a good de%l of amusemeut out of the proceedings. It was a novel and interesting sight for me. Some of the native dances were rather clever and pretty, especially as the dancers wore the picturesque costumes of their own country; but the music was simply barbarous. The most prominent musical (?) instrument resembled an empty oil drum as much as any this j» I can think of; but at least the performer made up in the way of energy for what his instrument lacked in musical quality. I noticed another playing a sort of guitar, just the thing to "set one's teeihon edge" to use a homely expression; but it harmonised very nicely with his voice when he burst forth into song. The aborigines of Western Australia are a miserable race, at least in this part of the country. Away up in the nor-west I believe they are much better.

Well, I daresay you are getting about tired of Coolgardie by thia time, so I will turn to some other subject, and if possible try to drop the first personal pronoun which 1 notice has been rather prominent all the way through ; but it is rather hard to avoid that under the circumstances. I hope you are doing well out of the farm, though the price of sheep is painfully low. I wish you could get the same price that I saw a line of merino wethers (averaging about 40J bs) aold for the other day in Cool gardie. 'J% 6d was the figure, but they sometimes go higher than that. After all, it may not; have been a profitable spec, as in many cases a large number either die or get lose io the bush on the way up. 1 am jrad to read that the price of grain seems to be going op in New Z aland, as lam afraid a good m?my of the farmers around Ashburtoa require something of that kind to lift them out oi" their difficulties.

I have heard several rather doleful accounts of the state of affairs in Ashburton. I get most of my Dews about Ashburtoa throngh the medium of the "Weekly Press," which my brother has been sending me, but as he has recently removed from Sb Helens to Southland, I expect he wll soon cease to send it. How are social matters this winter 1 Lively as usual, 1 dare say. Am not posted up, as I quite neglected to arrange to have a feminine correspondent. So our mutual friend—X did actually start oa that much talked-of trip. 1 wonder if hs is going to bring back with him—as Mrs X—one of those model English girls about whom we used to hear ao much. Wouldn't ii be fun if one of the "new women" over there, about whom there is so , much nonsense appearing in the papers, should annex him. I note another instance of your foresight. Bridge—frosty morning— broken leg. Ambu'ance Society, ah ! I am getting together a fair collection of snake yarns »nyse f, though fortunately We are not troubled with the real live reptile here. I have seen only one s and that a very poor specimen.

I daresay yon are having pretty severe weather in Canterbury about this time. It ia very pleasant here at this time of the year. Frosty at night, but warm during the day. No lack of firewood here, as there is bush for miles all around Cool gardie; Do you ever go up in the direction of Alford Forest? If so, would it be troubling you too much to pro cure and send me a few of the diamonds —so called—which are to be found up there in plenty. I would like to submit them to some of our "expert" geologists and mineralogists, who se^m to have rather an exalted opinion of their own abilities. But don't go to any bother about the matter pleaae. There are a great many New Zealanders over here, among whom I have discovered some old acquaintances, so that whenever I feel inclined for a yarn about Maoriland, I have not far to seek for a second. I some times think ot sending you a local newspaper, bus there is little in them vrhich is likely to be of much interest to you. We are well off in the way of pipers, as we have two dailies and a weekly, and I hear that a weekly illustrated is a'so to be started, but 1 think the latter is rather ahead of the titnea yet. As showing that there is a good deal of goaheadisrn about the press here, 1 may mention that though 1 live more than a mile out of town, the morning paper is delivered before eight o'clock, so that if I wish I can peruse the latest local and tele graphic ne.vs whiie having breakfast. I hear that there is an iUubtrated "Guide to Ooolgardie "to be brought out shortly. If it if" any good J will send you a copy. Well, I will bring this long and rather disjointed letter to a o'.ose. It has been written in in stalments, and should be read in the same manner. I need hardy say that i shall be very glad to hear from you whenever yon feel disposed to scribble a line or two. With best wishes for yonr welfare, and kind regards to any who have not yet quite forgotten me. Believe me.—Yours sincerely, J. Patkrson*

Dorcas Society.

The annual meeting of the Ashburton Dorcas Society was held at Sounders' Buildings on Tuesday, July 23. There was a large attendance of members. The President (Mra Hamilton) occupied the chair. The report of the transactions of the Society for the past year was read by Mrs Curtis, the hon. secretary, and the balance sheet presented by Mrs H. Friedlandar, the hon. treasurer. Tha re port stated chat during the year the meirberfl had met regularly once a week from two till four o'clock, and had suc ceeded In making a total of 247 garments for the needy, and these had been dis tributed amongst twenty-four families The balance sheet showed that donations and subscription", etc., had been received amounting to £5 (Ji 4d, and all of this had been expended In the purchase of material, excepting a few shillings, buo owing to a kind donation from a lady of £2, the balance in hand was £2 ba 2^d- In addi tion to donations of money, the Fociety had received large parcels of material from various sources, as under : — Bfesdames '1 homas, Trevor, Hanmer, H. Fiiedlandet, R. Friedlandtr, M, Fried lander, Field, E. Saunders, H Zander, Shearman, Grigg, Rees, Burkley, A Curtia'; Friends, 12s, 4* 6d, Is; Mfsws Ssitchell and Turner, A. Prr, S. Saltk., and J. Ballanryne, Ohristchqrch The officers of the Society are :—President- Mrs Hamilton; vice-pre<4ients — Mes dames Buckley and Thomas; committee Mesdinv s H&nraer, Trevor, M. and R. Friedlander j hor, treasurer—Mra H, Frledlander ; hon. secretary —Mrs A. Curtis. The report and balance sheet were unanimously adopted, and thanks were expressed to all who had assisted the Society in its operations either by donations or otherwise, and a special vote of thanks was accorded to Mr H. Gates who had kindly placed the rooms at the disposal of the Society during the year free of charge. The following were elected a visiting committee. — Meadamea Trevor, Haum'er, Cnthberrsqn, R. Friedlander, Cribp, and RestelJ. The Sqclety has found aqsple Epope for its energies, especially during the hard season through which we have been passing, and the good work ac> eomplished is highly 'o be qommended, and the Society deserving of hearty sup port. There are twelve married and eight single ladies on the roll, all of whom are working members. Any donations or gifts of material, etc, will be ilaukfully received, and acknowledged by members of the committee, or by the hon. secretary

COMMERCIAL.

_ London, August 4 Tal'ow, medium mutton, 21s 6d; beef 20s. The English and Continental wheat markets are stea-ly, and the American is changing a little for the worse.

ARMENIA.

I London, August 5 The Porte consents to apply reforms in Armenia, largely based on the scheme put forward by the Powers, It will appoint a Christian assessor in each province to assist the Gover nors, and will allow Christians a Uir share of official appointments. The Kurds will dp given grants of land In order to stop their migrations, and i thus do away with their excuse for I outrages.

The Sultan's reply to the demands of the Powers proposes that Christian assessors shall assist in the appoint ment of sub-governors and mayors; the gendarraie and police to be equally composed of Moslems and Christians in accordance with population, and the improvement of the prisons. I Sir P. Currie has demanded the immediate release of the Armenian political prisoners. The Powers will appoint a Com missioner. Baron Callay, an Austrian diplomat, is being suggeßted for the post.

it is reported that Great Britain wishes to induce the Powers to address a note to the Sultan stating they will forthwitli appoint a European High Commissioner to administer the Eastern Asiatic Provinces in the name of the Sultan, though solely responsible to the Powers.

European and Other Foreign Items

j London, August 5 Shippers generally admit that a powerful ring exists, and the Shipping Companies are working under a mutual agreement. The excuse put forward for not tendering was that the conditions would require week'y boats, involving twenty-eight in five months. They also objected to the power given to dismiss steamers empty at short notice. Messrs Nelson and other importers regret the result, which they attribute partly to the con ditions imposed and also to the shippers' fear of breaking up business relations. Messrs Stimpson and Malt | house denounce the present monopoly, and urge the colonies to co-operate. The latter suggests that the Govern ment should give a subsidy. It is re -1 ported that the shippers consulted the Mail Companies before the decision wa3 arrived at. Rome, August 4 Birged Bros, bankers Genoa, have failed for twenty million lire, Warrants have been issued for the arrest of the principals. Paris, August 4 During festivities at Douaiin France, in honor of Venillenrin, manager of the mines, an Anarchist wounded him with a revolver, and prepared to throw a bomb. The explosion was fortunately premature, and the assassin himedf was blown to atoms. Ten others were wounded.

Sofia, August 4 The organ of the Zankoif party at Sofia urges Prince Ferdinand to abdicate in favor of Prince George of Greece. The delegates who went on the mission to Russia received an ovation on their return. Archbishop Clement addressed the crowd, dwelling on the common interests of Bulgaria and Russia. Tehebmt, August 4 Bread riots have taken place at Tabriz, in Persia. The bazaars were closed, and the troops dispersed the mob. twenty of whom were kilted. The bodies were taken to the Russian Consul whose protection was invoked.

The Massacre in China.

Shanghai, August; 4 Fearful atrocities were committed j on sthe unfortunate missionaries at j Kucheng. The mob set fire to the residence of Dr. Stewart, who, with his wife and one child, perished in the burning building. Seven lady mis sionaries were butchered with spears and swords. Miss Cordington was seriously wounded and several children were badly hurt 3he rising was incited by the Mandarins. The American missionaries escaped the massacre. Ten English were killed including Misses Marshall, Gordon, and Stewart, of the Zenana Society. Some of the children had their eyes gouged out. The Chinese have appointed a Com mission of Inquiry, but as the Com ; missiouer is the Prefect who is himself | implicated, the thing is a mockery. August 5 j The authors of the outrages in ; Kucheng are members of a newly I formed vegetarian society, composed of the rabble of the city. The women were subjected to the most revolting cruelty. Sydney, August 5 Mr Marsh, Secretary to the Church of England Missionary Society, re ceived a cable from Archdeacon Wo'fe at Foochovv stating that Miss Gordon and two MissesSaunders,of Melbourne, Dr. Stewart, bis wife and son, and four ! otiier ladies were slaughtered at Kucheng. Dr. Stewart, who was a Fellow of Trinity College, visited Australia and New Zealand some time ago m the interests of the mission and founded a number of Missionary Societies.

WOLFES SCHNAPPS

A wineglassful of this taken before retir ing is often more effectual than those anodynes of which the basis is opium.

SPORTING.

GRAND NATIONAL MEETING. Chbistchurch, Augnst 5 The following are the acceptance s mid final payments ACCEPTANCES Maiden Hurdles, 100 soys ; 1| mile- Invader, Minerva, Victim, Gillie, King John, Variety, War Dance, Social Pest, Sun~ spot, B in, Mainstay, The Bishop. Enfield Steeplkchase, 75 soys ; two miles.—Nero, Marechal Neil, Minerva, Gillie, Wharfdale, Rage. First Hunter's Hurdles, 50 soys ; once round and a distance.—Repo, Brin, Much Ado, Boomerang, Armstrong, Vagabond, Rotorua, Gebel-el-Tarik, The Bug. Winter Handicap, 115 soys ; \\ mile.— Vogengang, Beadonwell, Swivel, Silver Spec, Victim, Chaos, Solano, Speculator, Royal, Lord of Misrule, Mystical, Riehlake, Miss Madge, Rangefinder, Bonafide, Triton, Jewel. FINAL PAYMENTS. N" Z. Grand National Steeplechase Handicap, of 500 soys, second horse 75 soys, third horse 25 soya ; three miles and a half: — Norton 13 0, Liberator 12.7, Roscius 11.11, Mutiny 115, Despised 10 7, Booties 10.6, Austral 9.13, Chrystal 9-7. N.Z. Grand National Hurdle Race Handicap, of 300 soys, second horse 40 soys, third 20 soys ; about two miles : —Liberator 12.12, Couranto 12.3, Farnardo 11 10, Kahurangi 10 9, Donald McKinnon and I Kmpire 10.3, Auroa 10.1, Despised 10-0, Victim 9 10, Sunspot 9.0.

CRICKET.

London, August 5 In the cricket match at H mpstead, Spofforth secured seven wickets fur ten runs.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

riILIHIJSTERS

San Francisco, Argust 5 It is reported that a filibustering expedition is being formed to cap ture Hawaus and divide the land among the filibusters. Those who are supposed to be ringlaaders of the move ment are under observation.

THE BURNING MINE

Sydney, August 6 The fire at the Broken Hill mine is practically extinguished.

THE QUEENSLAND WHEAT CROP.

Brisbane, August G Professor Pheltone, instructor in agriculture! states that the present year will see the most compete failure of the wheat crops that Queensland has seen for many years. He attri buted the cause to drought.

A SUCCESSFUL CLAIMANT.

Adelaide, August 6 An old lady named Pascoe living here is the successful claimant to estates in Cornwall which are in Chancery, valued £2,000,000. The case is known in the English Courts as the Hartley estate case. There were two other claimants.

lfifl AoHBUKION OTABBIAN i TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1895,



0 W. 0. Hardman, Sheriff of Tyler Co., W Va., appreciates a good thing and does not hesitate to say so, H> was almost pros trated with a cold when he procured a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy^ He says : ' If; gave me prompt relief. I find it to be an in valuable remedy for cough's and colds.' For sale by the Ashburton Drug Co. A Das Moiucs woman who has been troub led with frequent colds, concluded to try an old remedy in a new way, and accordingly took a tablespoonful {four timas the usual dose) of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy just before going to bed. The next morning she fonnd that her cold had almost entirely dis appeared. During the day she took a few doses of the remedy (one teaspoonful at a time) and at night again took a tablcpoon ful before going to bed, and on the following morning awoke free from all symptons of I the cold. Since then she has on several oc casions, used this remedy in like manner, with the same good results, and is much elated over her discovery of so quick a way of curing & CpM. F°F eala by the Aafaburtoii



HpLliOV'Av's Kills. —When inclement checks to a considerable extent Ihe aatjoji of the skin, an alterative is required to compensate the body by means of other channels. Holloway'a Pills can be con- Cdently recommended as the easiest, surest, and safest means of attaining this desirable end without weakening the most delicate or incommoding the. most feeble. When from frequently recurring chills or the inhalation of impure air the blood becomes foul and the secretions vitiated, these Pills present a ready and e fHcient means of cleansing the former and co'recting the latter. By this salutary proceeding disease is arrested at its outset, its pains and inconveniences averted, and the nervous structures saved from the depressing effects entailed upon them by an linens—(Advt). 4(1 (At RanG—Jh Nm Vans fobam



Mr D. Thomas, BULLOCK'S ARCADE. saturdayTaugust io, 1895. !•>QO ACRE FARM, SITUATED AT HrOw DOEI B.J MR DAVID THOMAS has received 1 instructions from the Mortgagee to Sell by Public Auction as above,— 282 ACRES LAND, Being R.B.a 26939, 26905, 26899, lately occupied by Mr G. Harrison. The land is divided into four paddocks, well fenced and watered, and as ifc must be sold Is worth looking after. Bale at 2 o'clock sharp. Terms Cash. DAVID THOMAS, 8 1 Auctioneer.



Friedlander and Co. FOR SALE, BY PRIVATE TREATY, FARM NEAR OHERTSEY. VI7 X HAVE for Private Sale a Very >V GoodFißMof 480 Acres 420 about two miles from Chertsey Railway Station. The Land is divided into ten paddoeka, well fenced and watered. 320 Acres are laid down in (jrasa, 100 Acres are in Crop. Improvements consist of a well'builb six-roomed House, Granary, Stabling, and Outhouses, etc. For full particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER & CO., 8 4 Stock and Station Agents.



Sport ng. TTNWALD HARRIERS £P0^T8l!/!::ET[NG ■ TO JJK UKLD AT THE KENNELS, TINWALD ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 15. (To be run uiider the Rules of Racing) -PROGRAMME.— (Approved by the C.J.0.) I—Lightl—Light We'gjit Huntkrs Steei'lkchase — For trophy value 5 aov&, with a sweep stake of 5s to go to second horse. For qualified hunters that have never won an advertised race of the value of £30. Nc weight under Hat 71b. About three miles 2—Welter Hunters Steelecjiase—For trophies value 5 soys and 1 soy. For qualified hunters. No weight under Mst 7>b, About two miles 3—Ladies' Bracelet—Of value of 5 scv and 1 soy. For horses, *he bona fide property cf farmers re ident in the Ashburton District that have never started in any advertised race under C.J.C. rules. Entrance 2s 6J, to go to second horse. ISo weight under 12st 7!b Five furlongs 4]— Farmers' Hack Hurples —Of the value of o soya, with a sweepstake of 5s to go to second horse, for horses the bona fide property of farmers in the Ashburton district that have never started in an advertised race under C J.C rules. One mile, over four flights of j hurdles. No weight under 123t 7lb 5— Farmers* Oj'EX Handicap —OF the value of 10 soys, with a sweepstake cf 5s i to go to thn second horse. For horses i the bona fide property of farmers resi dent in the Ashburton district,. About one and a quarter mile on the flat 6—Open Weltejl Handicap—Far a trophy value 5 soys with sweepstake of 5s to go to second horse. Minimum weight ISat. One mile (fkt) Handioapper—Mr F. Ilealy



Tnspec'or Hickson, of Auckland, has received a letter from tha chief co/is'aixle of Nottingham, stating that he is makirg enquiries into Evison'a confession of the alleged murder at Nottingham of a ycung woman many years ago. Evison has withdrawn his confession to the Auckland police autho i ies and says there w«s no truth in it. Foil Indigestion, the 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 130 years they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, JOyepepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in bottles Is IJd, 2s 9d, and Jls, by all Medi cine Vendors throughout the world. A si'nple. eaffl and certain remedy One Box of 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 throughout the World. Proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Decg Compaivy, Lincoln, England



Entries can be made with Mr F. P Claridoe, the Kennels, on or before j MONDAY, August 12. Entries finaliy j close with Mr F. Healy, Henry's Hotel, at 9 p.m. on Monday, August 12. Professional riders must carry a penalty of 141b Any horse may be re-handicapped The Master reserves to himself the right to refuse any entry. 7 50



Mrs Emily Thorne, w%o resides at Toledo Washington, says she has never b?en able to procure any medicine for Rheumatism that relieves the pain so quickly and effectually aa Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and that she has also used it for lame back with great success. For sale by the Ashburton Ding Co.



In the matter of the Public Trust Office Acts for the time being, and in the matter of the estate of John Harper More is. late of Alfcrd Forest, in the provincial district of Canterbury, deceased. NOTICE is hereby given that all Creditors and others having claims against the above estate are required to send in to I he office of the Public Trustee, Customhouse Quay, Wellington, or his District Agent at Christchurcb, and in writimr, on or before the FOURTEENTH day of OCTOBER. 1895, full particulars of such claims, giving the items and amounta of the same ; and the Public Trustee will, at the expiration of the said time or as soon thereafter as conveniently may be, distribute the assets of the said deceased or ar<y part thereof among the parties entitled thereto, having regard on'y to the claims which the Public Trustee thall b;ive then had notice, and according to the priorities given by the Public Trust Office Acts for the time being to such claims as between them selves respectively.



Funeral Notices. FUNERAL NOTICES. •HPHE frienda of the late NriL Kay, .JL are respectfully informed that his funeral will move from Laghraor Home stead on WEDNESDAY, August 7, ab 9 a.m., and Ashburton Railway Station at II a.m. for Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 8 41 Undertakers.



PUBLIC NOTICES. FOOTBALL!!, A SHBURTON V. q^JMARU. CHAMPION MATCH. la the Domain on THURSDAY, August 8 (Arbor Day), at 8 p.m. 8 39



All moneys payable to (he above estate may be lodged to the credit; of the Public Trustee's Account; at any postal money order office. J. K. WARBUIITON, Public Trusteee. Public Trust Oflice, Wellington, July 26, '895. 7 186



In the matter of the Public Trust Office A eta for the time being, and in the matter of thn estate of Elizabeth Ann Hunt, hto of Ruapuna, in the Provincial District of Canter bury, deceased, jVrOTICE is hereby given that all ■*-' Creditors and others having claims against the above estate are required to send in to the office of the Public Trustee, Customhouse Quay, Welllngtonj or his District ijgent at Christchurch and in writing, on or before the TWENTY FIRST DAY of OCTORF.B, 1895, full particulars of such claims giving the items and amounts of the tame ; and the Public Trnstee will, at the expiration of the said time or as soon after as con? veniently may bo, distribute the assets of the said deceased or any part thereof among the parties entitled thereto, hav ing regard only to the claims which the Public Trustee shall have then had notice, and according to the priorities given by the Public Trust Office Acts for the time being to such chins is between them se'ves respectively. All moneys payable to the above estate nny be lodged to the credit of the Public Trustee's Account ut any postal money order office. J. K. WAHBURTON, Public Trustee. Public Trust Office, Wellington, August 2, 1895. 8 43



NOTICE is hereby given in pursuance of the Public Reserves Act, 1885, Olauscs 5 and 0, that the Ashburton! Domain will b6 eet apart for the Ashbur ton Football Club's match on THURS DAY, the Brh day of August, 1995*. on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the. following scale, viz., — For each Adult... ... One shilling For each Horse ... ... One shilling For each Trap One shilling , J. SEAL,Y, i Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. i 7 187



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. '"PHE Monthly and other payments will -*• be received at the Office, Tancred Street, THIS DAY TUESDAY, AUGUST G, 1895, From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 7 p.m to 9 p.m EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager.



Bheomatism.— Dr E. remedy never fai^s in periiianeiitly curing rheuma* t^srn, lumbago, sciatica, goat, etc, on© bottle gives relief. Price 10s, posfj free. J. W>



JfHE ABl AIT BRO9, GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. WE have just to hand a Large Consignment of WRIGHT'S CELE BRATED WATER BISCUITS in 41b Tins; Also th© following Varieties in 21b Tina :-— PARIS WINE, VANILLA WINE, FANCY MIXED, ARROWROOT, etc., etc. Hitherto these Biscuits have been packed in 2ib cardboard boxes, but seeing that the Biscuits get soft in the boxes, we have had them packed to our special order in 2ib airtight tins, thus ensuing the cnspness of the Biscuits, CHEAPEST & BEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY, AND BRUSHWARE. I Goods delivered daily. Orders by Past despatched with punctuality. NIMMO & BLAIR'S Choicest Vegetable Seeds in 3i packets and Flower Seeds in Id packets, always in stock. Call for catalogue. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. SHEARMAN BUGS., MARKET HOUBE.



BLACKSMITHING. I HAVE STARTED BUSINESS in the Shop recently occupied by W. H. Paget (behind the Post Office), where I will h& glad to see old friends and new ones. Good workmanship and moderate charges. Shoeing—Hacks, ss; draughts, 6s. James Burgess, GENERAL BLACKSMITH & SHOEING SMITH. 7 184 TO "^OTTAGE~&~M ARKET GARDENERS. T HAVE FOR SALE, by the Bag ,1 or por ton, BONE DUST and GT7AJSO. F. FEJRRIAIAItf, 8 22 ASHBURTON.



~E."t)- WILSONr HAIRDRESSER, (late of McGregor^). BEGS to notify to his numerous town and country customers, that he will Commence Business on MONDAY, sr,h Inst, in the new premises of MR C. PERCY, Tobacconist, East street,, Afh burton (next to Drug Company), Two years connection with Mk J. McGkegor is a sufficient guarantee as to his qualifi cation. He deaires a Continuance of that Liberal Patronage that has always been accorded him* Ladies' Halrcutting a Specialty, 8 8 Razors Ground and Set. LAZAKUSS SIGHT TESTING AND i SPECIALISE SPECTACLES. Sole ajent for Ashburton District, Q C A L E X, | JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURrON. T AZiRUS Painted System ensures jLJ comfort anl correct sight. Don't spoil your eyes by using badly fitting Spectacles, 5 97



TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. I AM Keeping Stocks of Jameson 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. I HAVE in Stock—-Fergusson and Mitchells Brown Paper aud Paper Bags of various sizes. F. FERRIMAN, Agent for the North British Insurance Company, and the Union Steam ship Company, Limited. 8 21 HINDS DISTRICT. FOR SALE—The Laaae of 50 acres, part of reserva 1071, nob far from the Hinds Railway Stasion, formerly in the occupation of G. M. Peaice. T. BULLOCK. I^o LET, dwelling houee of five rooms, - corner of Cameron and William Streets. T. BULLOCK. fjlO LET. — Shop and Dwelling in X Triangle. Rent required, 7a 6d per week. T. BULLOCK.



TIOR GENTLEMEN'S MERCERY — TBY — A. Lawrie & Co.| i SPECIAL BARGAINS IN HATS, CAPS, AND TIES, THIS WEEK. SEE WINDOW. We have also just opened a full Assortment of ZEALAND! A AND STANDARD BOOTS AND SHOES, The Best Brands only kept, which are being offered at very reasonable prices, A- LAWIUE & CO..- SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS.



PERTILIT Y. 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 Balphate of lime ... Trace Insoluble matter ... .20 100.0 | Price—£3 10s pci 1 ton ; railage free i 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 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 retained, making this the most durable of Manures, the benefit of which is seen up to the fifth or sixth crop. 8 18 F. FEREIMAN.



TO POULTRY BRBEDEKS. AND OTHERS. I HAVE specialty prepared BONE &VST for Poultry in half-hundred weight sacks. 8 1» F. J7EBRJMAN.



Clovers. Clovers, CLOVERS. £ HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply 01' WHITE CLOVER, TREFOIL, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, Also, a Large Variety of— COLONIAL-GROWN CLOVERS, RYE GRASS SEED, COCKSFOOT, Etc, Etc. Samples and Quotations of Clovers, Rye grass and Cocksfoot on application. A Complete Stock of GROCERIES, TEAS, AND PROVISIONS Always on hand and sSS)' IFOR CASH At Christchuroh Prices , IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, PLOUGH SHARES, RAW AND BOILED OILS, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE, In all Branches. WISJES AND SPIRITS Of Every Discription. I have Always for Sale— CRUSHED OATS, OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, (in Large or Small qviantities) OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICK WHEAT. Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER,, AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society J T Ford and Co



Tusiness Notices. SELLING ON. SELLIKG ON v m i n i| i: q n. ifl, v v II L o IS Selling the whole of his large and varied stock of STATIONERY, ACCOU.NI BOOKS, and FANCY GOODS for lowest prices for GASH, NEW LINKS OPENING UP. School Committees and Teachers supplied with all School Requisites, at par with Christchurch prices. A special line of BLUE BLACK INK on draught, excellent quality. Cream laid Foolscap from 10s 6d per ream, Chalk, Blotting Paper, Pens, Pencils, Globes end School Books. Account Books Made to Order, Ruled, Printed and Bound a 8 required Any Books and Publications required procured from Local, Colonial, or Londo'. Publishing Houses, NEW PIANOS from £26, sold on monthly payments of £h ORGANS from £16. Easy Terms. Violins, Strings, Pegs, Bridges, Accordians, Etc. Star, Humber Cycles for Ladies or Gentlemen, Latest Improvements, BestL Materiala Second-hand Bicycles. Cash or Terms. Cycle Extras, Agent for Adams, Cutties and Co., Christchurch. Send for catalogues. Buy the best machine yon can, [Stars are the best value obtainable; ■I. Iff. Jonei i opening* AivivouiVCEMEirr. THE ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY TTAVING taken the Premises lately occupied by W. W. SPENOER & 00., CORNER OF ARCADE & BURNETT STREET, Beg to intimate that they intend OPENING the same with a Large and Varied Stock of New and Seasonable Goods in DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS & SHOES, Bought at a large Discount from the Warehouses. Our Home Buyers advise us of large Shipments to arrive for the Spring Season, consequently the present Stock must be Cleared to make room for these goods. To effect this we intend offering them at VERY LOW PRICES FCti CASH. To particularise any lines would give the Public no idea of the value we intend offering, but we would ask them to call and inspect our Stocks, which comprise MANCHESTER GOODS, DRESSES, CLOTHING, MERCERY, B >OT3 AND SHOES, and we have no fear but that business will eventuate. OPENING DAY-lATDKHIY, JULY SO. ASHBUETON DBAPEKY COMPANY, CASH DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, ETC., Corner of Arcade and Burnett Street. 7 132 h. 0. SmiIMPTON, Manager. GREAT SALE OF FURNITURE.. DRAWING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, BEDROOM FUENITTT.BE. pAHPSTS, Linoleums, Chairs, Toilet Sets, Brass and Iron Bedsteads U Bodding, etc. Full-sized Brass Rail Bedsteads 425, usual price s(k Wicker Chairs and Cushions 20?, usual price 235. ALL PRICES EQUALLY REDUCED FOR ONE MONTH FOR CASH AT T, EL TTWDRILL & CO, CABINETMAKERS AND UPHOLSTERERS. TADCRED STREET, Opposite Arcade, and next Building Society's Office. APPRECIATION. THE nmaikablo increase of our business since we opened our New 'Tailoring Department shows tint the public appreciate our REDUCED PRICES combined with GOOD FIT, STYLE, AND WORKMANSHIP. Wo have just opened out a splendid lot of FANCY SERGES AND OTHER FASHIONABLE AND DURABLE WINfER SUITINGS. tfjy^*» Inspect our new department work and compare our Men's Fashionable **** All Wool Tweed or Scree Suits to measure. Reduced prioes~47s 6d, 555, 57s 9d, 60a, €ffs, 70s, 75. A JOB LOT OF MEN'S WATERPROOF TWEED OVERCOATS (with capes) To be Cleared at the following Beduced prices—l7s 6d, 21s, 25i and 27s 6d. Waterproof Tweed Overcoats made to measure (guaranteed thoroughly waterproof LARGEST ASSORTMENT IN THE DISTRICT 10 CHOOSE FROM. CRAIGERAD & BEERTMAN THE LIADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, ASHBUBTON Reductions! Reductions !! TO MEET THE TIMES, COAL Wostport Coalbrookdalo COAL COAL Westport Cardiff COAL COAL Black Ball 00 h L COAL Newcastle COAL COAL Malvern COAL COAL Mt. Somers COAL 5 cwt coal for 5s W. H. COLLINS & CO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, IRONMONGERS AND PAINTERS.