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The monthly meeting ot* the Wakanui Road Board was held on Saturday. Present —-Messrs G. Coe, G. W. Leadley, H. A. Mackay, and P. Stewart. Owing to the illnessof the Chairman {Mr M. Bruce) the ohair was taken by Mr.H. A. Mackay. CORRESPONDENCE. From the Receiver of Land "Revenue, Christchurch, stating particulars of amounts of thirds at credit and to accrue on reserves 264 and 2186, and requesting proposals of expenditure in terms of Land Act 1892.— Clerk to submit proposals. From tho Chief Surveyor, Christchurch, enclosing schedule of sections which furnish thirds, and form of proposals for expenditure, and the probable amount due of thirds to accrue—Clerk to reply. Prom Mr E. Herring, informing the Board that the Alford Company's lease of Reserve 1999 at Seafield expired on October ,81, 189$, and that his application to lease 869^ acres of the same has been accepted— Received, From Mr W. de B. Compton, stating that as he receives no assistance from the Board to enable him to prosecute the owners of stock found trespassing on the roads, he oaranot present the nuisance. _ from Mr George Todd, requesting that hi« name may be taken off the valuation roll for R.S. 25714 and 25307, Seafield, and that of Mr Charles S. Alington substituted —Alter atipn to be made. From Mr James Daily, claiming an extra length of two chains in his formation con tract at reserve 1496—Clerk to measure the extension and settle accordingly with Mr Daily on the completion of his contract. PETITIONS. A petition signed by Mr D. Butterick and others was presented, asking the Board to reconsider the closing of Elgin bridge, and suggesting that a new bridge of smaller dimensions be erected—Clerk to reply. A request was sent in signed by Mr James Wilson, of Dromore, and others, asking the Board to shingle some fifty chains of the road running in front of Dromore Bailway Station on to the Main South Road —Clerk to reply that the work will be taken ia hand after harvest. RESERVE 1496. Mr Joseph Tait interviewed the Board, requesting a day's piy for one man tussock ing on a road bounding reserve 1496—The Clerk to settle the matter at the final pay ment for forming the roads round the reserve. OVERSEER'S REPORT. The overseer s report was read and ap proved. CHRISTY'S BRIDGE. The Olerk having reported that Christy's bridge is in an unsafe condition, it was ar ranged that he meet the members for No. 2 Ward at the bridge, on a day to be decided, and inspect the same. The Clerk was instructed to write to the Ashburton County Council and Canterbury Mill Proprietors, asking their co-operation towards the expense of building new bridges at Christy's and Elgin roads

STORM WATER The Clerk was instructed to inform Mr John Brown thab complaints having been made of the storm water which accumulates on the Wakanui Koad fronting his property, the Board request him to ab once remove the obstruction to the natural level of the land BIRDS EGOS AND NESTS It was decided to discontinue the collec tion of and payment for small birds' nests, and to pay the sum of 2j per hundred for eggs only RATES The' Clerk was instructed to advertise that on and after December 31, 1895, ten percent will be charged on all outstanding rates for tbe year ending March 31, 1895 ANNUAL RATE The resolution passed at the last meeting striking a new annual rate was confirmed- Messrs'G-.W. Leadley and H. A. Mackay to sign the rate beok CHAIRMAN The Clerk was instructed to convey to Mr Bruce the Board's sincere sympathy for him during his severe illness, and to express their hope that his health may be speedily restored, and that he may soon be able to take his seat on the Board, of which he has been so long chairman HOLIDAYS It was resolved to close the office for the Christmas holidays from December 23 to 27 inclusive, and the" next meeting of the Boaid will be held on January 4, 1896 PAYMENTS Accounts amountiug to £123 4s 91 having been passed for payment, the Board adjourned

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Sporting. _TOWA___Ti__OING CLUB. ANNUA L _M E E T I N G. To fee held on the Racecourse, TINWALD, ON "WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 1896. PROGRAMME {Approved by the Canterbury Jockey CM and N.Z. Trotting Association. First race to start at 12.30 sharp.) I—New Year's Gist Handicap, open, o 25 soys ; second horse to receive 5 sovi from the stake. Seven furlongs. Noun nation 10s, acceptance 10a. 2— Pony Race Handicap, open, of 20 soys second 3 soys from the stake. _oi ponies 14.2 and under. Four furlongs Nomination 7a 6d, acceptance 10a Ponies to be on the ground for measure manbat 12.30 3—Tinwald Cup Handicap, open, of & novb ; second horse to receive 10 soy from the stake. One mile and a quarter Open to horses that have never won i stake in an advertised race exoeedinj i in value 150 soys. Winner of an; handicap of 40 soys or over after declara tion of weights to carry a penalty o 71bs. Nomination 1 soy, acceptance soy 4„j_inwal» Handicap Time Trot, of 9 boys ; second horse to receive 5 soys ou of the Btake. About two miles. Norm nation 10s, acceptance 10s s_Welter Handicap, open, of 30 soys second horse to receive 5 soys from th stake. Winner of the Cup to carry 71b penalty. One mile. Nomination 10s acceptance 10s 6—Novel Race, open, of 25 soys. Winne to become the property of the Clot I and to be sold by auction. Weight Bsl any overweight to be declared. Si furlongs Entrance 10s. 7— Flying Handicap, open, of 30 soys second horse to receive 5 soys from th sake. Winner of the Tinwald Cuf Welter Handicap, or New Year's Gif to carry 71ba penalty, or of both race to carry 141bs penalty. Six furlong! Nomination 10s, acceptance 10s 8— Hurry Sctjbry, of 12 soys; secon horse* to receive 2 soys from the stak< For horses that have never won publi money. Catch weights. Half a mih Entrance 10s, immediately after Myin Handicap is run. RULES AND REGULATIONS. I—The1 —The meeting will be held under th rules of racing. The Trotting Raceundc the rules of the New Zealaud Trottin Asseciation 2—No entry will be received except o the condition that all claims, disputes, an objections arising out of the racing shall b decided by the Stewards or whom they ma appoint. Their decision on all points cor nected with the carrying out of this pre gramme to be final 3—All races are open, with the exceptio of the Trot an 4 Hurry Scurry, which &r open only to horse* resident in the distric from October 1, 1895, to the date of meeting and ownad by a person who has resided i: the district for the same period 4—The district above mentioned i bounded on the north by the Selwyn river and on the south by the Waitaki river s—Five per cent will be deducted fron the gross of all moneys payable in accord ance with this programme, for the expensei of ths course 6—All nomination, acceptance anc entrance fees to go to the funds of the Club 7—ln 1, 5, and 7 events, horses winning any race after the declaratfon of weights tt carry 71bs penalty NOMINATIONS Nominations for the New Year's Gift, Pony Race, Tinwald Cup, Trot, Welter, and Flying Handicaps, accompanied by fee, name. age ; description and performances of horse, and colors of riders, must be in the hands of the Secretary, at Lagan's hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 pm. on WEDNESDAY, December 11, 1895. Nomi nations for Trot mast bo accompanied by pedigree of horse and three last perform ances WEIGHTS. Weights will be declared on or about December 21 ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for Handicaps and Entries for Novel Race must be in the hands of the Secretary, at Lagan's Hotel, Tinwald, not later th»n 9 p.m. on FRIDAY, December 27, 1895. A. A. FCOKS, 11 68 Secret iry



g|AIVD9!I-- (Sons Rraeaiyp*! Bxttrace There ari" Imitiitjong of Eucalypti * Extra ot In the market now, products, of pimple distillation forming rude i—inons oils. In order that tlmse crude oils may not ho taken, Otjk Ptjbk Volatile Eucalypti Extract, whic h is roooirnised' by the medical division of ihe Pmosian Government to be of per fectly pure jriKiu, as their information forwarded to B9 throuj.'. the Consul at Melbourne, March 2,1878 we stato '. — la proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of tho Universities at Bonn and Griefswal* , Pru«aia. and reported by Dr Schuiz, Professor of Parmacology, at Bon, uaA Professor Br Mosler, Director -of the Medical Clinic at G-r«ifs*ald, that only product? that tire saturated with oxygen and freed of adds, resinous and other substances:, adherert to primary distillation, will develops the sanative quulities proper to tho plant according to these authorities, and according to Pro fessor Dr Lister of England, and to Drs Bauer Melntire, Wood, Hazard, rtc, of America, is the only extract corresponding to scientific tests, and the enly on which possesses tha proper therapeutic vabie. ■ Sander & Son's Eucalypti Extract All other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which hnve.when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect and are abandoned aa an interna _medict>_nent. These so called Eucalypti Extracts which may have recei%'ed distinction at Exhibitions aa ommerciel articles are need Jor mechanical pur 6wn are only discernible:— By their deficiency In pungent odour (Which our product, the only genuine Jiucalypti Extracts de velopes most freely through its surplus of oxygen) By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance, being recuced in specific density through the presence of acids By their lasts, the result of th contracting ten doncy of red _ and tennates. xf these crude oils, so called eucalypti extracts are applied by mistake in cases o croup, bronchitis, diph tiieria, internal infammations, dysentery, wounds, th conaequences are appalling For safety always ask fo Sander an» son's Eucalypti Extkact and ere the old, well-tea »ed and reliable preparation,—Sand bant, Victoria! Australia. SANDER AND SONS' Ciarkes World-famed Blood Mixture is a guaranteed cure for all Blood, and Skin dseases, Ib is the most searching blood sleanser ever discovered, and it will free the system from all impurities from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, eczema, bad 'egs, sores and pimples of all kinds its effects are marvellous. Thousands of testi monials Sold everywhere at 2s 9d per bottles. Beware of worthless imitations and substitutes (1 fTHE PUREBRED CLYDESDALE 1 STALLION, Cavalier, Will Stand this season at Ashburton, and travel the Chertsey, Lauriaton-, and Methven districts. CAVA LI KB is a massive horse, plenty of bone and hair, is a beautiful mover, and has a perfect temper, lie is a bright bay horse, four years old, sired by Crown Prince, dam Polly. Grown 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 us brood mare with foal at foot, while his aire 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 aud seven champion prizes in the colony, arid seven first prizes in the Old Country, including Glangovv, Liverpool, and Edin burgh. Damsel took four first prizes, two Champions, ami four Champion prizes for either sex. CAVALIER is thus descended from the greatest prizetakers in the world, and cannot be beaten for breeding and appearance i\ umber of mares strictly limited, and early application necessary Terms—Four guineas; groomage 5s T. ROGERS, 183 Uwbjom. and Aihtmrfem



Stud Notices. 't^l^tboroughFred^ 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, Jdnr., 9 117 Proprietor Wakanui Blackwood Abdallah rTHHIS 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, season. | Groomage, ss. Black Cave A BEAUTIFUL BAY, rising four years, by Blackwood Abdallah, imp., out of Miss Cave—g.d. Wait-a-While. Both dams aie winners of several fast races. This colt stands 16 hands, is powerfully built, splendid temper, and is a grand mover. He will travel the Ashbur ton District, TERMS—Three Guineas, season. Groomage, ss.



Abdallah Shales WILL stand at the Owner's Farm, Lyndhursfc, and travel the Methven District. He is a dark brown colt, rising four years, by Blackwood Abdallah, imp., out of Twentyman—by the imported horse Shales. He stands 16 hands, has a perfect temper, and is a very fast mover. !TERMS—Three guineas, season. Groomage, ss. Full particulars, and ood paddocking, can be had on application to MAX FRIEDLANDER, or 10 23 The Grooms in Charge. 3TIO TRAVEL ASHBURTON AND X SURROUNDING DISTRICT, THAT WELL-KNOWN TROTTING STALLION, BALTIMORE. Black Horse, two white hind feet and white star on forehead, standing 16 hands high ; hy Blackwood Abdallah, dam Jess by Quicknilver j BALTIMORE won first prize as a two I I year-old at (JhriKtohurch and Ashburton f jin 1891, baatmg large fields, and has ! never been beaten in the show rina, 1 Raced three times, winning Maiden Saddle at Plumpton and Dash Handicap at Ashburton Particulars as to service from the Groom in charge or tho owner 114 p, MaQQBWIQg., YaJetta ;



AHRISTMAS Cl TtfEW yEAR'S Kxs.s. lonic, s.e. Matatua, s.s. Maori WE have just landed, ex s.e. lonic, a shipment of Goods, consisting of 18 HOGSHEADS OF CROCKERY, CHINA, AND FANCY GOODS, All of which have been selected by our Home Agents, with the utmost owe, to meet the requirements of our Customers and the public generally. CHAMBER SETS, TEA SETS, DINNER SETS, Printed and Plain Cups and Saucers and FANCY GOODS Of the Best Patterns and Latest De signs, in endless variety, too numerous to particularise. WE HAVE ALSO* OPENED UP (ex s 8 Matatua), FROM MACONOOHIE BROS, 15 CASKS GOODS, Suitable for tha Seasons requirements OUB GROCERY AND IRONMONGERY DEPART MENTS Will be found fully Stocked with Goods of the best quality We have also landed ex ss Maori a Specially Selected Assortment of CARPETS, OILCLOTHS, LINOLEUMS, HEARTHRUGS, etc, Which will be offered at a Special DISCOUNT FOR CASH. An inspection of our Stock is cordially invited. A. Lawrie & Co.



Andrew Orr IS SHOWING A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF MILLINERY. TRIMMED HATS AND BONNETS FRENCH FLOWERS, LACES RIBBONS, Etc. CORSETS, In P.D. Featherbone, Y. and N. Thompson's, and all the latest shapes DRESS~FwEEDS In French Costumes of 7yds lengths, also Mosgiel, Kaiapoi and Roslyn, Choice Designs Splendid Assortment of Orepons, Prints, Galateas, Gloves, Hoisery, Umbrellas, Ties, and Curtains. EXCELLENT KID GLOVES, guaranteed, at 2a 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 tad 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 JPV ll I Linoleum Stock V T °* iCy 1 "Wholesale Carpets |\.\V / Prices' and [ \ \ j



TSTANTED KNOWN THAT J. MOISON IS STILL THE LEADING BOOTMAKER For Best Workmanship and Reliability and Punctuality. Always on the spot personally to attend to the proper needs and care of his customers, No changing about, being locally too well rooted, Thepublie have every advantage In patronising him; their money remains in the place, and they get the best value in Boots and Shoes in Ashburton. THE CHOICEST STOCKS OF ALL KINDS ALWAYS ON HAND. Repairs done at once at J. MOISON'S MPEBMBABLE BOOTMAKER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. mHE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, (limited.) offices in all the colonies and in i THE UNITED KINGDOM 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~MQDERATE. 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. O YOUNG, Canterbury District Agent R. B. RKSTELL, Local Agent; or ARTHUR E. GIBBS, Secretary for New Zealand, Wellington 10 154 15s and 8d worth for ss. , POST free, any colony, Norton's Pumice Industry, 165 Liver pool street, Sydney, N.8.W., supply a Water Boiler, which boils a billy or kettle of water without wood or coals. a box of Tobacco Absorbents, enough for a year, a tablet of ( Ferret Brand,' and a block of i Volcano Brand' Soaps, which lathers in salt, brackish, or any water, a 21b tin of Volcanic Vaseline for general cleaning, scrubbing, washing, scouring, and as a healer and cleanser of wounds for man and beast, also a beautiful Work of Art, 30x20, entitled "The Young Colonial, who Knows a Good Thing," all for ss, simply as an advertisement; or particulars, 3d stamps. 11 73 Ymtrv (he Nm Vmm Tofaeee <



STKAiHMOKE PRIVATE HOSPITAL. FOR DISEASES OP WOMEN TS NOW OPEN FOR PATIENTS. For full particulars, apply to the medio al superintendent Strathmorb Hospital, 11 170 Christchurch, j ~~ STUD HORSES. NOTICE TO HORSE BREEDERS. TV yf~R J, R. BEGG'S Carriage Stallion Hoomeraifg Will travel the same Districts as las ytar, f? ISO



SHEARMAN BROS., MAKKBT HOUSE "Dear Maggie, you will keep on drinking M Oh, yea, dear ; I now well remember That muck whioh you buy at the door ; How Auntie suggested that Tea, And the doctors for ever are smiling, And a blessing from all she's, 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, Your father is getting so free And your system is wrecked to the core ; Of those ailments he suffered so greatly, But believe me the Tea that I'm drinking Through drinking inferior Tea. Is the stuff that will quickly restore, t . , , .  Then let's drink to the health of th. Your illness has taught me in drinking Agents, To he careful of poisonous blends And our pledge we all three agree Be assured I am drinking the Tiger That from now till the end of existence Whiohgthe dootor so highly commends. We'll swear by the Tiger Blend Jea. Shearman Bros., our Grooms are Agents God bless them for giving tht) Q, To a drink that's a great earthly blessing And saved us from bidding Adien. SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE. I, AGfENTS FOR ASHBURTON . I RATTRAY A SON, Agents for New Zealan



BRIDGE WORKS. ASHBURTON. THOMAS E. KIOVORTH, ENGINEER. OtEAMiSNGINEB, PUMPS, HOT AND 0;OLD W'A TKR APPAPATUS FOR ALL PURPOSES, -AGENT FOR- McJLaren* (Leeds) Traction Engines Crossley's Oil and Gas Engines Nelson's 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 Finest French Plums 20 Boxes Finest New Sultanas 1 Cwt Valencia Almonds 20 Boxes Fnesfc New Valencia Raisins 1 Cwt Jordan Almonds 5 Cwt New Peel, Orange, Lemon, 2 Cwt Dessicated Cecoanub and Citron 1 Cwt Mixed Spice 1 Cwt Finest New Spanish Muscatels 2 Cwt Icing Sugar 5 Boxes Mildura Dried Apricots 1 Cwt New Figs 5 Boxes Mildura Dried Peaches 2 Cwt Preserved Ginger 5 Cases Paramatta Lime Juice Etc. Eto, SCGAR. SUGAR. SUGAR. We have also to hand a shipment of MILLAQUIN CANE SUGAR which is Unequalled for Preserving Purposes Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. CHEAPEST Honse in Ashburton for GROCERIES, CROCKERY, & HARD WARE. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO J3Jt_\J^J_)»» MARKET HOUSE. The Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export Company, Limited. MANURFsEASON, 1895. THE Company has for Sale, Manure to suit all purposes and lands, at prices ranging from £2 17s 6d per ton, to £5 5s per ton. SPECIAL POTASH MANURES FOR CLOVER, POTATOES, & ORCHARDS. BONEDUST, ANIMAL MANURES, & SUPERPHOSPHATE, mixed ready for the drill. For List of Prices, etc., apply at the Company's Office, 191 Hereford Street, Christchurch, F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Or to D4YID THOMAB, Ashburton Agent. NEW ZEALAND LOAN & MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY RAKAIA AGENTS. 10 57



p I Flowers. Flowers. A LL lovers of Flowers are reminded ■**■ chat my Annuals, etc., from my first prize strains, will be ready for sending out first week in November, viz :—Asters, Annual Chrysanthemums, Gaillardias, Lobelia, Marigolds, Phlox Druramoridii, Petunia?, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias. Also, Geraniums, Dahlias, Chrysanthe mums, Tomato Plants, etc. N.B.—All orders by post or otherwise will receive my prompt attention. JAMEsHpORTER, Nurseryman and Seedsman, CLIFTON NURSERY, 10 10? Ailenton, Ashbnrton. Wool Scouring. w. t. wlbster I'OEGS to remh)d Farmers and others _£3 in the Aahburton and adjacent counties thati in his Wool Scouring Works, on the Ashburton river frontage, near the Bridge (formerly occupied by Mr j Homersham) he has every facility and appliance for the efficient Scouring of WOOL. This he is prepared to under [ take for Farmers and others on commis sion, and is besides a Cash purchaser of Wool, Skins, Hides, Fat, Tallow, and other by-products at full market rates. Ke will be happy to wait on Farmers, and be glad to receive offers at hii premises. The advertiser 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 11 184 MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS' ROILBINGS, Ashburton



Friedlander Bros., Limited. l~ WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. SEASON—IB9S-1896. WE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADTANOIS _ AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, AND FREBJ OF COMMIS- j 1 SION, on ALL WOOL placed in our hands for Sale, either locally or for I shipment to the Home market. j j^ OUR SEOOND SALE WILL TAKE PLACE AT OHRISTCHURCIt I ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13th. a I ' . s CLIENTS will kindly consign to MESSRS WOOD BROS, private J Siding, Addington, or, if more convenient, deliver their Wool either it J our Ashburton or Tinwald Stores, where it will receive the most careful . attention No charge will be made for transferring Clips from onr Stdres to t Christchurch, except railags. Wool intended for THIS SALE should reach ADDINGTON not later than TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1895. Friedlander Bros,, Limited. £50 Beward. IT can be saved by every good housekeeper if you Buy your Boots and Shoes at MELLOR'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, the Cheapest and Most Reliable Boot Store in Ashburton. 2000 pOttn itock to pick from and every pair at Bed Rock prices. NOTE— r Men's Good Bluchers 4s lid Men's Strong Shooters 9s lid Maids* Best Kid Shoes 5s 6d Ladies' Beat Canvas Shoes 4s 9d Ladies' Pretty Tan Straps 6s 6d readies' Neat Walking Shoes 6s 6d 240 pairs of English samples at Cost Price. Country Customers should Try a Pair of My Patent Dependable School Boots It will pay you to call and see for yourself. No one asked to buy The Goods and Prices speak for themselves. J. M ~E~L LOB, ZEALANDIA BOOT STOBBj;



DAVID THOMAS, (Late Matson, Cox and Co.) Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of JLiye Stock—Tinwald and Ashburton Alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., on FBißAts Sales '.f Wool Throughout the Season I Grain Bought and Sold on Commission I Clearing Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR- Matson and 00, Christchurch Booth, McDonald and Co, Christchurch White's Sheep Dip Massey-Harris Reaper aud 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 Mb W Barcock as my Agent in the Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton T HAVE the undermentioned Properties for Salp, viz., 280 acres Charing Cross, well fenced, all in grass 160 acres First-class Swamp Land, thoroughly improved, Flemington 62 acres First-class Land, Eiflfelton 1050 acres Dromore, in grand order 330 acres Tussock, Maronan 300 acres Tussock, Lismore 486 acres Good Land, splendidly grassed, Lismore I_hold Auction Sales of Sheepskins, Hides, Fat, Etc., every fortnight throughout the season Belfast [Freezing Go.'s Manures, I CAN SUPPLY Superphosphates, Blood Manure, Potato Manure, Rone Meal, and Bone Dust, ! IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES GREAT REDUCTION IN PRIOE OF PLANET JE. TOOLS t_ •' _ nil David Thomas, ASHBURTON



FRIEDLANDER BROTHERS, : LTD. ——:o:— — . WJE HAVE FOR SALEa Stock of New Season - SEEDS from the old established and well-known growers, SUTTON _ SONS, READING, ENGLAND/ at Lowest Current Rates, viz :— —MANGELS— Long Red and Yellow Globe. —TURNIPS— Purple Top Mammoth, White Stone, Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen Devon Grey Stone, Green Top Yellow Aberdeen, Imperial|JGreer Globe,' Green Top Yellow Swede, Etc. —CARROTS— Intermediate Red and Yellow Giant White Belgian. —rape- No 1 Broad Leaf Essex. Also— —CLOVERS— Colonial [Red, White, Cowgrass, Timothy and Alsike. J— GRASS SEEDS— Machine Dressed Rye-grass and Cocksfoot. MANURES For all kinds of Crops always on hand, from Islington. Productive Manure Syndicate, and all other makers. ALSO- Superphosphate and Bonedust :o:  We are now Booking Orders for WOOLPACKS, Seaming Twine, and Branding Material for the coming season. Also Binder Twine at exceptionally low prices. FHIEWI.ANDER~ MROa, JLimited.



Henry Zander. HEMY ZANDER. Wool Season, 1895-96. I"T now being an established fact thab L owing to the combined action of the iVool Buyers' Association, SO PUBLIC WOOL SALE OAN BE HELD IN ASHBURTON THIS SEASON, I have made arrangements with the Ashbnrton Woollen Factory and some Southern Wool Buyers to inspect my Wool here and purchase same at satis factory prices, thus saving Farmers the extraordinary high freight to Christ church My Clients are requested to deliver their Wool as soon as possible at MY WEST STREET STORE, (lately ocenpied by Miles & Co.) I AM PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES AT i ONCE, FREE, of Commission, on all Clips promised to be consigned to me for Sale during the season; or, failing to sell here, will beprepared, WITHOUT ANY CHARGE WHATEVER, to deliver it FREE ON TRUCKS at Ashburton, should Farmers afterwards wish ii sold at Christchurch for second Wool Sale or shipped direct to London. HENRY ZANDER, «: Mton



National Mortgage & Agency Company, NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY of NEW ZEALAND, Limited. Capital £1,000,000, Paid-up £200,000 HEAD OFFICE: 8 Great Winchester Street, London BRANCHES: Christchurch, Dunedin, Timaru, Oamaru, Invercargill, Wellington & Melbourne WOOL FOR LOCAL SALE OR SHIPMENT, THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited, are making Advanced on Large or Small Wool Clips intended fot either local sale or shipment to London, at Lowest Current Rates of Interest and FREE of COMMISSION Wool for Local Sale should be con signed to— NATIONAL MORTGAGE, CHRIST* CHURCH, and when for Shipment to NATIONAL MORTGAGE, LYTTELTON We have made very complete arrange ments in London for the disposal of Wool and can place our clients upon most favorable terms The Company's Shipments from the South Island alone last, season amounted to over l&OOO Bales. Clients are reminded that the Com pany's Articles of Association provide for Proceeds of Wool and Produce being Secured under Separate Trust for the special account, of principals WOOLPACKS, SEAMING TWINE and attestation Requisites supplied at Lowest Rates Note—Wool consigned to the Company ab Lyttelton for Shipment will be received into the Shaw, Savill and Albion Sheds Fk-~ of Charge; G.F.MARTIN, Manager, Christchurch. W.WALLIS, 10 119 Agent, Ashburton,



Wool, Wool, Wool T AM PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES WITHOUT COMMISSION, on WOOL placed in my hands for Sale or for Shipment to England. SHEARING REQUISITES Of the Best Quality Supplied at CHEAPEST MARKET RATES. D. THOMAS, Ashburton. CHRISTCHUROH WOOL SALES. I BEG to Inform my Personal Friends and Clients that owing to the action taken by the Wool Btjysbs Association, NO WOOL SALE CAN BI HELD IN ASHBURTON THIS SEASON. Whilst' deeply regretting this serious blow to the welfare of our district, I have not neglected my Clients' Interests, and have made satisfactory arrangements with Messrs H. Matson & Co., Addington, to Warehouse My Wool and. Display it to the best advantage. Clients are requested to consign as follows * i SEED COMPANY, account D. THOMAS ADDIEGTON. ; ALL WOOL so consigned will have !MY PERSONAL SUPERVISION and : will be Sold by Myself. Send advices promptly to me, care H. Matson and Co., Christeharoh, DAVID THOMAS, ASHBURTON N.B.—The Seed Company's Score fg New, and is without doubt the Best Wool Store in New Zealand, and should ba seen to be properly appreciated. 11185 ASHBURToFdOMMN BOARD, TEN POUNDS REWARD. fTHHE above Reward will be Paid to J. any Person who will furnish evi 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 LF. AWDRMWKS & CO.—Sale now t on o Surplus Stock of Fancy Goods, Toys, Books, Stationery and Account Books, and all at greatly reduced prices for cash, at L. F. Andbewbs & v



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