ROAD BOARD.

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The usual monthly meeting of the Mount Somers Road Board was held last Monday—, All the members present, and Mr Chapman in the chair. OVERSEER'S RKI'OKT The Overseer's report was read and considered Freezing Point Cutting.—The Overseer reported having agreed with contractor Beckley for this cutting to be cleaned out, also to plant about 1000 willow cuttings, and put up a fence round them, for the sum of £8 sa.—Agreed to. Bedlam Bay Road.—The report stated that Mr J. Ellen had finished his share of the work on this road.—Resolved to let him the remainder of the work at the Overseer's estimate.

River Crossings.—Resolved to ask the Upper Ashburton Road Board to contribute towards the maintenance of the three cross ings on Taylor's stream. Gorse Nuisance.—Resolved, owing to the bad winter, to allow more time for the gorse on the roads to be cleared*

Mr John Hutchison interviewed the Board with respect to the boundary fence between him and Mr Smith's, one of the Boards tenants, and asked the Board to compel Mr Smith to put the fence in repair. —Resolved to write to Mr Smith, and request him to put the fence in repair as soon as possible. Spoor's Road.—Resolved to pay half coat of drain from this road to the creek, and the Overseer was instructed . o arrange with Mr Williams for the work.

Lambie Boad. —fha Overseer was in structed to get ruts filled in oa this road, and get snow grass cut down where re quired.

COERESFOSTDKNCE. From Mr Donald McKenzie, asking for about four chains of his road to be shingled. —The Overseer was instructed to inspect and report ab the next meeting. From Mr J. H. Muirhead, asking for the name of Mr Charles Me Williams to be put on the roll for lot 2, part of reserve 240.-— Ordered to be done.

From the Anama Road Board, agreeing to pay half cost of maintaining Valetta cross ing.—Received.

From the Wakaoui Road Board, te con ference small birds' nuisance.—Received.

From the Ashburton County Council, asking for a copy alterations made to the rolls every month.—Ordered to be attended to. From the Receiver of Land Revenue, stating that the sum of £9 17s 2d had been paid to the Board's credit on account of tbirda and fourths.—Received.

From the Resident Engineer's officer, asking information as to ratee of wages paid hy the Board.—The Clerk stated that he had sent the required informal ion. From the Charitable Aid officer, on the iubject of fuada available for expenditure on relief works.—Received.

From Mr A. E. Peache, regarding the Mount Somers racecourse reserve and! com mittee, stating that an application to Mr Purnell for Mr 7 nrton's lease.—Mr Purnell Informed him that the Road Board had no power whatever to delegate their powers to a committee, as the Governor only delegated his powers tc them, and further that the Road Board as a Road Board had nothing to do with the racecourse, but that the members for the time being of the Road Board were also ex officio members of the Racecourse Committee. Under the above circumstances, he {Mr Peache) could not accept appointment on any Race course Committee.—Letter received. After some discussion, it was resolved to appoint Messrs Harrison, Hood, and Symes a sub: committee to attend to the racecourse matters, and report every month to the Board,

SATE NOTICE. Mr Harrison asked leave to withdraw the notice standing in his name, which was agreed to. He then proposed that a rate of I of a penny be made on all rateable property in the district, payable in one sum on Sep tember 23; seconded by Mr Hood, and carried.

UNUSED KOABS IX THE DISTBICT. The Clerk was instructed to prepare a list of the roads fenced in, and not used by the public. EENDERS, Main road from the Mount Somers school to the Buccleuch station.—The Overseer was instructed to call tenders for reforming about forty chains of this road to he done in the worst places. ] VALUATION ROLL. The Clerk was instructed to write to the Aahburton County Council re valuation of the Alford Forest hotel, which was only £40, whereas it was £504 last year, and point over to them the loss to revenue for the next three years. t^T.-j ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £61 9s 4d were pissed for payment and the Board adjourned.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

AN OLD HULK.

London, September 19 The prison hulk Success, a hundred years old, after lying in the colonies for many years, successfully completed the voyage from Adelaide, and has arrived in the Thames The vessel, which left Adelaide on March 31, is attracting a good deal of attention. i

MISSING.

London, September 19 The barque Stoneleigh, which left Melbourne for London on February 27, is posted at Lloyds as missing.

THE PAMIR COMMISSION

London, September 19 The Pamir Commission defines the southern limit of the Russian sphere from the va]ley of Herirub to the Chinese district of Sarikol. The relations between the British and Russian officers are very friendly.

New Hebrides.

Sydney, September 20 The French warship Scorff, after capturing the murderers of Francois I Rassi, the well known French trader, who was shot by natives at Santo Island, one of the New Hebrides group, had to take off the French missionary, owing to the menacing attitude of the islanders.

SPORTING.

AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB SPRING MEETING.

Sydney, September 19. Light rain fell this morning, but it was cot heavy enough to affect the course, and the afternoon tamed out sunny and pleasant. There was good attendance for an an off day. The following are^the results of the principal events of the third day's racing—- The Craven Plate; one roile and a quarter.—Delaware 9at 41b, 1; Georgic 7st 41b, 2; Newman 9st lib, 3 Nobleman and Delaware led till entering the straight, where they were challenged by Georgic. Nobleman fell back, but a fine finish was fought put by the other two, and ended in victory for Delaware by three* quarters of a length. Time, 2min Igsec Wtcombe Stakes ; one mile and three furlongs,—Hopscotch 9s» lib, 1; Atlas 9s 51b, 2; Woodford 7st 91b, 3. Hopscotch was in front all the way, and won as he liked by a length and a half. Time, 2min 35sec, Sydney Handicap j 1| mile.—Sundial Bsfc, 1; Koyal Rose 7st 101b, 2 ; Reconstruction 6st 131b s 3. A splendid finish, Sundial only getting home by a head.

Melbourne, September 19 Harvester has been scratched for the Cup.

GERALDINE RACING CLUB SPRING MEETING.

Geraldine September 20 The following acceptances have been re ceived for the first day's races :—

Squatter's Handicap.—Speculator, Rose hill, Maximus, Moderation, Starling, Fire King, Pony Moore, Mea Culpa C4ebaldine Trot.— Fairchild, Woolloo mooloo, Ihe Duke, The Fiddler, May, Chancellor, Nobbia.

Geealdine Cup. — Chaos, Speculator, {nvader.

Flying Handicap. —lord Zetland, War rington, Georgie Sharp, Lady Origlen, DelorainCi Hamilton, Mea Culpa, Misa Orwell.

Okaki Trot—Commotion, Woolloomooloo, The Duke, Clifton, Young Berlin, The EMdler s Wee Ben, Kripple, Wailii, Transit Boyal, Christina, Polly, Tye. ; ' Bemield Handicap — The Arbiter, Speculator, Georgie Sharp, Frenchie, Brrmgtcn, Starling, Kaiser, Moderation, Fire King, Lady Origlen, Miss IVjac, Lerd fSfcansbury, Coolgardie.

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One Box of Clause's B 41 Pills is warran ted to cure all discharges from the Urinai y 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 Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug OoMFAnY. Lincoln, England Fob the Blood is the Life -Clarkes World-famed Blood Mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from j whatever cause arising. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eczema, Bad Legs, Skin and Blood diseases. Pimples and sores of all kinds its efiects are marvelous. Thousands of testi monials. Beware of worthless imitations and substitutes 5 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy gives the best satisfaction of any cough medicine I handle, and as a seller leada 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, MiUersville, 111. For sale by Ashburton D/ug Company.



Mr D. Thomas. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from the Mortgagees to Sell by Public Auction as above, — AH that parcel of land situated near Dromore, being R.S. 27312, being the whole of the land included in certificate of title, vol. 131, folio 149, The land is of fair quall'y, has a j Cottage upon it, is well fenced and cub- j divided, and with other improvement is weli worthy the attention of men with small means. No Eeserve Sale at 2 p.m. DAVID THOMAS, 9 95 Auctioneer A~JR^O~A~D K. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from a Client to Sell by Public Auction at the above date and fixture, viz : 1 Bay Colt, 3yrs, by Lord Cranley dam Diamond by Kelvin; beat all comers as a yearling and also first as a two-year-old at the Ashburton Show Also, on account of a Southern Client, 2 Trutka containing 10 first-c!ass Draught Mares and Geldings from 4 to 7 yeara old, broken to all kinds of farm work DAVID THOMAS, 9 160 Auctioneer. "T HaVE for Private Sale One tirst-class JL Roan Mare, suitable for hdy or children going to school to drive; will pass traction engines and trains. Can thoroughly recommend her; also, Light WaesoneUe. D. THOMAS, 9 155 Auctioneer. winFermere ohurgh, fjPHE time for Receiving Tenders for 1 Painting, Etc, is EXTENDED to 10 30 a.m. on SATURDAY, 28th inst Specifications may be seen at my office, Arnade Chambers J. WARD, Secretary Longbeach Parochial District. 9 164 TENDER ACCEPTED. THE Tender of Benjamin Hampton is accepted for Ploughing, Harrowing, Sowing, and Rolling. 9 172 S. P. ASKIN 'RENDERS are invited until MONDAY *- September 23, for REPAIRING the Lyatt Dwelling House and Stable, Westerfield, Specifications to be seen at Baker Bkos , corner Wakanui Road, aiad Case Street. 9173 C. W. BAKER. IN THE ESTATE OF NEIL KAY, Dtceased. A LL Pur sops having in their posses if>- sion Books, Documents, or other Property belonging to the late Ned, Kay, of Lagmhor, waggoner, are requested to deliver the f-ame to me forthwith. CHAS. W. PURNELL, Solicitor for the Administratrix. ; Ashburton, September 20. 9 170 \ r^ REV PEAS FOR SALE. I hare a few SACKS, § Vil E. W. HANMEIt. , _____ • GASOLINE, NaPTHA, OR PRO DUSTS OV NaPTHA. nnHB Public are reminded that as from JL this date the USE of these OILS for HEATING or LIGHTING PUR POSES is NOT ALLOWED by any Insurance Company doing business in the Province of Canterbury. CANTERBURY FIRE UNDER WRITERS' ASSOCIATION. H, R. HOMAN, o%m Swwtwy. (



A severe rheumatic pain in the left ehoulder'had troubled Mr J. H. Loper, a freil known druggist of Dcs Moines, lowa, for over sis mdhtha.' At times :tHe pain was ai> severe that he could not lift anything. With all he cpuld do he could not get riS of it until he applied Chamberlain's Pain Balm * I only made three applications of it,' he says, 'and have since been free from ail pain.' He now reoommendg it to persons similarly afflicted. It is for sale by the Amhburton Drug Company; I Don't Cough—Relief can be obtained immediately. Use " KEATING'S CCKGH LOZENGES —well known as the utterly •unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly re commended by many eminent physicians., (They at once check the cough and remove the cause—without any after effect; the most delicate can therefore take them. Ine Lozenge alone gives ease—one or two at bedtime ensures rest. Sold everywhere in $8« J3§4 each



| Mi* T 8 Bullock, ' SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21. TO GRAIN MERCHANTS & OTHERS jpOMMODIOUS Wool and Grain Stores 1 and Offices centrally situated in West and Moore streets, and known as Miles & Go's, being town sections 114 and 115, with stores thereon fronting Moore street; 113 and 130, Leasehold, fronting West street, wich all buildings thereon. Intending Purchasers are reminded that the Sale of these properties takes place at • the Arcade TO MORROW at 12 noon. E. W. HANMER, T. BULLOCK, 9 167 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21. Quarfer-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 date, On account and by order of the Mortgagees,— T.S. 741, containing J acre, at the corner of Peter Street and Town Bolt 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. BOLLOCK, 9 109 Auctioneer. "SATURDAY, SEPrEMBE¥~2BT Town Property, conveniently situated in Cox Street East, being T.S 794, with Dwelling House thereon. MR THOMAS BULLOCK has re ceived instructions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date, On account and by order of the Mortgagee,— T.S, 794, containing | acre, fronting Cox Street East, on which is erected a well built dwelling House of four rooms and scullery. The grounds are in very nice order, land first-class quality. IS ice little pro perty. Inspection invited Sale at 11.30 T. BULLOCK, 9 168 Auctioneer "sATURDayTsEP rEMBERIsr Town Property, centrally situated near the Post Office and Railway Sution, being T.S. 237, with commodious Boarding House therecn. MR THOMAS BULLOCK has re ceived instruct ions from the Proprietor to Sell by Public Auction ab the Arcade, on the above date, — That valuable T.S. 237, containing | Acre, fronting Cameron Street and next the Wesleyan Church, on which is erected a commodious Boarding H>uso, lately occupied by Mr Campbell Thi3 property is centrally situated, being only a few chains distant fr<_>m the Post Office and Railway Station. Terms at Sale Koto time of Sale—ll.3o '£. BULLOCK, 9 169 Auctioneer YOU SALE, VALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY -J /~\ ACRES Magnificent Land, having JL ' ' threfl frontages on Winter, Allen, and Middle roads, surrounded by well grown Plantations, Allenton Suburban District, Very desirable site for a private re&idence ; healthy locality. To be sold as a whole, or in two lots. Terms if required. T. BULLOCK WlNSLOW—Sections 66, 93, 99 Offers are iuvited for these T. BULLOCK TINWALD. FOR SALE at a low price and on easy terms, Cottage and Section fronting Graham's Road, Tinwald. T. BULLOCK. HINDS— For Sale T.S. 48, Hinds Township T. BULLOCK. ipOR SALE An Improved Farm of " 400 Acres odd, Wakanui Plains ; mostly in grass and well watered. 200 Acres on the Mitcham Road, all in grass. 250 Acres, noc far from the Racecourse, fronting Mitcham Road, T. BULLOCK. I O LET, at a low rental, Shop and I Dwelling in Triangle, brick build ings* T. BULLOCK I^o LBJT, at a low rental, Dwelling in Moore street. T. BULLOCK. 'I'XGWJS Section 797, Cox Street, capita *- building site. Offers are invited for chis at once, as the owner has made up his mind to sell at a sacrifice. T. BULLOCK. Friedlander Bros., Limited. "" CLEARING SALE AT GHERTSEY. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1895. MESSRS FRIEDLANDKR BROS., Limited, instructed by Mr Geo Loader (who has disposed of his farm), will Sell by Public Auction on the farm, about two miles from Chertsey Railway 1 Station, — THE WHOLE OP HIS STOCK '•' AND IMPLEMENTS, Including 2 Draught Horses, 1 Hack, 2 Head Cattle, 2 Drays and Frames, 1 Massey-Harris Binder, Cam. bridge Roller with Turnip Sower, McSherry Drill with Set Harrows, Grass Seed Sower, Set six-Leaf Harrows, Chaffcutter and Hoi-se- Power, Whitechapel Cart and Harness, Wool Press, Grindstone, 3£ tons Oat Sheaf Chaff, 3 sacks Grass Seed, Riding Saddle, quantity of Harness, Fencing Wire, Furni ture, and a large lot of Sundries. By permission of Mr Loader extra entries will be taken. Luncheon Provided. Salo at 12 o'clock. RUDOJjFH FRIEDLANDSR, 9 IS7 Auottoaetr



Public Notices. ~~ wX^TtITd /"1H AFF-BAGS. Highest Price Given. Apply at Onoe, to FRIEDLANDER BROS. 9 164 TO FARMERS. CyANTED TO BUY, GOOD DUN FEED OATS. Apply 9 162 M. HOBBS. FOR SALE, TF LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS, Either for Cash or on Deferred Payment THE MOUNT HUTT ESTATE, I Apply to MR C. MURRAY-AYNSLEY, On the property, °MBBSRS HARMAN & STEVENS, 9 148 Christchurch. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL & PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. mHE ANNUAL HORSE PARADE X Will be held in MONA SQUARE, ASHBURTON, (By kind permission) ON SATURDAY, SEPT. 21, At 12 o'clock noon. All Horses mast be on the ground by 11.30 a.m. sharp. W. SIMPSON, 9 84 Secretary. MEETINGS. FRIDAY — Evensong afe 730. Choir practice at 8 p.m. SERVICES-SUNDAY, SEPT. 22, by Rev T. A. Hamilton ' MountSomers—lla.m., Holy Communion Staveley Hall—3 p.m., Holy Communion Alford—7 p.m., Evensong Services by Rev H. Pukchas In St Stephen's Ohaieh, 11am. and 6,30 p.m. Seafieldat3p.m. 9 128 -ABRIVED OUR NEW SPRING PATTERNS IN TWEED COATINGS AND TROUSERINGS —TAKE NOTICE— WE Buy Direct from the Mills and considering we have Thirty one branches to Supply, we therefore can give the public the Best Value Obtainable. NEW /CLOTHING T7UCTORY. —SPECIAL NOTICE— Consider you are Encouraging a Grand Industry. wjs EMPLOY UPWARDS oi' 600 HANDS Men's Trousers to Measure, 15a, Colonial Tweed. Men's Suits to Measure, 555, Ashburton Tweed. Men's Rough Serge Suits, 59s 6d, Colonial. SEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, ALEX. HBNDRY, Manager. WEDDING PRESENTS WEDDING PRESENTS WEDDiHO PRESENTS HIRE Largest and Choicest Stock of A New Goods suitable for Wedding Presents is to be fonnd at the JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT OF S. SUE X- All Goods marked in plain %ures at lowest prices. S. SALEK, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, &AST STREET. The noted place for sound and reliable workmanship in watch repairs. TITI, the Qndersigj4ed, hereby agree to charge from this date—FlVE SHIL LINGS (ss) for Shoeing Hacks, and SIX SHILLINGS for Shoeing Draughts, Cash, i J. R STEEL GEORGE KIDD CHAS. REID. August 30, 1895 8204 FOB SALE. POTATOES— Prime Seed and Table 1 Quality. Derwents, Bath Kidneys, and Lapstones. Seed Potatoes are new to the district, and should give excellent results. 9 49 F. FERRIMAN. BONES. I AM a Cash Buyer of Dry Bones, in any quantity, delivered at the Mill s Wakanui Road.



Public Notices. BONE DOST, / AF the highest analysis, for Sale by I U 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 ia seen up to the fifth or sixth crop. 8 18 F. FERRIMAN. TO POULTIiY BREEDERS AND OTHERS. I HAVE specially prepared BONE DUST for Poultry in half-hundred weight sacks, 19 F FERRIMAN. IMPORTANT TO LADIES. Andrew On is showing A LOVELY DISPLAY OF A FOR Spring & Summer. EVERYTHING FASHIONABLE j AND NEW. Juat Opened, ex s s Gothic. i New / New Millinery, f^ I Gloves, New jX |L I New Mantles, \^s\ \i Corsets New X^X jane* Oapes, I I Sunshades, New *wb I New Dress 1 Flowers, Fabrics V^<svi I eatnors» in all |^\ 1 -^bons, Shades, "^ I Etc. STUD NOTICE. TO Stand at Aahburton, and travel the Methven, Alford Forest and surrounding districts, THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE Marlborongh. BY ST. GEORGE — FAREWELL, Fall brother to Au Revoir. MARLBOROUGH was a very good performer. During his racing career he started in 51 races, 19»of which he won, II seconds, and 9 thirds, showing excep- I tional brilliancy and gameness. For farther particulars appy to j. McDonnell, 9 132 Ashburfcon. THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION GORTON WILL TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE ASHBUKTON COUNTY, and Stand at hia Owner's Farm. GORTON, by Thunderbolt—Lyra, is a chestnut, stands nearly 17 hands high, and hia Pedigree Bhows him to be descended both on dam and sire's sides, from the most successful racing stock in England. Thunderbolt was probabfy 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 (sire of Albany), one of England's most fashionable sires, out of a Touchstone mare. Gorton is the sire of such well-known per formers as B izzard, Stives, St Malo,Pique, Oonjurer,Emmason,L<»ngley,Enfield, Mistral Rothamstead, Warrington, Eirington, Rancor, and Euroc ydon which ran second in the autumn challenge stakes. Tebms : One Mare, £5 5a ; two or more mares, M 4s each. Proem's Fee, ss. Owner at time of service held responsible for fee. Mares grazed at Is 6d per week,. All care, but no responsibility. For further pr^o^lasa apsfty %o SAMUEL BROWN, Proprietor, Melroie Fww, Wak»nui, Aehfourtos, 181



Public Notices, Clovers* Clovers. CLOVERS. f HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply OF WHITE CLOVER, TREFOIL, ALSIKE, TIMOIHY, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, Also, a Large Variety of— COLONIAL-GROWN CLOVERS, RYE GRASS SEED, COCKSFOOT, Etc, Etc. Samples and Quotations of Clovers, Bye* graiss [and Cocksfoot on application. I | A Complete Stock of GROCERIES, TEAS, ANT PROVISIONS Always on hand and SOLD FOE CASH At Ghristchuroh Prices, IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, PLOUGH SHARES, RAW AND BOILED OILS, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE, In all Branches. WINEjS AND SPIRITS Of Every Discription. 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— Snn Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society J T Ford and Co TO FISHERMEN. TT7E are now showing our New Season's Stock of FISHING TACKLE from the celebrated makers^ Messrs Joseph Warner and Sons and W. Barleet and Sons, Redditch, England, which will be a sufficient guarantee of quality. Fly and Minnow Rods in Greenheart Hickory, Bamboo and Ash, Whitebait Phantoms, Devons, Archer Spinners, Trans parent Minnows, Etc. Plaited and Woven 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 Tops, Check and Plain Reels in Brass, Vulcanite and Xylone, Etc,, Etc, John Orr & Co, FISHING LICENSES MAY NOW £E OBTAINED FSOM US.



SPRING. SPRING. " The Corner." ? Beg to Announce that they are Oponing Up New Spring Goods in all Departments. * mHESE GOODS have been selected with great care in London and M»a I cheater, personally by MX W. H. COLLIER, whose previoaa experience of the Home market and knowledge of Ashburton wants and requirement* enabled him to buy the Goods on the very best terms The Display at " THE CORNER " will be found the Largeßfc and Fines* in Ashburton for Taste, Variety and Durablity. Everything it new, the. very cream of fashion at Horn» for Dress Goods, Fancy Silka, Millinery, Gloves, Ties, Hosiery, Prints, Ribbons, Curtains, Art Muslins, Fancy Drapery, Calicoes, Men's and Boys' Clothing, Shirts, Hate, Ties, Boots. You are Invited to Inspect all the Newest Novelties we have just opened up. W. H. COLLIER THE "CORSKR." NEW SHOW ROOM. UIOB SPECIAL DISPLAY OF Linoleums, Oilcloths, Carpets. NOW OPEN LUBLOWS BUILDINGS, TANORED STREET. MITCHELL & TIMER. TANOEED STEIfiET. ' TAILORING. PRICES DEDUCED TO MEiiT THE TIMES. NEW SUMMER GOODS, comprising a CHOICE SELECTION of the Finest Qualities and Patterns obtainable. |^*<Ye Guarantee Fit. Style, and Quality of Material fqual to the best we h»ve hitherto produced. And our prices are HEBUCJtD 15s to 20a PER SHIT lean than formerly, Men's all wool Tweed op Serge Suits to measure from 47« 6d Men a ail wool Tweed or Serge Trousera to measure from 14* 64 Encourage Local Industry, Genuine Tailoring Every Garment made on tb Premises. Guaranteed to maintain our reputation as THE LEADING TATLORS AND OUTFITTERS. CRAIGHEADTBERBYMATf, N.B—Order early to avoid the rush before the chows, etc, 8 143 £50 Reward. FIFTY POUNDS SAVED, FIFTY POUNDS REWARD. IT can be saved by every good housekeeper if you Buy. your Boots and Shoes AT ' : : - MELLOR'fI ZEALANDIA BOOT $TOBE, the Cheapest and Most Reliable Boot Store in Ashbarton. 2000 pound stock to pick from and every pair at Bed Rook prices. NOTE- Meu's Good Bluchers 4s lid Men's Strong Shooters 9a lid Maids' Best Kid Shoes 5s 6d Ladies' Best Canvas Shoes 4s 9d Ladies' Pretty Tan Straps 6s 6d Ladies' Neat Walking Shoes 6s 6d 240 pairs of English samples at Coat Price. It will pay you to call and see for yourself. No one asked ta boy, Th« Goods and Pricei speak for themselves. -NOTE ADDRESS- J. MEL L O JR, ' 2EALANDIA BOOT STORF, TANCREI) STREET, ASHBURTON. FOR SALE. j LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND I SPEOIALITE SPECTACLES. THE Undersigned is instructed to Sell a Six-roomed HOUSE, with |-ACRE Sole ajent for Ashburfcon District, Ground in a good locality. Sole reason q £* A L E X, for selling is that owner is removing to J, 5 the suburbs. This property is well worth twwtu't two inspection, being a bargain, either for JliWJfiUdl.K, j residential purposes or as an investment EAST STREET; ASHBURTON. 948 F. FERBIMAN j AZARUS Patented System ensures — — J (joujfojt ftnc | correct; f-ight. Don't TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. **** hJ mhkg h^ 7 *t? —_ — FOR SALE. I AM Keeping Stocks of Jameson and Anderson's Indian and Ceylon A FI X X PROOP SAFE Teas, which for so many years havp secured such an extensive sale, and 950 F. IBKRIMAW. which have a deservedly high reputa* : ' tion. 820 f. ferriman. TO COTTAOE & MARKET OABDENEBS. I HAVE in Stock—Fergusson and »»«. Mitchell'3 Brown Paper and Paper Bags of various sizes. T HAVE FOR SALE, by the Big 1 or per ton, BONE DUST and F, FERRIMAN, GUAffO. Agent for the North British Insurance ■ P, |? |H RI f| % t " Company, and the Union Stpana-j sbip Oowpany, Umited, 8318 S2 ASJIBXJBTON» ;