COMMERCIAL.

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A letter received from the agent in charge of the cattle on board the Kchuca sh ws that the exceptional mortality was caused by a terrific gale experienced shortly after leaving port.

The Her/ister, commenting on this, says it is questionable whether provision can be made against such weather, excepting that cattle should be well broken before being shipped, in order to render them more manageable under difficulties. Recent ship ments of sheep have proved most con clusively that it will pay to export them from Adelaide. The charge, however, of 2s 6 1 per head for pens i. unreasonable, or it ought to be an easy matter to construct substantial fittings, so that at the end of each voyage they could be stowed aboard till again required. It is waste of money and labor to compel consignors to construct new pens for each shipment, and then sell the material at half-price. Unless the charge is reduced the trade is likely to be strangled at the outset.

Longbeach Drainage.

A meeting of landowners in the Longbeach Road District was held at the Wheatstone Hall yesterdvy, to consider the advisableness of constituting the Longbeach Koad District a Drainage District under the Drainage Act of 1893. There were fifty-two fanners present, representing all pacta of the district, and in the absence of the chairman of the Longbeach Road Board (Mr John Grigg), Mr James Bishop was voted to the chair. He stated that the meeting was called by the Road Board, because at present they had not sufficient power to deal with the drainage of the district. A small rate would have to be struck if a Drainage Board was constituted, but only those who benefited would have to pay. Mr Arthur Wilson asked why the Drainage District could not be confined to the parts that required draining . The Chairman thought the whole Long- i beach district required the benefit of the Drainage Act, to compel .persons to clear out their drains. The County Council would Hot deal with the matter.

Mr James Croy said some of the clauses of the Drainage Ace were very objectionable, especially clause 25 of the original Act of 1893, and clause 9 of the amended Act 1894. These clauses were very severe ia their penalties. The Chairman said under these clauses, offenders only who failed in their duty, failed to keep their drains clear, would Buffer.

Mr Croy still thought the County Council should have charge of the drainage. Mr Lill thought the County Council could do nothing unless a Drainage District was proclaimed. The Chairman said the County Council had power to carry out drainage works under section 9, but would do nothing. Under section 24, 1893 Act, the lands in the district would be classified, and rated onsy according to the bsnefit derived. Land that derived no benefit would be excluded.

Mr Wilson thouggt the drainage district should be confined to the area that the water was on. Mr Moses could not see why the wet land should pay more than the dry, as the water came down from the lands above.

The Chairman said if there was no more to be said, he would ask someone to move a resolution, or he would put the question to the meeting as to whether a Draiuage Board should be formed.

On the question being put, only three htrnds were held up in favor of it, and a considerable number against, and the proposal was declared lost. Several other motions and amendments were proposed, when Mr A. .7 Huston said he did not think the majority of those present had understood the first proposal. He had not for one, and he thought the voting would be different if it was put again. At the request of the meeting, the Chairman put it to them again as to whether the district should be formed into a Drain age District, when thirteen hands were held up fcr and thirty-two against, and the ]j>roposal was again negatived. The Chairman said as there was to be no Drainage Board it would be no use for this meeting to go any further, and if any ratepayers wanted anything done their course would be to apply to the County Council.

The meeting then dispersed, after passing » vote of thanks to the Chairman.

The Oddfellows' Hall.

A summoned meeting of the Ashburton Oddfellows' Lodge was held in the Orange Hall on Friday evening, to consider the question of rebuilding or otherwise the hall recently destroyed by fire. About seventy members were present, and Mr Charles Muir, N.G., was chairman. After the usual routine business had been discharged, the report of the Hall Committee wag read as under:—Your Committee report on the recent destruction of the Oddfellows* Hall by fire as follows :— The ball and section, with outbuildings, etc, cost £1863, and the property now stands in the books, less the insurance (£800), at £1062. If the hall is rebuilt-we estimate the value of section, standing walls, fencing, etc., at £500. We also estimate that the hall could be rebuilt at £200 leas than the original cost, leaving a loss to the Lodge of £362 or thereabout. We further estimate the value of standing walls and section, if not rebuilt, at £200, leaving a total loss of £862, with no meeting room for the Lodge or district. After a lengthy discussion the meeting was adjourned for a week, so that every member may have an opportunity oi considering the question in all its bearings of rebuilding the hall or not.

Earthquakes.

Wem-ington, August 19 At 186 this afterr.oon, Mr Dansey, postmaster at Rotorua, telegraphs I to the head office as follows:—" From subsequent enquiries made, 1 hear that gome shocks were felt here on Saturday evening by persons residing near Utuhun Creek, on the other side of Ohinemntn, alec at Horohoroa and Waiotapu. They were very strong at the latter places. Fone wire felt in the new township. A driver on the road thi-. side of tJtiamuri noticed on Sunday, near the foot cf Ngatukp hill, close to the coach road, a patch of ground about twenty feet by ( thirty feet, which had freshly subsided." At 2 18 Mr Park, of Taupo, sent the following message : - " Tokaanu mailman just returned, unable to gat through, Kight miles from here, in a long gorge,; millions of tons hive come down, choking it up so that ib Is doubtful if theroad can ever be repaired. There was an Increased flow of water everywhere, but in this gorge the springs started throwing up an immense quantity of line calcined pumice. The stuff is still coming down-pnmice and great boulders—and the wind is blowing the dusb about a~> as to com pletely blind travellers. Then on the oth©r side of the gorge was a long cutting leading to EHneraoie or Hatepe river. This cutting has completely disippeared, and much of the hill has slid ir-to the river, leaving a steep face. Then along the oihar p-_ ts great slips have occurred, leaving great boulders ready to drop. He says that there was a great explosion froai Topgiiriro Just before thp first Shock," Wellington, August 20 To-day's telegrams to Mr Gray record everything qule 4; around Taupo. There were only a few feeble quakes last night.

European and Other Foreign Items

il ONDON, AugUSt 18 Mr Campbell Bannerman, late Minis ter of War, in a letter to the Daily News, asserts that he supplied 70 per cent more small arms ammunition than experts considered necessary. Other papers confirm the Telegraph's semi-official statement respecting Vis-J count Wolseley's appointment as Commander-in-Chief. The Times says tbe Duke of Cambridge retires in November, when Viscount Wolself-y will be appointed Commander-in-Chief for five years. Pittsburg and T. S. Chigorin are at present leading in tbe chess tourney with 8| points each. Lasker and Bartleben are next with 7|.

GERMAN MILITARY MEMORIALS.

Berlin, August 18 Queen Victoria telegraphed to the German dragoons, congratulating them on their heroic charge against Bazaine's troops at Mars la Tour. Ten thousand troops assembled to celebrate the anniversary of the victory, and decorate with wreaths the tombs of those who fell on the day.

August 19

The Kaiser, in laying the founda tion of the memorial of the battle of Gravelotte, said from blood stained seed had sprung a harvest of peace, German unity, and liberty. Hia grandfather had originated the Euro pean movement to ameliorate the condition of the working classes, and his memory lived in their hearts. The success of the Army was traceable to its courage, honor, and implicit obedience, qualities which, if main tained, would form the basis of peace for Europe.

Imperial Politics.

London, August 18

The War Office has issued a circular to the London municipal bodies asking, in the event of war, if the hospitals could be made available to form part of the necessary plan for mobilising army corps for Home defence. A Committee of members of the House of Commons, including Lord Lome, has been formed to bring about a Monetary Conference of the world.

Mr Balfour, replying to a question in the House of Commons, said the Ministers, immediately they were appointed, resigned sixty trusteeships. The resignation of other positions would follow.

OBITUARY.

Sydney. August 19 The Hon. Richard Hill a member of the Legislative Council, is dead.

MADAGASCAR.

Paki.., August 19

The French are within a few days' march of the capital of Madagascar. The Queen is making overtures for peacp, but the Premier declares he will fight to the death, and proposes to burn the town.

The Catterthun

Sydney, August 19

The underwriters to-night des patched two steamers to drag for the hull of the Catterthun. They carry powerful gear and two divers, who are paid £25 a day.

Sir George Grey.

ADELAin _, August 19

The London correspondent of the Advertiser writes that Sir George Grey is failing rapidly. There seems to _be no chance whatever of his returning to his Antipodean home, Wot only does he seem to grow weaker each month, but he suffers much from loss cf memory. _______«.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

FISHING CUTTER MISSING.

Melbourne, August. 20 The fishing cutter Spray is missing, and little hopes are entertained of her safety. She had two hands on board.

Another Tragedy.

Melboukne, August 20 A tragedy is reported from Waratab.. Two brothers named Radclifi'e, part ners in a grazing business, quarrelled. | Joseph was subsequently found shot dead". Thomas has been arrested, j together with a lad charged as acces sory before the fact.

Fatal Boiler Explosion

Forty !__.«« lost. ______ New York, August 19 j Owing to the explosion of a boiler, Gumry hotel, at Denver, was des troyed. The debris caught fire and the flames spreading rapidly rendered rescue work impossible, and forty people lost their lives. The origin was a defect in the boiler.

FATAL STEAMBOAT COLLISION

„ , «__— j $ev«nte«ii 1 _rnons Drown. , Berlin, August 19 A steamer collided with a boat on the Elbe, near Falknethol. Seventeen were drowned.

TROUBLE AT ZANZIBAR

ZiNznuß, August 19 Admiral Rawson, General Matthews, and a force stormed Miveli, near Mombassa. Ten Europeans, includ ing three officers, were wounded.

The E1 Dorado Disaster.

Melbourne, August 20 At the inquest on the bodies of the victims of the El Dorado accident, the jury returned a verdict that there was no evidence to show that the deaths were caused by neglect or incompetence on the part of the manager or owner of the mine, but agreed there was a want of proper judgraentin the manage ment, and that there should have been additional strength in securing the point where the breakage occurred.

SIR W. ROBINSON

Perth, August 20 Sir W. Robinson's leave of absence has expired, and it is believed he has resignedthegovernorship. Sir Malcolm If rase r has been re-appointed Agent- General for a further period of twenty months.

A somewhat singular case was before tha Dunedin Police Court on Monday, P .ter Bruer, who was engaged as a clerk by the Unemployed Relief Comittee. being charged with fraudulent represen tation, with a view to obtain money. Bruen wrote to the gangers over ihe unemployed stating that a .subscription w,.s lv.ing got up for a woman who had been reduced to very destitute circum stances, and if the men givo .lor Is to help her it would r. ff.ct credit on them as showing that they were willing to assist As the result over £7 was sub scribed by the nun, and Bruen paid this over to Mrs Dunn, with whom he was boarding. Mrs Dunn is scperated from her husband _.d is in receipt of 10j a week from him. On receiving the money Bruen caused a paragraph to be published mentioning that a cisc of destitution Inving been brought before the men it had received prompt attention, Bruen, in his evidence, said he kn.w Mrs Dunn's circumstances, and thought by racing a small sum he could help her. He pro duced rtceip s from her for the money. Tne Bench decided that, though Bruen's conduct was unjustifiable and imprudent, he had paid the money to the women, and, as there was no fraud intended, the case would be dismissed. For Indigestion, tho best remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended as being mild in operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen did tonic and a gentle aperient. For nearly 190 years they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in bottles Is IJd, 2s 9d, and lis, by all Medi cine Vendors throughout the world, A simple, safe and certain remedy Ho-v. is it that Clarke Blood Mixtur ha 3 obtained such great popularity is a question which has perplexed many. The answer is, that it is unquestionably the finest Blood Purifier th t science and mcdi cal skill have brought to light. Thousands of wonderful cures have been effected by it. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Ecsjema, Skin and Blood diseases, Bad Legs, Sores' and Pimples "of kinds it effects are, mar vellous. Sold everywhere, at 2s 9<i per bottkl. Beware of worthless imitaticr.B and I substitutes. (25 I Pure Blood is the Secret of Health Gordon's B.:oo» Pills cleanse the system of all impure blood, cure a.digestion.con stipation, liver complaint, pains in back and I Bides, biliousness, sick headache; remove pimples, scrofula, sci. rvi?. etc. Large boxes J as, two boxes, 10s, post free. J W Clayton, Box 'I'M Dunedin

A Hospital Trouble.

Adelaide, Aagust Hi A Ministerial crisis is threatened over the suspension of two hospital nurses. The trouble arose through Miss Gordon, sister of the Chief Secretary, being appointed Superin tendent over them. They were sus pended for insubordination, but, on an inquiry were practically acquitted. This led to strained relations between I the Hospital and the Government. The I majority of the Ministry pledged their I support, and desired to see the nurses I reinstated, but the Board strongly oppose this and threaten to resign if the Government persist in such a pourse, which is almost certain to be followed by the resignation of at least Mr Gordon and Dr. Oockbum. Mean while the nurses are obdurate, and refuse to accept anything less than absolute reinstatement in their old positions.

THB AsMBUM'ON OTABDIAU l TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 . MMi



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j E. W, Hanmep. _ ' ~ sef;d~potatoes. seed potatoes. T HAVE some Beautiful BLUE I DERWENT SEED ; quite fresh to this district. 4s there is only a limited quantity, early applications are necessary E. W. EANMER. 1 8 130 _____ _ Friedlander and Co. SEED POTATOES. WE HAVE FOR SALE, Blue Derwents, Early Rose, and Beauty of : i Hebron. ' 8 61 FRIEDLANDER AMD CO. Mr D. Thomas. A~R "C~A "F B. SPECIAL HORSE FAIR. THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 1895. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from a large number of Clients to Sell by Public Auction, at the above date and fixture, viz :-— ftfl HORSES OF ALL DESCRIP *-*V TIOMS. Also,—On account of W. T. Smith, Esq., 1 Purebred Clydesdale Horse, Galium o'Glen, dappled brown, five years, by Extinguisher; dam Blossom, by Wait-a-Wee ; prizataker at several Shows. 1 Thoroughbred Horse, Island Laddie, by Young Knowingly, dam BJossie. Young Knottingly by Knottingly dam Beauty, Beau'y by Traducer. DAVID THOMAS, 8 131 Auctioneer. BULLOCK'S A.ROADE. SATURDAY7AUGUST 24, 1895. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION as above, that FIRST-CLASS ALL ROUND FARM known as " ROXBURGH/ Situated at the junction of Taylor's and Bovvyer's Streams, and lately occupied by Messrs Friedlander Bros., containing— 1180 ACRE. (more or less) of FIRST-CLASS ARABLE AND GRAZING LAND. The Improvements consist of a new and very convenient Seven-roomed House, Stab'es, Outhou.es, Yards, etc. The bulk of the land has been broken up, drained, and laid down in English grasses, and the quality vario* from first class heavy swamp to fair average grazing land. This farm is for salfi, and to anyone in ..arch of a pleasant and remunerative home is well worth attention. NOTK—Time of s»lo, 2 p.m. sharp TERMS—IO per cent, at fall of hammer, 15 per cent, in a month. Balance can either remain for a term c f years at b* per cent. ]_r annum, or can be paid * 11' ;.t once at the option of the buyer. For further particulars apply DAVID THOMAS, 7C> Auctioneer, Afihbnrton iilim nil—!■■ mini■ihiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin iiiiii i-iiiiiiimin.iii null r Mr i. Bullock. BATURDAYj^TUGO^'"^ : £ . HEEP Farmers and Others are O reminded that the Sale of the 3802 Acres, R.S. 32271, and others, Rangltat.. and Shepherd's Bush Survey Distrust, takes place at the Arcade on the above date at 12 noon. 8 129 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. " SATURDAY;" AU GUST 1 L TOWN PROPERTY, Well situated at the corner of William and Cameron Streets. 7., acre *;., WITH DWELLING. MR T. BULLOCK has received in strucaons to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, — T.S.s 715 and 716, containing -\ Acre, well situated _.t the corner of Camerop and William Streets, on which is erected a dwelling house of five rooms, with Verandah on three sides. The land is of first-class quality for garden purposes. The property is well situate >, fronting the street leading (.o the Railway Station, Liberal terms. Note time of Sale—l 2 noon. T. BULLOCK, 8 118 Auctioneer. "SATURDAY^"' AUGUST ~2L Dwilling House and Section, well situated in Cameron Street, tyi R T. BULLOCK has received in •*-»-«. gtructions from the Executors in the estate of the late C. Martin to Sell by Public Auotion at the Arcade, on the above date,— T.S, 492, containing \ acre, situated in Cameron Street, on which is erected a comfortable Dwelling house of five rooms, now in the occupation of Mr L. F. Andrewts. This property is well situated. The land is of first-class quality for garden j purposes. —— Inspection invited, Terms at Sale, Sale at 12 noon, "bullock, 8121 Auctioneer. t) U U ratea on approved Free hold Security. T. BULLOCK. ' "'IiraS^DISTRICT.' T^OR SALE—Tho Lease of 50 acres, -*- part of reserve 1371, not far from the Hinds Railway Staaion, formerly in the occupation of G. M. Peatce. T. BULLOCK. ri\o LET, dwelling house of five rooms, *- comer of Cameron and William : Streets,,' 1 T. BULLOCK. ; WANTED Known—Football Boots, aure goal kickers; they never i ! fail -Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store.



I "~ "tbndhrs. 'PEKDERS are invited for ploughing j*- forty -two acres more or of 'j turnip land Tenders close on THURb f DAY, August 22. with it. B, LUSCOMBE, I 8 116 Eiffel ton. I Hinds Saleyards Co. HINDS SALEYARDS NEXT hTnDS SALE ON MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 1895. ™W. C. FORD, 8 128 Secretary. ~ ~~ ASSURTOF"TROTTL_.G CLUB THE ANNUAL. General Meeting of X the Ashburton Trotting Club will be held at the Commercial Hotel on TUESDAY, August 27, at 8 p.m. Ail members and intending members are requested to attend. 8 132 R. HENRF, Hon. Sec. MOU_nfiOMBRS ROAD~BOARD I HEREBY give notice that all Gorse or Broom growing on the public Roads must be Cleared in on a IVJonth from the date hereof. Afterwards the Board < will cauee the same to be done, and charge the same to the adjoining land owner, E. B. COOPER. Clerk. Mount Somers, August 6, 1895. 847 '"ashburton domain board. twenty-five pounds reward. 11HB above reward will be paid by the - Ashbunon Domain Board to any person who will furnish evidence that will convict any person or persons found molesting the water fowl within the Domain, By order, CHAS. E. FOOKS, Secretary to the Board. July 17, 1895. 7 104 seeETwheat. NOTICE TO FARMERS. Q EKD WHEAT, Purple Straw Tuscan, _3 can be obtained from me. THOMAS WHITE, 8 117 Flemington. BLA CIKSMITIIING. r HAVE STARTED BUSINESS in -*- the Shop recently occupied by W. H. Paget, (behind the Post Office), where I will be glad to see old friends and new ones. Good workmanship and moderate charge*. Shoeing-—Hacks, ss ; draughts, 6s. •fames ISurgresa, GENERAL BLACKSMITH & SHOEING SMITH. 184 PELHAM POULTRY YARDS, PbtEß STKEET, ASHBUItTON. npHE Proprietor of the above invites the _L attention of Poultry Breeders, Fanciers, and Farmers to the ;. ock of Priz . Birds at the above yards. Breeding pens are now inado up from Ist prize winners at the chiif exhibitions, held in Now Zealaland this season, including Sydenham, Dunedin, Timaru Christ church, Ashburton and the Champion Hhbws. Amongst the vaiiettes are : — Partridsjy Cochins, Silver Spangled Uamburgs, Black Spanish, Polish, Silver, Golden, and White Crested Houdans, etc Birds for sa'e at resonable prices. Eggs from half a guinea a pitting. 8 106 :n__TD^w^ HAIRDRESSER, (late of McGregors). BEGS to notify to his numerous town and country customers, that he HAS COMMENCED BUSINESS in the new premises of MR C PERCY, Tobacconist, East street, A_i burton (next to Drug Company). Two years connection with Mr J. McGregor is a sufficient guarantee as to his qualifi cation. He desires a Continuance of that Liberal Patronage that has always been accorded hio. Ladies' Haircutting a Specialty, 8 8 Razors Ground and Set. i — ———. | FERTILITY. THE Fertility of this fertile district would be wonderfully increased if Farmers would use CHESTERFIELD GUANO- Copy of Analysis by J. A, Pond, Colonial Analyst. Moisture ... 5.20 Organic matter ... 10.40 Phosphate of lime ... 30.15 Carbonate of lime ... 54.05 Sulphate of lime ... Trace Insoluble matter ... .20 100.0 Price—£3 10s per ton ; railage free to any Railway Station in the County on lots of two tons or over. A reduction for large quantities, and a liberal discount for Cash. 8 17 • F. FERRIMAN, BONE DUST, OF tho highest analysis, for Sale by tho undersigned. This Bono Dust is ground from Green Bones (not steamed or calcined), hence the greatest percentage of plant food is retained,, making this the most durable of Manures, the benefit of which is seen up to the fifth or sixtla crop. 8 18 F. FERRIMAN. TO POULTRY BREEDERS AND OTHERS. I HAVE specially prepared BONE DUST for Poultry in half-hundred weight sacks, 19 F FERRIMAN. | You try (he jfew Venus TdaccQ



Publics Notices. TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. I AM Keeping Stocks of Jameaon and Anderson's Indian and Ceylon Teas, which for so many years have (secured such an extensive sale, and ' which have a deservedly high reputa tion. 8 20 F. FERRIMAN. T HAVE in Stock—Fergusson and JL Mitchell. Brown Paper and Paper Bags of various sizes. F, FERRIMAN, Agent for the North British Insurance Company, and the Union Steam ship Company, Limited. 8 21 •A. Lawrie & Co. - OAVE much pleasure in intimating that they have JUST OPENED OUT, Ex s.s.Maori from London, A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF Brussels Carpets LINOLEUMS, TAPESTRY, AND VELVET PILE HEARTH RUGS & SLIP MATS. Newest Designs. Select Patterns. These Goods coming direct from the Manufacturers will be found exceptional value. An inspection cordially invited. A- IjAWIUE & CO., SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. Clovers. Clovers. CLOVER S. T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply OF WHITE CLOVER, TREFOIL, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, Also, a Large Variety of— COLONIAL-GROW TN CLOVERS, RYE GRASS SEED, COCKSFOOT, Etc, Etc. Samples and Quotations of Glovers, Rye grass .and Cocksfoot on application. A Complete Stock of | GROCERIES, TEAS, AND PROVISIONS Always on hand and , SQIS'I'oFoASH mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm At Christchuroh Prices} IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, PLOUGH SHARES, RAW AND BOILED OILS, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE, In all Branches. .VINES AND SPIRITS ©f Every Discription. I have Always for Sale— CRUSHED OATS, OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, (in Large or Small quantities) OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT. _ Henry Zander, J GENERAL MERCHANT AND '} DIRECT IMPORTER. AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance office Australian Mutual Provident Society J T Ford and Oo



pmmmnaemmammmtimHm^m!mmmmm\im*mmm'TWiiwmmm^ PUBLIC NOTICE. THE LONDON RHEUMATIC CURE I TOE ONLY CERTAIN CURE Foe Eheumut'cs, Gout, Sciatica, Lumbago, Sprains, Stifl Join.s, Brone hit s, Sore Throats, Chilb'.ains, Bruises and all Oheßt Complaints. Done, January IQ, 19.&5 To Mr Walker, Cbristohurbb Sat,—Your London Rheumatic Cure has wrought wondera upon ma I have suffered with rheumatics for years, having often to walk with a stick 1 tried many remedies but got no relief I tried the London, and am glad to SBy it has quite cured me ; and although up in y.-ara I feel as active ns when I was young, and all by using the London Rheumatic Cure You cm publish this if you ploftße.—Mns McMillan Oust, September 8, 1890. Mr Walker. Sir,- I have great pleasure in teetifying to the wonderful cure effected on my knee by using your London Rheumatic Cuke, I had sufiered for three years, and erent a good deal in doctors and medicines, but got no relief I was ob^ged to walk with the kelp of a wok." and had given up all hopes of ever getting better, I was unable to bend my knee, suffering great pain, which made me sometimes faiDt. I got one bottle of tho LONDON RHEUMATIC CURE, and tbe fir> t rubbing gave me such relief that I oould leap for joy, and tbe day following I was able to walk without my Btiok and go abdu* my work as ÜBual. • Oh, suoh a. change I I waa suffering also with my wrists and hands, and was unable to aew or knit for a long time. I rubbed them well with the Cure, and can now do say sawing, knitting, and house work as iresh as ever. It is marvellous! My neighbors are astonished at me, and I advise ihern all to use the LONDON RBEUMATIC CURE for all their complaints. You can use bis as you please* SC'.'i iy all Storekeepers Wholesale Agent for Colony K. WALKER, WooMcra Canal Reserve. 411 tht E&ge^Jhi Nw Ferns Tohacc*



1 GBE4T SALE OF FURNITURE. DBA WING-BOOM, DINING-ROOM, BEDROOM FURNITURE. CARPETS, Linoleums, Chairs, Toilet Sets, Brass and Iron Bedheads Bedding, etc. Full-sized Brass Rail Bedsteads 42a, usual price 50s. Wicker Chairs and Cushions 20s, usual price 235. ALL PRICES EQUALLY REDUCED FOR ONE MONTH FOR GASH AT T. H. UA DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS AND UPHOLSTERERS, TAKORBD STREET, Opposite Arcade, and next Building Society's Office. „__„. J _., —._ L ...v..-_. L _ 11U.11.1U. .- ...-.-_ — ,■.. |,„. LU _..II. -I-.|L UN 1.., -■ ■ I 'II I - IU .i||___-ll|l_l|ll*i_l_l»»l_t *, THE ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY IT AVING taken those premises corner Arcade and Burnett street known as ARCADE HOUSE beg to intimate that they have opened the same with a Large and Varied Stock of NEW GOO D S DRAPERY, CLOTHING. BOOTS & SHOES, which we were fortunate to procure at large discounts from the Christchurch Warehouse?, and which we intend offering at VERY LOW PRICES FOR CASH so as to effect a Clearance to make room for our Spring* shipments which are now about due. .. " . . We would specially ask you to note that this is not a sale of goods that have been in the fixtures for years, but a PERFECTLY FRESH AND NEW STOCK ASHBUKTON DBAPEBY COMPANY, CASH DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, ETC., Corner of Arcado and Burnett Street. 7 133 11. 0. SURIMPTON, Manager. CONTINUATION OF BEATH'S GREAT SALE. FURTHER REDUCTIONS. Blankets, Blankets, Blankets, Wonderful Bargains in White and Grey Blankets. Overcoats, Overcoats, Overcoats., Tweed Overcoats at Ridiculous Prices. —— J|nM tM______M___l Macintoshes, Macintoshes, Macintoshes. "Newest Styles all Greatly Beduoed. Dresses, Dresses, Dresses. The Entire Stock must be sold. Beath's Great Sale; TANCRED STREET. i. - ■



TO COTTAGE & MARKET " GARDENERS. . T HAVE FOR SALE, by the Bag . I or per ton, BONE DUST and GUANO. F. FERRIMLAW, 8 22 ASHBURTON. HAY. HAY. ! FOR SALE. QOME really PRIME MEADOW jj HAY, in quantities to suit purchasers. I Weighbridge Weights. j __ JOHN G. BESTELL.



LAZARUS'B SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashbnrton District, SQ A L 1 X, « _. JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. LAZARUS Patented System onsnres comfort and correct) sight. Don't spoil your eyes hy using badly fitting Spectacles. 5 97 ASHBURTON BRICK, TILE, & POTTERY YARD J. CRUM~~& SON, MANUFACTURERS. H~AVrN. Purchased from Messrs . Friediander Bros., tho whole of their Stock, Plant, and Brick Yard, known as Kolmar, We are manufacturing Building Bricks, pressed; plain and ornamental Drain Pipes, field or agricultural Pipes, Chimney Pots, Flower Pots, Tiles, Garden Borders, &c. Prices on Application. KB.—On and after J ONE 1, the pr'ca of Bricks will be 55s per thousand. A GOOD DISCOUNT ALLOWED FOR CASH. 233 New Vtnus Tobmo—Lakst Snccut 1 ' v