ATHLETIC.

Tht Ch«W]tf«M»lilp Meeting

Napier, February 22 The New Zealand Athletic (. Lampion - ship Meeting opened to-day, on the Recreation Ground. The weather was fine but the heat was oppressive, though , for a time a light wind from the east cooled the air, About 2500 people wer6 present, including many visirois from all parts of the colony. The feature of the day was undoubtedly the cycling events, and the winners of each of the events w cheered. Only eleven events were got off to-day, and of these eight count in the aggregate points for the championship, for which the fcore at present is—Auckland 23, Canterbury and Wanganui 16 each, Otftgob, Wellington 4, Bawkts Bay 3, Manaw»tu 1. The meeting wili be con* tinued over to-morrow, when the remain ing championships will be decided. The following are the resuha of to-day's events : — Half Mile Bicycle Champ:onßhip—Rey nolds (Auckland)! ; Pither(Chrißtchurch) 2; Jones (Christchurch) 3 Won by a drzen lengths, lima 1.92 sih 250 ?ards ; first beat.—Holder (Wan ganui), 1; Francis (Auckland), 2. Richard son (Napier) also ran. Won easily. Time —27sec- Second heat —Jones (Auckland) 1; Nathan (Wellington; 2. Smith (Christchurch) also ran. Won by four yards. Jcnee jostled Nathan at the turn- Time—27 2-6 th. Third heat —Broad (Christchurch) and Fraser 'Napier) dead heat. CrawEhiw (Dunedin) md Neagle (Napier) also ran. Orawshaw gave up. Time—27 2-sth Bee. Final Heal—Broad 1, Jones 2, Nathan 3. Three Mile Walking- Creamer (Auck land) 1; Brady (Auckland) 2; Talbot (Wellington) the only other starter, gave op at half distance. Time—23 43. Half Mile Flat—Low (Dunedin) 1 ; Stuart (Wellington) 2 ; Hunter (Napier) 3. A fine race, won by a dozen yards. Time —2 2 High Jump—Bailey (Wanganui) sft 7f in, 1; Brown (Christchuroh) sffc 6|in, 2; Lowrie (Auckland) sft 4lin, 3. Five-Mile Bicycle Championship— Pither (Christchurch) 1; Reynolds (Auck land) 2; Jones (Chrittchmch) 3. Won by a yard after a great tussle. Time— 13.12 l-sth. Mile Flat—Davia (Auckland) 1; Ran kin »Wanganui) 2; Bell (Manawatu) 3, Won all oiio by five yards. Time— 4402-sth. ■ i Putting the Weight—Louisson (Christ church) 34fc 6jin, 1; Hepburn (Napier) 32ft 9§in, 2. Ten-mile Bicycle Race—Pither (Christ church) 1; Jones (Christchurch) 2 ; Rey nolds (Auckland) 3, This was undoubtedly the best race of the riay, and a ding-dong race between Jcnes and Pither, and re sulted in a win for the latter by a couple of yards. Time—27.ls 3-sth. 120 Yards Hurdles—Martin (Auck land) 1 j Harley (Christchurch) 2 ; Roberts (Auckland) 3. Won byay*rd. Time— 16 3-sth sees. Pole Jump—Kingsley (Wanganui) 10ft 6in, 1; Adaett (W*nganui) lCfc 3in, 2. j Napiek, February 23 The weather this morning was dull and i threatening and spits of rain fell about eleven o'clock, but the evidences were more for heat. The half hour's rain would rather improve the track, as it was getting hard. Yesterday Brows, of Christchurch, j and Angell, of Wellington, were pretty! well knocked out. Angell will not start in the three mile event. Dodwell taking his place. Brown is suffering from a strain sustained in the high jump. Yesterday Browc suffered his first defeat in the high jump, and after Bailly was declared the winner he decided to have a try at sfb9 n, Jbut the committee owing to pressure of time were unable to give him an oppor tunity. The two B's are * dandy pair of jumpers, and would take beating ira any company. Everything points to a large attendance this afternoon. Auckland is regarded as "nionle" for the banner, with Canterbury a good secondV However should Martin and Roberts fail in the 440 hurdles, Canterbury may carry off the honors. In the evening the visitors were entertained to a social, and on Sunday are to be driven around the suburbs. 100 Yards Championship -First Heat- Holder 1, Patrick 2. Won by a yard. Time—llsec. Second Heat—Nathan 1, Jones 2. Won on the post. Time— 10 4-sfch spc Third Heat—Broad 1, Fraser 2. The only starters. Tiire— 11 l-sth sec. It is still raining and the attendance is small. Final-Patrick (Wellington) 1, Nathan (Wellington) 2, Holder (Wangimui) 3. Patrick ran a great race, and just beat Nathan on the tape. Time- llaeo.

SPORTING.

dunedin:autumn meeting.

THIRD DAY.

v Dune din, February 23 A heavy shower fell at noon, which interfered greatly with the attendance. The weather, however, promises to be fine. The following are results :— Hurdle Handicap, of 80 soys; two miles and a quarter.—Smuggler, 9.0, 1; Empire, 12.5, 2. Won by five lengths all out. Time 4.45. Dividend*— £ 2 and £3. Hopeful Stakes Handicap, of 120 bovb ; six furlongs.—Barmby, 8.9,1 j Rancor, 7.0, 2; Bloodshot, 8.0, 3. All started. Time— 1.20. Dividends-—£4 5s and £3 13s. Bloodshot and Barmby ahot out when the tapes were raised, bnt th« former quickly supplanted the two-year-old and won in a hollow style.—Before the race was ran Mr Stead insisted on Derrete making a declara tion that Barmby was owned by Matthew fiherwin, and running in his interest. itoRBUKY Handicap, of 180 soya ; one mile and a quarter.—Outpost, 8.3, lj Prime Warden, 97, 2 ? Casket, 8.4, 3. Saracen and Esparto were scratched. Casket, Skir misher, and Captive were in front passing the stand the first time, with Outpost last. Along the back stretch Captive showed in front, but at the home turn the whipss were all out, and Outpost shooting out a hundred yards from home had the race won. Prime Warden finished second, and Skirmisher again absolutely last. Time—2il4s. Divi dtnds—£B lls and £3 Is. Makshau., Memoeial, of 200 soys; six furlongs.—Hippomenes, 8.11, 1; Musketry, 6.7, 2; Gipsy Grand, 7.7, & Only starters. Won by three lengths.

LABOR

SyDVEY, January 22 The Conference of the Workers' Union protested against the employ ment of black labor in Queensland and coloured crews on mail steamers. It was resolved to favour reconciliation amongst the various sections of the labor party, better political organisa tion and the completion of the Ballarat scheme of federation. Sidney, December 23 The Pastoralists' Union having in formed the Australian Workers' Union Conference that a definite statement as to the arrangement for settlement of the shearing difficulty in future cannot .be made till the next meeting of the Pastoralists' Council, the Conference decided to maintain the 1091 or verbal agreement under Conference terms during the forthcoming season, unless the pastoralists agree to a Conference to arrange mutual terms. Mr Spence, President of the shearers' Union, says unless the Conference is granted there will be a renewal of hostilities fora pQMiderabic time*

Black Flags

Paris. February 22

News has been received that the Black Flags have captured a French envoy in Tonquin, killing: thirteen of the guard. The French in a later en gagement with the pirates lost thirty five men killed and wounded.

The German Navy.

Berlin, February 22

The Budget Committee, despite pro tests on the part of Government, re duoed the estimates for keeping the fleet in commission by 800,000 marks.

ROAD BOARDS.

MOUffT HVIT

The adjourned monthly meeting of the Mount Butt Board was held on Thursday. February 21. Present—Messrs D. Came ron, P. Drummond, and J. Batty. It was decided to replace the bridge oh the Blackford road, and one on the Gorge road, with fords ; also fco form about l£ mile of the road by McAvey's and John slon's sections, and to arrange with Messrs Middleton and Quinn re road to their sections. The question of repairs to Barker's road was postponed. Mr 0. Ola k wrote, advising sale of his township section—The alteration on the 1 oil was sanctioned. Mr J. Dent wrote re bank on the Railway road.—lt was decided that members of the Board meet Mr Dent on the ground on March 14. Accounts to the amount of £51 83 Id were passed for payment. The Methven Cricket Glub asked permission to make a cricket ground on the Domain which was granted.

School Committees.

A ahlinrtoai ' The Ashburton School Committee met on Thursday. Present—Messrs Bean (chair man), Chapman, Macpherson, Braddell, Meddins, Paul, and Greenslade. An apology was received from Mr Craighead. The chairman reported the credit balance at the bank to be £30 15s 7d. Correspondence was read from the Educa tion Board, forwarding quarterly statement of schools ; regarding pupil teachers ; for warding salaries and scholarship expeusea ; circular re vacancy on Board and list of candidates ; and declining to erect tank at master's houae. Miss Tresize wrote agreeing to remain another year as pupil teacher. Miss E, A. Orr, first assistant, wrote applying for leave to inflst corporal punish ment. The application was granted, subject to the headmaster's sanction. Mr* Willis, infant mistress,' wrote enclos ing £1 donation to prize fund, from Mr John McLaehlan, M.HR. The railway station master, Mr Payne, wrote, asking that a holiday be given for Friday, March 1, the date for which the children's excursion had been fixed. The High School Board wrote, stating that as the fees had been recently reduced from three guineas per term to two guineas, it did not see its way to further reduction, unless the proposal recently mooted be given effect to—that capitation allowance be granted to secondary schools in respect of pupils admitted from primary schools at specially reduced fees; uader which circumstances the Board would be prepared to further consider the question. Candidates in the Education Board election wrote soliciting the Committee's support. It was decided to support Messrs J. M. Douglas, J. W. Sawle, and F. C. Hall.

The master's report showed the following : —On the roll—Boys 287, fnrls 229-516 ; highest attendance -boys 256, 184—440. The master also asked for forma to supply parents with their children's quarterly work. The forms were ordered to be supplied. The outgoing visiting committee reported the execution of sundry small repairs and Messrs Braddell and Paul were appointed for the ensuing month. Accounts to the amount of £9 9a 6d were passed for payment and the Chmmittee adjourned. _________

SUPREME COURT.

CHBiSTCHtrRrfi, February 22 The criminal sittings of the Supreme Court concluded to day.

Joseph Wilson, breaking and entering, was sentenced to five years. William Haraill and James Doylfi, robbery from the person, were acquitted.



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Tenders. TO BUILDERS. rpENDERS are invited for labor only -■- for Building a shop in Tancrsd Street for Mrs E. Lublow. Alternative tenders will be received for labor and material for Carpentering, P umbins;, Painting and Glazing, Pi*ns and Speci- | tiicatioi.s may be seen at Mrs E. Lublow's shop, Fust Street. Tenders close on FRIDAY, March 1, 1895, at 5p m. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, E. M. BLAKE, AR.V.I * 2 146 * Architect.



Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Excursion Fares to Christchurch for Regatta, February 28. T^XOURSTON Tickets to Christchurch J-—' will be issued from Ashburton, Burnham, and intermediate stations for ihe morning train, 28th mat., available for return by evening train same day only. This train will Vie delayed and will leave Christchurch at 5.15 p.m., Rakaia 7-39, Chertsey 7-56, Aahburton arrive 8.30. For particulars of the fares see handbills. 2 145 BY ORDER. Bankruptcy Notices. nT~BANKRDPrci7 ~ In the District Court, holden at Ash burton. NOTICE is hereby given that Patrick Shkehan, of Wheatatone, farmer, j wan this day adjudged bankrupt and I hereby summon a meeting of Creditors, to be hold«n at my Office on the sth day of March, 1895, ab 11 o'clock in the forenoon. JOHN DaVISON, Deputy Official Assignee. February 23, 1895. 2 143 Mr D. Tnomas. PIG AND POULTRY FAIR TO BS HELD AT THE ARCADE ON FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 1895. I HAVE received instructions from various Clients to Sell at the Arcade, on the above date, viz. :— OQQ GOOD STDBBLERS 9QQ BACONERS 100 WEANERS OQ BREEDING SOWS ALSO,- KQ PAIRS OF PRIZE POULTRY Andanumber of nther birds lit for table use Farmers and others desiring to sell any of the above stock at this sale will please forward me an early entry so as to arrange pens. DAVID THOMAS, 2t69 Auctioneer. I i __. l H Friedlander Bros



SHEKWOOD. Important Clearing Sale of SHEEP, HORSES & FARM PLANT, THUESDAY, February 28, MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, have received instructions from Mr Geobce Pocock to offer for absolute sale at the Farm Sherwood, the whole of his SHEEP, HORSES <fc IMPLEMENTS, CONSISTING OF I 1000 OROSSBRED EWES 1400 MERINO EWES 1800 CROSBBRED LAMBS f*(\ RAMS, English Leicester "v/ an( j Lincoln. 1 Kf\ TWO-TOOTH WETHERS, XOKJ Nearly Fat X*y DRAUGHT HORSES, * Harness 0 HACKS 4 Branford Reapers and Binders 3 Three-furrow Ploughs 5 Farm Drays 1 Waggon 1 Ohaffcntter and intermediate 1 Portable Ohaffcutter 1 Corn Crusher 1 Cambridge Roller 1 Grain Drill BLACKSMITH'S FORGE & TOOLS and a Large Quantity of Sundries. Sale at 12 o'clock. Luncheon Provided. RUDOLPH FRIEDLANDER, 2 96 Auctioneer.



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Public ]STot: eeq THIiORY OF MUf-JC V* RS BOWMAN FOX will ormmenee *■"-"• a claes at once for the a^Jove. and will prepare pupilß for the Trinity College Kxaroin*tion to he held in Ashburton in June n< xN Students wi 1 kindly send in th» ir r)*j\m as soon »s poasihle 2 136 ASHBURTON PRESBYTKBIAN CHURCH. A GIFT Auction and Sale of Work in aid of the Manse Debt Extinction Fund, will take place early in April, Donations of goods or money will be tharmfully received by Mesdames Drxids anet v^ijliam Craiah*ad and Miss Grubb, Ashburton, Mrs William Baxcer, Tinwald, »nd farm produce and other heavy goods by Messrs Charles Reid, A. Oir and A. Lawrie, Ashburton 2 112 TINWALD TOWN DISTRICT. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. {N consequence of the Extraordinary Vacancy in the Tinwald Tovn Board caused by the resignation of Mb Thomas Stone, I hereby give notice that an ELECTION of ONE Person to act as Commissioner of the Tinwald Town Board will be held on MONDAY, March 18. 1895. between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p m., in the Temperance Hali, Tinwald Nominations must be delivered to the ! Returning Officer or addressed to him and j delivered at the Temperance Hall, Tinwald, not later than Noon on THURS-1 DAY, March 7, 1895. I ALFRED A. FOOKS, Returning Officer. February 23, 1895 2 144 NOTIFICATION OF VALUATION LIST. qiAKE NOTICE—The Valuation List JL for South Rakaia, Ashburton, Wakanui and Rangi'rata Ridings of the County of Ashburton for the three years commencing 1894, is now open for inspection ab the Ashburton County C< until Offices, Ashburton. All objections thereto must be left at the Magistrate's Court, Ashburton, on or before the 15th day of March, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy of every auch objection must be left At the Offices of tho Aehbnrton County Council, Ashburton, not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. F. MAINWARING, 2 120 Clerk Ashburton County Council. PIANOFORTE TUNING. W WOOLDRIDGE is now in »» • vv Ashburton on one of his usual visits for piano tuning. Annual Tuning, three visits ... £1 Is Single Tuning ... 10s Orders may be left at MR S. SALEK'S, Jeweller, East Street, A&hburton. Country visited. 2 7 ALLANDALE COAL COMPANY Limited. Sari-nr of Hi per rent, on Your Coal Hill. H4VE APPOINTED JAMKS ELLIOTT. COAL MERCHANT, WEST STREET, Agent for the County ALLANDALE is the best native coal produced on the Eastern Seaboard. It i* an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, splendid Domestic Coal, does not sparkle »nd burns with a flame, Note the Address— JAMES ELLIOTT. WEST STREET, Opposite D. THOMAS. Newcastle Coal, Westport Coal, Fire wood, Stakes, Posts etc. in stock.



~~EXTMCXEI) HONEY. PETER ANDERSON'S NEW SEA SOiN'S EXTRACTED HOHKY is now ready, and is the bent sample his Apiary has yielded since its establishment s yen years ago. Sold In 121b and 301b tins, And by the hundredwei. ht. HAKATERE APIARY, Hampstead. Brand—St. Andrew's Cross (red). ASHBURTON FUENITURE WAREHOUSE, Tancrhd Street. TTT TTNDRILL p_ ft O . EL UNDRILL Sb I 0., PICTURE FRAMERS. WE HAVE JUST RECEIVBD, direct from the Makers, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT < OF Picture Mouldings, Which we intend Selling at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Those having Pictures Framed would do well in inspecting oar Stock. We have also just imported one of the , ! latest. Patents for Picture Frame making, which enables us to make Frames at a very low price, and ensures perfect Corners, etc. —Please Note the Address— T. H. U«»»"-L & C»-. CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND PICTURE FRAMERS. Tancked Street, (Next to BuuV ing Society's Offic9 Q



NO HOOF. NO HOBSE! ! TDRF.SERVE the Hoof by having it XT Shod at J. H. STEPHENS, THE SHOER, Who has REDUCED his Charges for Shoeing and General Work. Shoeing Hacks, 53 ; Draughts, 6s. Sellar's Mouldboards kept in Stock. CENTRAL SHOEING FORGU, 2 6 Wakanci Road. BUSINESS CHANGES. I HAVE this day sold my Retail Boot and Shoe Business, fancred street, Ashburton, to MR JAMES MELLOR, Bootmaker, Dnnedin, and respectfully* request on his behalf a continuance of the support accorded to me. J. BISHOP, Ashburton. January 30,1895. HAVING purchased the Business lately carried on by Mr J. BISHOP, Tancred Street, Ashburton, at a very large discount, I have determined to offer the whole of the STOCK IN TRADE AT AN ENORMOUS .SACRIFICE, FBOM SATURDAY, FEBKUARY 2. Every line will be offered at such a price as will insure a prompt clearance. This will be the greatest chance the Ashburton public have yet had to buy first class Boots at exceptionally low prices : — Children's Strap Shoes from Is Men's Bluchers, 4s lid Women's Kid E.B. Bs, cost lQs Women's Lasting Slippers, 2s lid Children's Lace Boots from Is 9d Women's riid Lace from ss, worth 10s Thousands of Men's, Women's, and Children's BOOTS AND SHOES AT HALF-PRICE, This is no bogus attempt »t a sale, and such value could not be offered unless under the special circumstances of this cheap purchase. The Sale will last twenty-one days, when every line will be cleared JAMES MELLOR intends to carry on the Business as a First-class Boot and Shoe Shop, and will keep nothing but really good boots at moderate prices. The public want good hard wearing stuff that is comfortable, and they shall have it; but the first thing is to reduce the present stock, which is a very good one, all the lines being imported at first hand Roll up in thousands and secure the BARGAINS. Look ab the windows and tickets JAMES MELLOR will make a special point of good repairs and bespoke work, JAMES IIELLOB, (Late J. Bishop.) TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. f^OR SALE, a paddock containing 29 acres, 3 roods, 10 perches, a short distance below the County Saleyarda.



AUSTRALIA* MUTUAL PROVIDENT dOCIET New Zealand Branch Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington! Local Board of Directors : rhe Hon Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C.M.Q., MX.C. (Chairman) Hie Hon Charles J. Johnston, MX.C. (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq TheHon Kdward Richardson, C.M.O^ M.L.I John Duncan, Esq Medica' Officer: JDr G;E, Anson.M.D., M.R.C.S. (England) THE OLDEST, WEALTHIER AND MOST PROSPEROUS Avstraiian Life Offices, *nd the LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONUS EVERY YEAR Ihe Method of Valuation adopted by this Society if of the most Stringent Character, Rod enwree a Consi derably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that tield by any other office in the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £12,000,000 (TWELVE MILLIONS) Stebung ANNUAL INCOME, £2,000.000, (TWO MILLION STERLING). POLICIES IN FORCE .. 110,333 Aim Assured £39,838,071 Cash Bonuses Divided .. .. £5,883,41* BONUSES BONUS for ONE year, 1893, £448,790, yielding OABR Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £910,000 after making SPECIAL RESERVES. CASH BONUSES declared for last FIVE year*. orer TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonate* exceeding FOUR MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A. M. P. SOCIETY And h scare a < BONUS EVERY "SEAR Expeneem of Management 8| per oenb he total income EDWARD W. LOWE, itasident Secretary Branca Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington Chriatchurch District Office- Cathedral Square. JAMES HAIR, District Secretary H ZANDER, l> cal Broker Ashbnrton



ESTABLISHED 1873. , Saddlery and Harness. Becartius Henry HAVING Purchased the Business so successfully carried 00 for a num ber of years past by the late William Andebson, begs to notify that as hereto* ore the BEST CLASS OF GOODS AND WORKMANSHIP may be relied on, and having been formerly in the employment of the late owner has a thorough knowledge of the requirements of the Aahburton Public, which he will spare no pains to meet TTTANTED, FAT OR TALLOW BROOKE'S "derfeot oheep j\ip JTerfeot pheep LJip PRICES AT FACTORY-l|d per pound for kidney fst s Ifd for good tallow—not dripping WHY PAY 75a, for Coopet'g Dip, when Brooke's Perfect Dip was proved better at the Chris church trial. And the price is 55s for the same quantity DO NOT be misled with T ifctle's Powder Dip, combined wivh glycerine Owing to the permanent liquid nature of glycerine, all there is of it in this powder dip is not worth mentioning DO NOT be fooled with uiy nen poisonous dip, unless you are prepared to dip twice, or run the risk of lousy sheep In these hard times, why not KEEP YOUR MONEY IN THE COUNTRY to be spent here by C. M. BROOKE, Dip Manufacturer, Ashburton, and hiu Employees. DIP agents—Messrs D. Thomas, H. Zanueb, ani J, Orb & Co.



j Mr H*»nry Zander. HENRY ZAND " T BEG to intimate that I have just A landed a Largo and Varied Stock of a. Gubs. fpunii. HOLLTS' BEST MAKE. Single »n<i Double Barrel, Branch and Muzzle Lf adfnat, well worthy of inspection. EEVOLVERB. REVOLVKBS. AMMUNITION. AMMUNITION. Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps. Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Shot Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recap pers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. SCOTT'S WELL KNOWN RANGES AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. I HAVE IN STOCK AND to LAND— 100 Drams Linseed Oil 2(jO Cases Valvuline 200 Cases Castor Oil i 100 Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornßby's & Ransome's Plough Shares Barbed and Fencing Wire Mauritius and Queensland Sugars China, Ikdia, and Ceylon Teas Best English Leather Belting -NOW IN STOOK- Two Hundred Galvanised Steel Elastic Horse Collars (in all sizes). Early application necessary They* are giving Universal Satisfaction WINES and Spirits, Ales and Stout, Liqueurs and Habana Cigars, Cigarettes, in view of approaching holidays, at SPECIALLY LOW BATES. GROCERIES AND ALL OTHER GOODS SOLD FOE CASH At Ghristchuroh Prices, Henry Zander, AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual and Provident Society J T Ford and Co



E. W. Hanmer. ~tcTthe farmers" IN THE ASHBURTON COUNTY, T HAVE DECIDED TO GO INTO BUSINESS here on noy own account, and 1 am a CASH BUYER OF Wheat, Oats, Barley/ AND ANY OTHER PRODUCE AT MARKETJATES. I shall be Regularly Represented at the , TINWALD AND ASHBURTON, SALES, and have arranged with MR D. THOMAS TO SELL FOR ME until I am able to get about without crutches. I have been appointed AGENT for LITTLE'S SHEEP DIP. The best in the World. E. W HANMER. K.B. AT THE OLD PLAGE.



Mr T. Bullook. T.B.'s79£a»id 793, Cox Street, E»st, for sale at a low price anJ on liberal terms. T. BULLOCK. VALUABLE TOWN SECTION, CONVENIENTLY SITUATED. FOB Sale that- valuable T.S. 754 front ing Wakanui Road and Wills Street, not far from the Post Offiae and Railway Station, exceptionally easy terms. T. BULLOOK. FOR SALE. CAPITAL Boilding Site, Cameron Street Went, being T.S.s 1184 and 1185, containing half acre. Those desirous of building are invited to inspect. Easy terms. T. BULLOCK. MONEY— A special sum of JBIISO to t liend on first-class freehold security. Apply to T. BULLOOK. FOR Sale or to Let, Commodious Wool and Grain Store in Wast Street. T.S. W. T. BULLOOK.



j' ; ■ '■" ■" v rk nn i n\% ■ -.r-^ -'?fl| LANU AND KsTATE AGKNT, AsHIWRTO». {North Brit'sh Fire Insurance Company v Union Steam Shipping Company, Limited. Parcels Mid goods M»k to Mj parta of the colony Remington Type Writer, Sample on view. POTATOES! POTATOES!! POTATOES!!! r HAVE on hand and for Sale, in Large w Small quantities, Prime 1 Floury Kidney Potato**. ' MANGLES MANGLES. f*mßSßßttmM MANGLE^ A NEW STOCK OF MANGLES, BK& MAKE JUST ARRIVED. HOUSE OF 8 BOOMS TO LET. FOB SAL F. A CAPITAL LITTLE PROPERTY,—Consisting of Cottage and Eight Acres of really good land, in close proximity to Borough, \\ mile from Poet : Ofice. The land is sub-dirided into sereral paddocks through which streams ; of water are constantly running, and there is ample provision for any industrious and thrifty family to keep a couple of cows and a number of pigs, poultry, etc., with a prospect of good returns. Price and Terms Liberal. FOR SALE. NEW HORNSBY STEEL FRAME FEAPER AND BINDER, 45315, and with Wooden Frame £30. Second-hand Wood's tproved), SINGLE APrtON HARVESTER, in work one season, £ZW lOs. One Second-hand Plough, Double-furrow, by Booth * McDonald;equal to New, £9t FOR SALE. Eight-bone Power PORTABLE ENGINE, by Ruston 6 Pbootxh, 701b certificate, —Cheap. FERGUSSON AND MITOBELL'S PAPER MILLS. I am Local Agent fur the aboTe, and can supply Superior Brows Wrapping Papjek at Reasonable Rates. I am also a Purchaser of Old Woolpacks and Sackiogs suitable for paper mill requirements. Most Extraordinary Revolution IN THE Tailoring 1 Trade. NO MORE NEED FOR PEOPLE TO GO TO OHRISTCHURCH OR ELSEWHERE FOR THEIR TAILORING. W- SPARROW XT AS proved from past experience that the credit system is unsatisfactory. >i« ±A~ both to buyer and seller, the good marks have to pay for the bad onei. ' -J. He has therefore decided to CLOSE HIS BOOKS and go in for the CASH SYSTEM entirely, and will sell at prices which are bound to command a large turnover. The following quotations will give some idea of the R£DUG» TtONS:— First Claw Tweed Sac Suit ... ... 555, former price 70s First Claw „ .. .. 60», former price 75s First Class „ ... .. 65«, former price 80s Firkt Class  ... ... 70*, former price 85s Best Quality Twoei money can procure ... 755, former price!9oi No 4 Foxes Serge Suit .. ... ... £3 12s6d Best black or blue Worsted Coat and Vest, bound, with best quality Trousering .. £4 Oa Od Remember these Prices are for First Glass Workmanship. PIT AND STYLE GUARANTEED. WILLIAM SPARBOW, EA S T STEE ET. NB —As these'prices may bo copied by other Firjis, please call or send for samples and compare qualities. < r i JOHN ORR & 00.,. OAVE JOST LANDED A LARGE SUPPLY OF Chcavins Improved Gold Medal Rapid Water Filters, AND OWING TO THE LATENESS OF THE SEASON WILL SELL AT Extremely liow Prlcee. \ Ckeavin's Filters are recognised all over the world as the ! BEST MADE. : JOHN OER ANDG^gH MERCHANTS AND IMP^^^^^^^^^^^|