ROAD BOARD.

BAIOIXAIA

The ordinary meeting of the Rangltata f Road Board was held on Thursday, December 5. Present —Messrs Harper (chairman), Peter, Sawle, and Tarbotton. Mr Wright wrote regretting his inability to attend, having two meetings in Christ church on the same date. On the motion of tshe Chairman, leave of absence was granted. overseer's report. The report of the Overseer waß read and eonaidered. The various Hinds fords had been considerably damaged by the late floods, and had been temporalily repaired. The cutting at Maronan had been washed away, and was dangerous for travellers. It was ordered that the stream be diverted if practicable and the cutting repaired, and that the rest of the fords be made passable. TENDERS. The tender of J. Bruwa was accepted for metalling on Miller's road, and on Muyfieid to Anama road. The tender of P Good was accepted for formation and metalling on Railway road and Boundary road at Hinds. The cutting on road to Shepherd's Bash fco ba cleared. A tender was received from Mr Gr. I'ait, offering to break the stones on the re maider of the South Hinds road.—Held over.

KATE KOLL A number of alterations on the rate roll Were agreed to. CORRESPONDENCE From the Couoty Engineer, asking the Board to sanction the payment from thirds of the cost of providing water supply for several perpetual lease settlers at Hinds and one at Liflmore—Agreed to. From the County Council, requesting the Board to undertake the maintenance »f gravel reserve, jtf'rom the Receiver of Land Revenue, irequeating the Board to submit proposal for the expenditure of thirds accruing from new selections. —The Clerk had al fcaady submitted proposals which had been approved by the Land Board. From the same, forwarding particulars of moneys paid to the credit of ihe Board on account of thirds and fourths accrued for the quarter ended October 26, 1895 ; also particulars of moneys paid to the County Council on the same account for water supply. From the Secretary Charitable Aid Board, advising that the money is now available for payment cf wages to desti tute persons employed on reliaf works. POUND The poundkaeper's books were sub mitted to the Board for the usual quarterly examination. BELIEF WORKS ! The Clerk was instructed to apply to the Charitable Aid Board for the balance ; available for expenditure on relief works, j WATER SUPPLY Mr Carpendale waited on the Board with an application for a water supply for his perpetual leasa section No. 36518.— The Chairman was authorized to obtain the Council's permission to construct the sices and fords required, and to guarantee the cost from thirds. GOBSE | The Clerk was directed to Inform Mr ' P. Good that, unless he removed the gorse from the roads fronting R.S. 28187 ia hie occupation within one month from date, the work would be undertaken by the Board at his cost. Also to remind thai lessee o! reserve 2098 at, Ealing, that he had aot not complied with the request of the Board, dated September 25, to remove the fence from the road, KATE On tho motion of Mr Peter it was re solved that a rate of one farthing in the £ be struck and levied on all rateable properties in the district for the year ending March 31. 1895. , ACCOUNTS Accounts amounting to £275 4s 7d were rvwer? for payment and the Board ad journed.

THE ASHBURTON GtABDIAK: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1895;

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ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD, I TEN POUNDS REWARD. j n HE above, Reward will be Paid to \ \ any Person who will furnish evi-1 dence that will lead to the conviction of any Pert on or Persons for molesting the water-fowl or stealing flowers within the ; Domain. By Order, CHAS. E. FOOKS, Secretary to the Board. October, 1895. 10 7



Andrew Off IS SHOWING A BEAOTIFUL SELECTION OF MILLINERY, TRIMMED HATS AND BONNETS FRENCH FLOWERS, LACES RIBBONS, Etc. COrSeTS, In P.D. Featfaerbone, Y. and N. Thompson's, and all the latest shapes DBBSSTWBBDS In French Costumes of 7yds lengths, also Mosgiel, Kaiapol and Boslyn, Choice Designs Splendid Assortment of Orepons, Prints s Galateas, Gloves, Hoisery, Umbrellas, Ties, and Curtains, | EXCELLENT KID GLOTES, guaranteed, at 2s 6d per pair. MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING



In endless 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, in "very style and fit. Ladies' and Gent Canvas Shoes in all sizes and colors. All sold at the Lowest Cash Prices. Immense A I ItV 1a I linoleum Stock iT\ *f Carpets "^.^ / Prices, and \^ 1



(|iAE!ifKl!I & goiaa 3?Bsea!yi»Sl Kxtrart (7v _____ There ar* imitations of Eucalyptio Extract in the market now, products of s>mple distillation forming rude resinons oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, Our Pure Volatile Eucalypti Extbact, whic'l is recoeuised by the medical division of ihe Prusainn Government to be of per factly pure jriijin, as their information forwarded to hb tbrbup". the Conßul at Melbourne, March 2,1878 we atnte . - I Is proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn an<l Griofswnl' , Prussia, anri reported by Di Sckulz, Professor of Parmacoiogy. at Bon. (.Jd ' Professor Dr Mosler, Director of the Medical Clinic at Grcifswald, that only products that Are saturated with oxyjjea and freed of a'-ids, resinous and other substances, adherert to primary distillation, will develops the sanutive qualities proper to the plant according to these authoriticf, and uncording to Pro fessor t;r Lifter of England, and to Dra Bauer Molntire, Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, is the only extract corresponding to scientific test?, and the Wily on which possesses tbe proper therapeutic valie. Sander & Son's Eucalypti Extract AH other crudn oils are to bo classed among the turpentines, which h»ve, when used as medicine, no therapentic efl'ect and are abandoned as an interna medicoaient. Those so called Eucalypti Extracts which may have received distinction at Exhibitions as ommercisl articles are used for mechanical pnr csos are only discernible:— By their deficiency in pungent odour (Which our product* the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts de velojjes most freely through its surplus of oxygen) By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance, being recuced in specific density through the presence of mMb By their taste, the result ol th contracting ten doncy of real ia and tenn&tes. tf these crude oils, so called eucalypti extracts are applied by mißtake in cases o croup, bronchitis, diph tbcria, internal infammations, dysentery, wounds, th ccusequences are appalling For safety always ask fo BAHDEB AND SON VS BOCALY1 JTI EXTRACT and SB the oM, well■tes^ed and reliablo preparation.—Sand hurst, Viotorin, Australia. SANDER AND SONS'



I STUD HORSES. NOTICE TO HORSE BREEDERS. TUTR J, K. BEGG'S Carriage Stallion Boomerang* Will travel the same Districts as las year. 9 180 THAT~GRAISBLY BKED TROTI'INO t I HORSE, Experience, BY GENERAL TRACY, DAM FANNY, Will Stand this season at Owner's Stable , LAUBISTON, Travelling to Methven once a week. EXPERIENCE is a bright bay colt, white star on forehead, and white hind fetlocks, standing over sixteen hands high. Winner of first prize as a two-year-old at Ashburton in 1894. His dam, ianny, is by Tribun , out of that well-known trotting mare Fan, and bred by Mr Cameron, of Springfield. His sire, General Tracy, is full brother to Kentucky, being by Berlin (imported) dam Jenny Tracy (imported ) Hiram Woodruff (that great authority on trotting) drove Jenny Tracy a mile in 213J before she left America, and he also used to drive Berlin's ful! brother, Mambrino Dudley, and says in his book if eTer there was a horse could trot a mile in two minutes, Mambrino Dudley could before ! seeing so much stud duty. It is thuß evidet. • that Kentucky and General Tracy contain the very best strains of American trotting blood Terms—Three guineas per mare j groom age ss, payable at first service Mares taken in to graze at Is 6d per week. Every care taken, but ho responsibility DENIS McKENDRY, 9 181 Lauriston



Impubities in the blood—We have seen hosts of letters from people who have re ceived great benefit, from the use of Clarke's Bood Mixture. Ifc cannot be too highly estimated, for it cleanses and clears the blood from all impurities. This ia a good testimonial from the "Family Doctor "which gees on further to say : " It is the finest blood purifier that science and skill have brought to light, andwe can with the utmost confidence recommend ifc to our subscribers and the public generally." For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eczema, Bad Legs, Skin and Blood diseases, Bores and Pimples of all kinds its effects are marvellous. Thousands of testimonials. Clarke's Blood Mixture 1b sold everywhere, at 2s 9d per bottle. Beware of worthless imitations and substitutes 4



PUBLIC NOTICES CHEISTCHUROH WOOL SALES. 3BF.G io Triform my Personal Friends and Cliems rbafc owing to the action taken by the Wool Buyeis Association, NO WOOL SALE CAN BE HELD IB ASHBURTON THIS SEASON, Whilst depply regretting this serious blow to the welfare of our district-, 1 have not nejjlecittd my Clients' Interests, and huve rurtdo.sFitifcfrtctory arrangenn-iiis will Messrs IJ. Matson & Co., Aldington, to Warehouse My Wool an*. Dit-play it t; the beat advantage. Clients am itquested to consign as follows :— SEED COMPANY, account D» THOMAS ADJ.IKGTON. ALL WOOL ao consigned will have MY Pu-RSOJNAL SUPERVISION and ■will bo Smjlcl ly Myself. Send advice. I promptly to me, rare 11. Matson and Co., Christcharch. DAVID THOMAP, ASHBURTON jf B,—The Seed Comyttuy'« Store is Bew, and is without doubt the Best "Wool Store in JNew Zealand, and should be seen to be properly appreciated. 11 185 Venus '/ffbaeia Latest Sweets,



THE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE STALLION, C&Yalier, Will Stand this season at Ashburton, and travel the Chertsey, Lauriston, and i Mefhven districts. CAVALIER is a massive horse, plenty of bone and hair, is a beautiful mov^r, and has a perfect temper. He is a bright bay horse, four years old, sired by Crown Prince, dam Polly. Crown Prince by Lord Salisbury (imported) dam Damsel (imported). Polly out of Darling, sired by Prince of Wales, imported at a cost of fifteen hundred guineas. Damsel was a prizetakcr at various shows in Otago and Southland. .Polly was also the dam of the champion horse Hard Times, and was first at the Southland A. and P. Show as brood mare with foal at foot, whiie his sire Crown Prince is admittedly one of the best draught entires in the country. Lord Salisbury was never beaten in the Show ring, taking eight first prizes and seven Champion prizes in the colony, and seven first prizes in the Old Country, including Glasgow, Liverpool, and Edin burgh. Damsel took four first prizeo, two Champions, and four Champion prizea for either sex. CAVALIEK is thus descended from the greatest prizetakers in the world, and cannot be beaten for breeding and appearance in umber of mares strictly limited, and early application necessary Terms—Four guineas; groomage 5s T. BOGBES, 9j IS2 Drenwre mi Aghfewtat



SHEAEMAJST BROS., MAEKBT HOUSE "Dear Maggie, you will keep on drinking " Oh, yes, dear; I now well remember That muck which you buy at the door ; How Auntie suggested that lea. And the doctors for ever are smiling, And a blessing from all she b entitled And life is becoming a bore." For suggesting such excellent Tea. " Dear Mother, I know that your nerves are How happy our home will be, Maggie, , are all ruined, Yoor father is getting so free And your system is wrecked to the core } Of thoße ailments he suffered so greatly. But believe me the Tea that I'm drinking Through drinking inferior Tta, Ia the stuff that will quickly restore. , . Then let's drink to the health of the Your illness has taught me in drinking Agenta, To be careful of poisonous blends And our pledge we all three agree Be assured I am drinking the Tiger That from now tell the end of existence Whichfthe doctor bo highly commend*. We'll awear by the Ttger Blend Jea. Shßarman Bros., our Grocers are Agents God bless them for giving the Q, To a drink that's a great earthly biesmng And saved us from bidding Adieu. SHEAEMAN BBOS., MARKET HOUSE. AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON RATTRAY & SON, Agents for New Zealan



BRIDGE WORKS. ASHBURTON, THOMAS E. KILWORTH, ENGINEER. OTEAM ENGINES, PUMPS, HOT AND OjOLDW'ATER APPAPATUS FOR ALL PURPOSES. —AGENT FOR— McLaren' (Leeds) Traction Engines Oroasley's Oil and Gas Engines Nelaonrs Portable Blast Furnaces.



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 Fineßt 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 Desßioated Cocoanub and Citron 1 Owt 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 Ginger 5 Cases Paramatta Lime Juice Etc. Etc, S CIGAR. 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 pcnctuallt?. CHEAPEST Hoose in Ashburton for GROCERIES, CROCKERY, & HARD WARE. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE-



SEASON 1895. TO STAND this Season and Travel the LA DRISTON and neighboring Districts, The PUREBRED CLYDESDALE HORSE PKOTKCTIOW. PROTECTION is a dark brown, standing sixteen hands two inches on good legs, with immense bone and plenty of ham He is compactly built, has splendid sound feet, and is a magnificent movei, 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 MeCormack was imported by the late David Neabit, from McCormack Bros., 'lasmania PROTECTION'S dam, Maggie, bred by Mr Henderson, Southland, is by Mr McKeilar's Prince Royal, Christchurch grand-dam, Old Magpie, by Old Prince of Wales (imported). Prince Royal is by Macintosh's Prince Charlie (imported from Scotland to Victoria). It will be seen by the foregoing pedigree that PROTECTION has descended from the best and most fashionable blood in Scotland and the Colonies TERMS—On application. Guarantees as per agreement. Groomago fee, 5s ; payable. at first service AH season or guarantee mares, if sold or exchanged, to be held as in foal PETER DRUMMOND, 254 Lauriaton.



Stud Notices. ___ I npHE THOROUGHBRED STALLION ; FRIVOLITY, (Cadogan—Nonsense, Albany—No Name Will Travel in the WAKANUI AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS THIS SEASON. For further particulars see Cards or apply to D. COCHRANE, June., 9 117 Proprietor Wakanui Blahhwood Ahdallah. THIS well known sire will travel the Ashburton District during the coming season. His progeny hold the most records on the New Zealand Trotting Tracks. TERMS—Four Guineas, sewon. Groomage, ss.



Black Cave A BEAUTIFUL BAY, rising four years, by Blackwood Abdallah, imp., oat of Miss Cave—g.d. Wait-a-While. Both dams ace winners of several fast races. This colt stands 16 hands, is powerfully bnilt, splendid temper, and Is a grand mover. He will travel the Aihbnr ton District. TERMS—Three Guineas, leason. Groomage, ss.



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



**P0 stand at T. Harold a Stables, West Belt A near Hospital, and travel THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTS, The Imported Standard bred TROTTING S.TA^LLION, SACRAMENTO. Brown Oolt; atar in forehead, enip on nose both hind pasterns white. Foaled May 21 1891. Ered by J. B. Haggin, Banoho de Paso Stud, Sacramento, California. Sired by Albert W,, 11333. Record, 2.20. Ist dam, Promptresß, by Prompter, 2305; 2nd dam, Walla Walla Maid, 2.35, by Bellfounder, 62 Albert W., 11333. Reoord 2. 20, and winner of 25 heats better than 2.30. Sir of Little Albert, 2 10; High Tide, 2:17£; Dudly Aleott, 3yre, 2.26* ; and Flowing Tide, 2.14|. By Electioneer, 125. let dam Sister, by John Nelson; 2nd dam, Lamott mare Electioneer, 125. Sire of Sunol, 2.08|; Palo Alto, 2.OS|; Mazanita, 2.16; Anteso, 2.16J; Adair,2.l7J; Lot Sloeum, 2.17J; Norval, 2.17J; Bonita, 2.18J; and 145 others with records better than 2,30. By Hamble lonian, 10 (Rysdyk's) I hereby certify that the Bbove Pedigree is correct J. B, HAGGIN, per F. G. DONN. Sacramento has started three times, end won the Maiden Harness Trot &i Plumpton last season. Paddooking accommodation provided for mares, Is 6d per week. Terms on application to T. HAROLD, Groom in oharge, or Mangan and Wilson



THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION GORTON WILL TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE ASHBURTON COUNTY, and Stand at his Owner's Farm. GORTON, by Thunderbolt—Lyra, 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 moat successful racing stock in England. Thunderbolt was probabfy the most brilliant horse in England of hla day, having beaten Buccaneer (who is credited with the fastest mile on record—l.3B}, the only time they met j 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 Blizzard, St Malo. Piqtw, Con jurer, Emmaaon, Langley, Enfield, Mistral, Rothamstead, Warrington, ifrrington, Rancor, and Euroclydon 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, Wakanai, Ashburton.



fliO TRAVEL ASHBURTON AND X SURROUNDING DISTRICT, THAT WELL-KNOWN TROTTING STALLION, BALTIMORE. Black Horse, two white bind feet and white star on forehead, standing 16 hands high ; by Blackwood Abdallah, dam Jess by Quicksilver BALTIMORE won first prize as a two year-old ab Ohristchnrch and Ashbnrton in 1891, beating large fields, and has never been beaten In the show ring Raced three times, winning Maiden Saddle afc Piompton and Dash Handicap at Ashburton Particulars as to service from the Groom In charge or the owner 114 D. MoOORMIOK, Yaletta



TO TRAVEL fche Hinds, Rangitata, Mayfield and adjoining districts, THE ENTIRE HORSB ZULU, BY OAMEL-RUTH Terms for Season £2 10s, payable January j 1, 1896, For particulars, apply to 1018 B. BURNETT, in <;b§rge,



Fuftiic Notions. ' , HRIBIMAB O. MEW REAR'S GOOD?. Ex s.s. lonic, s.s. Matatua, s.s. Maori ¥E have just landed, ex s.s. lonic, a shipment of Woods, consisting of 13 HQGSHEADS OF CROCKERY, CHINA, AND tfANCY GOODS, 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 SETS, TEA BETS, DINNER SETS, Printed and Plain Cups and Saucers and FAKC* GOODS Of the Best Patterns and Latest De signs, in endless variety, too numerous to particularise. WE HAVE AL?6" OPENED UP (ex s & Matataa), FROM MACONOCHIE BROS, 15 CASES GOODS, Suitable for the Season's requirements OUft GROCEKY AND IRONMONGERY DEPART MENTB Will be found fully Stocked with Goods of the best quality We have also landed ex ss Maori • Specially Selected Assortment of CARPETS, OILCLOTHB, LINOLEUMS, HEARTHRUGS, etc, Which will be offered at a fepecial DISCOUNT FOR CASH,



An inepection of our Stock is cordially invited. A. Lawrie & Co. Wool, Wool, Wool T AM PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES WITHOUT COMMISSION, on WOOL placed in my hands for Sale or I for Shipment; to England. I SHEARING REQUISITES ! Of the Best Quality Supplied afc CHEAPEST MARKET RATES. D. THOMAS, Ashbnrton.



mHE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, (limited.) offices in all the colonies and in the united kingdom j TOTAL NEW BUSINESS since commencement of the Society exceeds TWENTY-ONE MILLIONS, Being an average of a million for each year of its existence premiums" moderate. Claims paid immediately on proof of death and title. Policies kept in force out of Surrender Value as long as there is sufficient to pay one quarterly premium, Write for Proposal Forms and all information to E. 0. YOONG, Canterbury District Agent R. B. RESTELL, Local Agent; or ARTHUR E. GIBBS, Secretary for New Zealand, Wellington 10154



■»•■» ■- ■■■■—.— —'— —..«»—«M~~———w.,^ Wool Scouring*. W. T. WEBSTEE BEGS to remind Farmers and others in the Ashburion and adjacent counties thati in hfe Woel Scouring Worka, on the Ashburton river frontage, near the Bridge (formerly occupied by Mr Horoersham) 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, and oth«r by-products at full market rates. He will bo happy to wait on Farmers, and be glad to receive offers at his premises. Thi advertisar attends all the local Hide and Skin, etc., Sales, but will be pleased to deal privately and make terms person ally with Clients W-T. WEBSTER, ASHBURTON SCOURING WORKS . 11 164 COAL | MODNT SOMERS J COAL GOAL t HOUSEHOLD I COAL COAL rnHIS well-known and favorite House X hold Coal is now delivered at the following rates per 4 ton truck :— Westerfield Railway Station, 16s per ton, freight paid.. Ashburton Railway Station, 16s per ton, freight paid ; Meth. yen, 19s 6d, freight paid. All orders must be accompanied cheque or P,O. uder. GEORGE PARK, Mount Somerß.



Friedland'er Bros., Limited. j ~ WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. SEASON—IB9S-1896. WE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES . AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, AND FREE 01? COMMIB- J SIGN, on ALL WOOL placed in our hands for Sale, either locally or for shipment to the Home market. OUR SECOND SALE WILL TAKE PLAGE AT OHRISTOHUROH i ON FBLDAY, DECEMBER 13m 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 Ohristchurch, except railage. Wool intended for THIS SALE should reach ADDINGTON not later than TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1895. Friediander Bros,, Limited. £50 Reward. IT can be saved by every good housekeeper if you Buy your Boots and Shoes at ' MELLOK'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, the Cheapest and Most Reliable Boot Store in Ashburton. 2000 poun atock to pick from and every pair at Bed Rook prices, NOTB- Men's Good Bluchers 4s lid Men's Strong Shooters 9s lid Maids' Best Kid Shoes 5s 8d Ladies 1 Best Canvas Shoes 4s 9d 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 Patbot Dependable School Boots It will pay you t6 call and see for yourself. No one asked to buy The Goods and Prices speak for themselves. J. M ~F~L LOB, ZEALANDIA BOOT STOREr



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 "Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on Fridays Sales 'Jt Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements AGEHTFOK— Matson and 00, Ghristchurch] Booth, McDonald and 00, Ghristchurch White's Sheep Dip Massey-Harris Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedin Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures



I beg to inform my Rakaia Clients and others that I have appointed Mr W Barcock as my Agent in the Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton T HAVE the undermentioned Properties for Sale, viz., 230 acres Charing Gross, well fenced, all in grass 160 acres First-class Swamp Land, thoroughly improved, Flemington 62 acres First-class Land, Eiffelton 1050 acres Dromore, in grand order 330 acres Tussock, Maronan 300 acres Tussock, Lismore 486 acres Good Land, splendidly grassed, Lismora IJhold Auction Sales of Sheepskins, Hides, Fat, Etc., every fortnight throughout the season Belfast [Freezing Go's Manures, I CAN SUPPLY Superpkosphates, Blood Manure, Potato Manure, Bone Meal, and Bone Dust,



IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES IGREAT REDUCTION IN PRICE OF PLANET JE. TOOLS. David Thomas, ASHBURTONj



MEDLANDEK BBOTHEIS, LTD. WJE HAVE FOR SALEa Stock of New Season's SEEDS from the old established and well-known growers, SUTTON & SONS, READING, ENGLAND, at Lowest Current Rates, viz:— —MANGELS— f Long Red and Yellow- Globe, —TURNIPS— Purple Top Mammoth, White Stone, Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen, Devon Grey Stone, Green Top Yellow Aberdeen^ ImperialjJGreen Globe,}; Green Top Yellow Swede, Etc. -OARROTS- Intermediate Red and Yellow Giant White Belgian. —rape- No 1 Broad Leaf Essex. Also— —CLOVERS— Oolonial^Red, White, Oowgrass, Timothy and Alsike. I—GRASS SEEDS — Machine Dressed Rye-grass and Cocksfoot. MANURES For all kinds of Crops always on hand, from Islington, Productive Manure Syndicate, ar>d all other makers. ALSO— Superphosphate and Bonedust. We are now Booking Orders for WOOLPAOKS, Seaming Twine, and Branding Material for the coming season. Also Binder Twine at exceptionally low prices. FRIEIIIiAIVDER BKO», Limited,



_________Jlen£^Zan^ler ! ■ HEJMBY ZANDER "" Wool Season, 1895-96. TT now being an established fact that w ?W to*c combined action of the Wool Buyers' Association, N°tS^ LIC Woo^ SALE CAN BE i HELD IN ASHBUBTON THIS SEASON, 1 have made arrangements with the Ashbartoa Woollen Factory and some m i un Buyers to inspect my Wool here and purchase same at satis factory prices, thus saving Farmers the extraordinary high freight to Christ church My Orients are requested to deliver their Wool as soon as possible at MY WIST STREET STORE, (lately occupied by Miles & Co.) ./AM PBIPARED TO MAKI MEERA.L CASH ADVANCES AT ONCE, FRBK of Commission, on all Ultps promised to be consigned to me for Sale daring the season; or, falling to sail ke*e»*JM»e Prepared, WITHOUT ANY SPARGE WHATEVER, to deliver 16 \ Rf® °N TRUCKS at Ashbuxton, should Farmers afterwards wish it sold ib Christchurch for second Wool Sale or shipped direcb to London. HBNBY ZANDER, Ashbnrtoß



National Mortgage & Agency Company, TtfATIOKAL MORTGAGE AND il AGENCY COMPANY of NEW ZEALAND, Limited. Capital £1,000,000. Paid-up £200,000 HEAD OFFICE!: 8 Great Winchester Street, London BRANCHES: Christchurch, Dunedia, Timaru, OamarCj Invercarglll, Wellington & Melbourne WOOL FOB 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 Bates of Interest and FREE of COMMISSION Wool for Local Sale should be con signed to— NATIONAL MORTGAGE, CHRIST CHUKCH, 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 onr clients upon most favorable terms ''The Company's Shipments from the South Island alone last season amounted to over I8?OOO Bales. Clients are reminded that the Com* panya Articles of Association provide for Proceeds of Wool and Produce being Secured under Separate Trusts for the special account of principals



WOOLPACKS, SEAMING TWINE I and all Station Requisites supplied at ! Lowest Bates Note—Wool consigned to the Company ab Ly ttalfcon for Shipment will be received into fche Shaw, Savill and Albion Sheds Free of Chabgb G. F. MARTIN, Manager, Chriatchnrch. W. WALLIS, 10 119 Agent, Ashbarbon.



Musical A CARD Mrs A, G. Glaridge, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBURTON. TEFMS ON APPLICATION __ MISS CAESON HAS Resumed Teaching Pianoforta and Organ and will b« able to give her whole attention to her Pnpila. For terms, etc., apply to Mrs Alcorn, Have lock Street, or at residence, Havelock Street. Pupils could be boarded if re quired. 4 41



JLIjEWEIjIjYM O WEI^ PIANOFORTE, SINGING, k HARMONY. THE NEW TERM HAS JUST COMMENCED. TNTINDING PUPILS kindly com _1. mnnicate as early as possible. Theoretical Class for Preparation! of Junior Intermediate and Senior Examina tion of the Trinity College, London, meets on SATUKDAY MORNING at 8.30 a.m. ADDRESS, BOX 80, ASHBURTON. HANOEOETE, AMEEIGAN OEGABT, AND THEOEY OF MUSIC. Mrs Bowman Fox, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, Entrance up Photographer's StAfrcaes, and Havelock Street. THEORY CLASS—THURSDAY.



1895. PIAMOFORTE, SINGING AND FRENCH. MES F.~MAKM®, WILLS STREET WEST rriH! THIRD TERM WILL, BEGIN X MONDAY, September 16. Vacancies in each of the above, Terms on application. THE VIOLI^ MISSBESSIE SIMMONDS Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS' BOILDIKGS, Aehbnrton WANTED KNOWN. —F. S Jeffiues, leading Confectioner and Fruiterer, of East Street, next the Corner. Hot Pies at any hour and Tea and Coffee also. N.B, Lady Attendant Frnit of every description. Ladies Boom a specialty. I*ls