and Ashburton Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales _f Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— Matson and 00, Ohristchurchl Booth, McDonald and Go> Christchurch White's Sheep Dip Massey-Harris Reaper aud Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company i Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedin 1! Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures



I beg to inform my Rakaia Clients and others tbat I have appointed Me W Babcock as my Agent in the Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton T HAVE the undermentioned Properties for Sale, viz., 280 acres Charing Cross, well fenced, all in grass 160 acres First-class Swamp Land, thoroughly Improved, Fleming!on 62 acres First-class Land, Eiffelton 1050 acres Dromore, in grand order 330 acres Tussock, Maronan 300 acres Tussock, Lie more 486 acres Good Land, splendidly grassed, Lismore I hold Auction Sales of Sheepskins, Hides, Fat, Etc., every fortnight throughout the season Belfast Freezing Co.'s Manures, I CAN SUPPLY Superphosphates, Blood Manure, Potato Manure, Bone Meal, and Bone Dust, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES | GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JE. TOOLS. David Thomas, ASHBURTON]



TKIEDLANDER BEOTHEKS, LTD. ■ -;o: WJE HAVE FOR SA L E a Stock of New Season's SEEDS from the old established and well-known growers, SUTTON & SONS, READING, ENGLAND, at Lowest Onrrent Rates, viz:— —MANGELS— Long Red and Yellow Globe. —TURNIPS— Purple Top Mammoth, White Stone, Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen, Devon Grey Stone, Green Top Yellow Aberdeen, I__periai|J«freen Globe,' Green Top Yellow Swede, Etc. —OARROTS- Intermediate Red and Yellow Giant White Belgian. —rape no 1 Broad Leaf Essex. Also— —CLOVERS— OolonialJHed, White, Oowgrass, Timothy and Alsike. — GRASS SEEDS— Machine Dressed Rye-grass and Cocksfoot. MANURES i For all kinds of Crops always on hand, from Islington. Productive Manure Syndicate, and all other makers. i ALSO— Superphosphate and Bonedust -——:o: We are now Booking Orders for WOOLPAOKS, Seaming Twine, and ' Branding Material for the coming season. Also Binder Twins at exceptionally low prices. J



____? n __y HEJVje(F^AISfi)EK. 1895-96. | T now being an established fact that •*- owing Io the combined action of the Wool Buyers' Association, KOPUBLIO WOOL SALE OAN BE HELD IN ASHBURTON THIS SEASON, , l. made ftrpanGr<"mentß with the Ashburton Woollen Factory and some Southern Wool Buyers to inspect my Wool here and purchase same at satis factory prices, thus saving Farmers the extraordinary high freight to Christ church My Clients are requested to deliver their Wool as soon as possible at MY WEST STREET STORE, (lately occupied by Miles &Co.) T JLA M ™*PARED TO MAKE ™BRAL CASH ADVANCES AT ONLE, FREW of Commission, on all Clips promised to be consigned to me for Sale during the season ; or, falling to sell here, will be prepared. WITHOUT ANY CHARGE WHATEVER, to deliver ib ! FREE ON TRUCKS at Ashburton, should Farmers afterwards wish It sold at Christchuroh for second Wool Sale or shipped direct to London. HENRY ZANDER, Ashburton National Mortgage & Agency Company, * TVTATIOISAL MORTGAGE AND » 11 AGENCY COMPANY of NEW ZEALAND, Limited.



Capital £1,000,000. Paid-up £200,000 HEAD OFFICE:. 8 Great Winchester Street, London BRANCHES: Christchurch, Dunedin, Timaru, Oamaru, Invercargill, Wellington & Melbourne WOOL FOR LOCAL SALE OR SHIPMENT. THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited, are making Advances on Large or Small Wool Clips intended for either local sale or shipment to London, at Lowest Current Rates of Interest and FREE of COMMISSION Wool for Local Sale should be con signed to— NATIONAL MORTGAGE, CHRIST. CHURCH, and when for Shipment to NATIONAL MORTGAGE, LYTTELTON We have made very complete arrange ments in London for the disposal of Wool and can place our clients upon most: favorable terms The Company's Shipments from the Sooth Island alone last season amounted to over IaOOO Bales. Clients are reminded that the Com panys Articles of Association provide for Proceeds of Wool and Produce being Secured under Separate Trust for tha special account of principals WOOLPACKS, SEAMING TWINU and all Station Requisites supplied a. Lowest Rates Note— Wool consigned to the Company afc Lyttalfcon for Shipment will be received into the Shaw, Savill and Albion Sheds Fkee of Chakge G. F. MARTIN, Manager, Christchurch. W. WALLIS, 10 Jl9 Agent, Ashburton. ftmLfim%m*mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm m Wool, Wool, Wool



T AM PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES WIIHOUT COMMISSION, on WOOL placed in my hands for Sale or for Shipment to England. SHEARING REQUISITES i Of the Best Quality Supplied ab CHEAPEST MARKET RATES. D. THOMAS, Ashburton.. - Wool Scouring. W, T. WEBSTEB BEGS to remind Farmers and others in the Ashburton and adjacent counties thati in his Wool Scouring. Works, on the Ashburton river frontage, near she Bridge (formerly occupied by Sir Homersham) he has every facility and appliance for the efficient Scouring of WOOL. This he is prepared to under take for Farmers and others on commis sion, and is besides a Cash purchaser of Wool, Skins, Hides, Fat, Tallow, ands other by-products at fall market rate*; He will be happy to wait on Farmers, _nd be glad to receive offers at hiq premises. The advertiser -attends all tbe local Hide and Skin, etc., Sales, but will be pleased to deal privately aud make terms person ally with Clients



W.T- WEBSTER, ASHBURTON SCOURING WORKS 11 164 |HB COLONIAL MU^_L LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, (LIMITED,) OFFICES IN ALL THB COLONIES AND IN THE UNITED KINGDOM TOTAL NEW BUSINESS since commencement of the Society exceedf TWENTY-ONE MILLIONS, Being an average of a million for each year ot its existence PREMIUft_i""MODERATE. Claims paid immediately on proof of _ear;_ aad title. Policies kept iv force out of Surrender Value as long as there is suffic'. on fc to pay one quarterly premium, Write for Proposal Forms „ n( j a u ! information to E. C. YOCNG, Canterbury District Acenfc R. B. RESTELL, Local Agent; or ARTHUR E. GIBBS, Secretary for New Zealand, Wellington 10154