European and Other Foreign Items

London, J v y 9 Parliament reassembles on August 13. Ihe Bulgarian Government has sent a note to the European Powers stating that, previous to the Armenian atroci ties tbeir relations with Turkey were friendly, and they only sanctioned moral agitation on behalf of Mace donia. Pabis, July 9 The French Chamber baa unani mously asked the Government to con stitute a permanent Court to arbitrate in disputes with the United States. i St Petkbsbukg, July 8 The Czar declined to receive the Bulgarian envoys who came to ask for support against Turkey. The Grashdanin newspaper says Bulgaria must go down on its knees. The delegates leave as they arrived. July 9. A conspiracy has been discovered at Moscow. Eight arrests were effected, including six recently pardoned Nihi lists. The Czar rewarded the police by the distribution of £2000 among them, Havannah, July 9 The Spanish troops defeated the Insurgents in Cuba with a loss of 280. The Spanish casualties num bered fifty, New Yoek, July 8 .A cyclone has devastated 200 miles of country in Missouri. Forty three per sons were killed, and several million dollars worth of damage done. A number of buildings had tiieir roofs torn off in Onie&go. Many deaths are reported. Berlin, July 9 The Leipzic Court sentenced Bannie to four years, for assisting in the sale of German fuses to French agents. Alexandria, July 9. Forty workmen lost their lives by., the collapse of a caisson used in the erection of a new bridge.

Imperial Politics'

London. July 9 Mr Gladstone writes urging the electors to vindicate the rights of the House of Commons as the organ of the people to establish the honor of Eng land, and consolidate the strength of the Empire by conceeding the just con stitutional claims of Ireland. Rowdy scenes have taken place at an anti-Parnell convention in Ireland. Mr Healy read correspondence show ing that the Liberal whips offered L2OO annually for four Irish seats if they were considered Liberal, and not Home Rule. Mr Dillon denounced Mr Healy as a traitor in making the correspondence public. Lou don, July 10 The Duke of Portland has been appointed Master of the Horse; Lord Eanfurly Lord in Waiting; Sir B. Webster Attorney - General. Lord Knutsford has been made a Viscount. The Times suggests in view of the Healy episode that an enquiry should be made into the number of seats bought by the Liberals.

Federation.

•»■ —■ Motboubne. July 10 A deputation from the Federation League waited on the Premier urging the Government to take the initiative j in passing federation, without waiting for New South Wales, where, owing to the volcanic condition of politics, there is bo likelihood of early action being taken in the matter. The Premier replied that the Radical policy of freetrade proposed by New South Wales would, if carried, have a most powerful effect in damping the enthu siasm of Victoria, which is a most prominent and earnest advocate of federation. Sha would proceed to exploit the New South Wales markets and preserve herself for her local markets. Half the enthusiasm for federation would disappear. It was necessary to be cautious in moving, so as mot to undo the work already accomplished. He would consult hia colleagues as to the advisableness of communicating with the other colonies »s to arranging for a more expeditious course of federal action.

New South Wales Politics.

Sydhey, July 10 Sir Ofaas. Lilley, in a private letter, states that New South Wales Legisla tive Council is doing a great service for Australia by providing for its speedy extinction, and adds:—"l msh to lead the onslaught of the people pa thjs miserable house of ancients." Mr Reid, h# considers, has a fine chance for distinction, and for rendering sub stantial benefit to the democratic causs. Sir Charles asks, " Will he be equal to the opportunity?" and concludes, "' The Lords must go' would be on my banner. Thera should be no com promise, only extinction." Sir Henry Parkes has declined to stand for St. Leonards, and has not yet decided which constituency he will contest. A meeting called%■ the Federation party was a boisterous one. * I?b* IFreetracJefs have, decided, not to Interfere with the election of those Labour members who supported the Government. July il. Great interest centres in the in* tention of Sir Henry Parkes, who, despite much trickling at His mee*l^; •* Balmum last ««-^ did nofc dg close his intention. A number of professional men and active pro fcectioaists desire him to oppose the Premier for the King division,

Fatal Railway Collision

Ottawa, July 9^ Two trains conveying catholic pil grims came into collision near Quebec. Thirteen were killed and twenty-nine injured. July 10. It is believed that twenty-five people were killed and forty injured in ijihe railway pollisioQ.

THE WEATHER.

Chkistchurch, July 10 News fiora the country districts states that the fall of anow this morning has been very heavy The Wtst Coaab road has been blocked by provu us falls and at the foot of Porters Pass is the furtheat point to which a vehicle can be taken From thence to Craipieburn the snow varies in depth from 3 feet 9 inches to 15 j feet a nanow track being cut fr-r pack horses but it is feared they will be Silled up again by this morni&g'asnow. The mortality among sheep within the district will be very heavy, and it Is stated that 80 per cent of those got are very weak and have been subsisting by eating the wool off the dead ones Timaru, July 10. There was a general snowfall In the small hours, but very little at Timaru. Four inches fell ab Geraldine. It has been clear since sunrise. An old, Identity of Pleasant Point, Reginald Orton, was drowned off his horse in the Opihi river last) night.

COMMERCIAL.

lomdon, Jaly 10 Tho shareholders in the Bank of South Australia have paid £270,000; out of £330,000 due for the last call.

The total quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 3,580,000 quarters, and for the Continent 1,440,000 quartern A Victorian wheat oargo, ex ship Colleßsie, sold at 23s 9d.

SYDNEY SHFEP SALE.

Skdnby, Jaly 10 The two catalogues at the sheep sales to day were entirely of New Zealand consign ments.

At the morning sales the proceedings were more cheerful than yesterday, but this con dition was only maintained during the sale of Lincolua. The opinion of buyers, as expressed by the i«Bult of the sales so far, seems to be that Komneys and Lekesters are not in favour. There were sold on account of Mr Button, Invercargill, 16 etud Lincolns ranging from 3gs to 25gs and averaging 9ga; 80 flock Lincolns at 2Jgs each, 5 hoggets averaging £4 7s 4d each, 8 Lincoln ewes averaging £5 3s 2d; on account of the New Zealand and Australian Land Company,JsG Lincoln rams at 3gs each ; on accouufc of Mr P. Sutton, Thornbury, 2 stud Lincolns, prize takers at lavercargill at 40gs and 20gs, 1 stud ram at llgs, 30 rams at 2gs, and 30 at Ifgs; Mr Andrews', Ohristchurch, Lincoln rams were passed in; 32 ewes were sold at 1 Jgs; on account of Mr Threlkeld, Fiaxton, 48 Lincolns were sold at I|ga on account of Mr Hall, Riccarton, 24 Lincoln rams at I£gs, 22 do at Ig. Mr Collins', Kaikoura, were passed but sold privately. Mr Menlove, Windsor Park, sold five stud Lincolns averaging £4 8s 2d, ten rams at Ig. The New Zealand and Australian Land Company sold 50 Border Leicesters at 3gs. Mr Henderson, Canterbury, Mr Greive, Wiianawa, the School of Agriculture, Lincoln, Messrs Men'ove and Grey, Otago, Messrs Douglas and Dunlop's all Border Leicesters, were passed. Mr Wallis, Southland, sold 35 Romney ram hoggets at 2ga; 2 Romney ewes (prizetakers afc last Show^ brought lOgs and sgs respectively. Mr Cobb's, Palmers ton North, 15 Romney rams averaged £1 10s Id; Messrs Grey Bros.', Wairarapa; and Bidwell's Pahiatua, were {passed. Mr Todd's, Canterbury, 3 Romney rams averaged £1 6a 7 j Mr MeKen zie's, Wairarapa, 5 Rotnney rams lg; Mr Grey's, Otago, 10 Romney ram lambs lg. Messrs Threlkeld and Overron's, Canterbury, Leicesters were passed in. Mr Menlove's 9 English Leicesters brought a guinea ; Messrs Scales and Mowbray's, Wellington, 1 Southdown, 2gs, Afternoon catalogue—- Mr Cobb's 15 Homney rams, hoggets, aver aged 2gs; MeH&rdy, Hawke's Bay, 1 Lin coln ram hrought Gigs, and 4 rams 2|gs each ; Hard ing's, .Hawke* Bay, 48 Romney rama averaged lls 8d ; Mr Wallace's, Auckland, 16 Linco n rams 2gs, 11 at l|gs, 18 lambs 15s 9d ; Mr Cirawell's, Invercargill, Leices ters were passed.

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET.

Christchukch, July 10

In consequence of the heavA* fall of snow, the attendance and entries at Addington to-day was amall^ .....-...•■- Fat Cattle—Qub of 100 head entered, 63 were in the hands of dealers, and there fore did not come to auction and these included some of the best beasts. Those sold under the hammer realised from 19s to 22a per 1001b for gooi to prime beef, and from 163 to 18a for inferior to medium.

A Rough Voyage.

Weixikgton, July 1®

The barque George Thompson, which left Kaipara in June for Glasgow, with a cargo of timber, put- in here to-day in distress. The vessel, had experienced si succession of heavy gales, which caused her to leak, and on June 23, in long. 158 west, the water waß making such rapid progress that the crew went aft, and asked the Captain to head for the nearest port. This was done, though the vessel was not then out of {trouble, as a succession of hard gales were fallen in with. I In bad weather the pumps sounded to a 1 depth of five fset teven inches, which was reduced in fine weather to two feet ten inches. On July 7 she sighted Lyttelton Heads, but a strong southerly gale sprang up and she came on here. The damage at present is unknown, but the vessel. is still leaking, and it is feared her sternpost is injured.

He Invested Only 7s 6d.

There is & man who has spent the past twenty-five years of his life exploring for gold and other minerals in Queensland, New South Wales,, Victoria, Tasmania, and New Zealand. He has no doubt picked up some money, yet he says that the investment of 7s 6d brought him in bigger returns than any other he ever made. Yet, hold on a minute. Don't let us jump to the conclusion thot we can nil get rich out of the proceeds of 7s 6d till we hear further from this financier. He has a humorous way of patting a serious thing, for which we should like him all the more. Some folk have no idea that sound sense and genuine fun are twin brothers, but they are all the same: * j

Oar friend's name is William Bromfield Peck, and he lives at Russell, New Zealand, a long way off. He says it is a lovely country and intends to stay in it the balance of his days. As he landed in Australia, from England, in 1866, he has. been there long enough to know what he is talking about. He advises persons of limited means who would like to become small landholders to emigrate to New Zealand; •Still, he reminds us that in the end we must pay for what we get. The catling of a prospector, for instance, said Mr Peck, is is full of hard work. Besides, it entails rough living, such as salt junk, soddened damper, with tea in bucketfuls. One must have the digestive capacity of an ostrich or an anaconda to stand that diet for long. It must therefore betaken as proof of the good machinery inside of my Bystem, when I mention that I actually stood it for nearly wenty-five years. My punishment was delayed, you see, but it didn't fail. At last the climax came, and 1 was prostrated with agonising pain in the stomach and all the other symptoms of a profound derangement of all the digestive organs, I had to knock off work and cease all exertion. I was imbued with disgust with all things mundane. I believe that dyspepsia is responsible for a large portion of the world's suicides !

Mr Peck's conjecture la exactly parallel with the fact as set forth in the official statistics of all civilised countries. No other disease so demoralises and depresses human nature. It attacks the secret strongholds of the reason and drives people insane; it stupefies the sensibilities; it turns men and women into selfish, useless, nuisances; it impels them to commit crime. All this in addition to their own desolation and suffer ing. Yes, Mr Peck is quite right. But to get back to what he cays about himself. At the advioe of a friend—Mr W. Williams of this place—l began to take the far-famed Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup. What result did it have 1 I'll tell you j It has transformed me from a prematurely old man into one quite regenerated. I am a rapid eater and can't break myself of the bad habit. Hence I make it a point to keep a bottle by me always and an oc casional dose when necessary to set me right I can safely assert that the investment of 78 6d in Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup was the best I ever made in all my chequered career. You may depend that I prescribe this medicine to all and sundry people I come in contact with. Prior to using it I spent pounds at different, but only got partial relief The Syrup seems to make ' straight for the seat of the trouble. I pen these lines just to show other sufferers the way out. There are any number of re spectable persons here who can attest the truth of what I have written. —Respectfully (Signed) Wm. Bromfield Peck, Russell, Bay of Inlands, New Zealand, July 2, 18.92. Wo don't uall foi' vvUncases.;- Mr Feck's tale is frankness and truth itself. We hold out our hand in greeting acrqss the sea Dyspepsia is a living death, and Mother Seigel gives new life. Millions sing that chorus. Aut he had better eat slower. Write again and tell us you are doing so. Friend Peck

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Store Cattle—About forty head came forward, mostly aged cows, with a few lines of backward young stock. The on!y sale worth recording was that of a small line of eighteen months old mixed cattle which changed hands at L 2 sa, Fat? Sheep—About 800 were yarded in, eluding jvery few prime sorts: Sales were irregular, but by auction and private sale the yarding was disposed of at arel! up to late rates. Heavy weight crossbred wethers, 13s to 16s, 12s to 14s; freezing wethers, 183 to 14s 9d; mixed sexes, 10s to 13a Qi ; maiden ewea two and four-tooth, 9s to 12s ; butchers' best ewes, 9a to 10s 6d j medium 7s 6d to 8s 6d j merino wethers 7s 6d to 10a 6d, ewes 6s to S<*. Stobe Sheep—Some 1500 sheep com prised the entry in the store pens, made up entirely o£ two-tootha and hoggets, the latter predominating. Sales were fairly good, and the bulk of the entry was cleared; Mixed two-tooths brought from 7s 6d to 8s 6d; hoggets from 5s 9d to 7s 8d; a line of very nearly fab selling at 8s Bd. Pigs.—There was but a small yarding of pigs, and a decided drop was noticeable in the price of all sorts, baconers and porkers selling at from 2M to 2|d per lb.



Parlton Cornwall, foreman of the Gazette, Middletown, NJ, believes that Chamber lain's Cough Remedy shoqld be }n every hsme. He used it for a cold and it affected a speedy cure. He says ; It is indeed a grand remedy, I can recommend it to a'L I have ako seen it used for whooping cougb, with the beat results. For sale by the AsMmrton Drug Company. Rheumatism.— Dr E. Gordon's remedy ever fails in permanently curing rheuma tism, lumbago, sciatica, gout, etc, one bottl i gives relief. Price 10b, post fieet J. W. Clayton, P.O. Box 234, DunediD. AYEB*S~ Cherry Pectoral HAS NO EQUAL roc t*»* BA p ID CTJKE 0F Colds, Coughs, Influenza, and SORB THROAT, It will relieve jr\\ M«^\l tll° mosfc (lis" tressing cough, /i^«i: a«w\ soothe the in /O/ftJ* H™ $ \r\ flame (I m env f f \'' 1 brane, loosen I * I CHERRY I * Itlio phlegm, 1 Jli6>^>J' t . #' lanfl *luluce re" UW3f r » oto/>/ freshing slesp. YjX!~ ' ®V\ZSC\J For the cure o! Croitp, Whoop. S YSJr lug Cough, Sore i r*^ Throats and all the pulinouary troubles to WhloU tlie young are so liable, there is no other remedy so effective as Ayer's Cherry Pectoral HIGHEST AWABDS 4? THE World's Great Expositions. ———— 9 Made by Dr. J.C.Ayer & Co., LoweH,Mass.,T7.S.A, rgsp"Beware of clioap Imitations. The name- Ayer's Cherry, F?ctor»l~i8 proroiaeat on - the wrapper, apd is Blow» tv the giaijs fi£ e»Cj) 9i ouy feoul^js,



Po» IhotGestiom, the beat remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile PIIJ4S. They cs» confidently be recommended as being mild in operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen did tonic and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved unequalled fo'*, Indigestion, Dyppepsia, sick Headache ata for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in bottles Is i|d, 2s 9d, and Ud, by all Mcdi- Qine Vendors throughout the world, A jctyle, iftlo, W& certain retoedy*



Mr Alfred Harbison. 1 SPECIAL KKTUY. Saturday, july is. 1 HO PAIRS rabbits -j r\r\ ALFRED HARRISON, 7 68 Auctioneer. Friedlander and Co. BULLOCK'S AROADB]. SATURDAY, JULY 13, 1895. On account of s Olienb, | TITB are instructed to Sell as above— O Firet-Olass DRAUGHT HORSES -i Double-Farrow PLOUGH, 1 DRAY €> Sets Harness, 3 Horse Covers FRIEDLANDER AND CO., RUDOLPH FRIEDLANDBR, 7 61 Auctioneer JEn tertainments. QT. STEPHEN'S OHUROH. LANTERN ENTERTAINMENT. ST. STEPHEN'S SCHOOLROOM, TUESDAY, JtJLY 16. , In aid of Sunday School Prize Fand. , Commence 7 30 p.m. Admission Is ; Children half-price. ,-. -': ', ■ ' ■'-■ \,/-7 7o ELGIN SCHOOL PRIZE FUND. A CONCERT AND BALL, in aid of the above, WILL BE HELD IN THE SCHOOL ... .OK FRIDAY, AUGUST 2. Admission—Cone art Is ; Ball 2s 6d. 7 60 BATTLE OF THE BOYNJS ANNIVERSARY. STAR OF ASHBURTON, L.O.L, No 23 <pHE MEMBERS of the above Lodge, JL aud those invited with their Lady friends, are reminded that the celebra'ion of the above event will take plaaa in the Orange Hall on FRIDAY, July 12. Dinner at 7 30. Dance to follow. 7 66 J, GOCKBURN, Secretary I enders. iriRST CLASS FARM TO BE LWE~ BY TENDER. THUNDERS are invited for the lease of -*- Lot 3, part of Reserve 1109, situated on Boundary Road on the backs of the Hinds River, containing 162 acres 2 roods, and now occupied by Mr Thomas Holmes. The lease to be for six years from July 1, 1895 ; rent payabls half yearly in advance. The highe3t or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders to be sent in to my office be fore 3 p.m. on ■FRIuAY, July 12; 1895 The above farm is all first class land, will grow anything, is well watered and improved, and worth looking after by any orre wanting a farm which will return heavy yields. For further particulars apply DAVID THOMAS, 7 19 Ashburton. Sporting. TINWALD HARRIERS, SPORTsIviEETING TO BE HELD AX THE KENNELS, TINWALD ON THURSDAY, AUGUST IS. (To be run under the Rules of Racing) —PROGRAMME.— (Approved by the 0. J.C.) 1 —Light Wet<jht Hunters Steeplechase —For trophy value 5 soy&, with a sweep, stake of. @a to go to second horse. For qualified hunters that have never won an advertised race of the value of £30. , No weight under Hat 71b. About t'aree miles 2~Welter Hunters Stkemjohask — For trophies value 5 soys and 1 soy. For qualified hunters. No weight under 14sb fib, About two miles 3—Ladies' Bracelet—Of value of 5 soy and 1 soy. For horses, the bona fide property, of farmers resident in the Ashburton District that have ne,\*er started in any advertised race under C. J.C. rules. Entrance 2s 6d, to go to second horse.. Na weight under I2st flb» ]j?ive' furlongs 4. __ Farmers' Ha.cs H*jbj>ms — r.. ... valu,e of § soya, with.» * *O* the £J3 tQ gQ tea**)*""*'' - sweepstake of boiia 3»J _v norse. (for horses the uue property of farmers in the Ashburton district that have never started in an advertised race under C. J.C rules. One mile, over four flights of hurdles. No weight under 12st 71b 5— Fabmers' Open Handicap—-Of the value of 10 soya, with a sweepstake of 53 to go to the second horse. For horsss the bona fide property of farmers resi dent in the Ashburton district. About one and a quarter mile on the flat 6—Open Welter Handicap—For a-trophy value 5 soys with sweepstake of 5s to go to second horse. Minimum weight 13st. One mile (flat) Handicapper—Mr F. Healy Entries can be made with Mr F. P. Claridge, the Kennels, on 01 before MONDAY, August 12. Entries finaliy close with Mr F. Healy, Henry's Hotel, at 9 p.m. on Monday, August 12. Professional riders must carry a penalty of Ulb Any horse may be re-handicapped The Master reserves to himself the right to refuse any entry. 7 50 ~~ GOOD~3EEF. I HAVE on view in my Shop, a two year-old Steer weighing 8001ba, *nd some half-bred wethers at from 90 to 1351bs each. JAMES SMITH, 7 69 Butcher, Alford Forest Road. TO LET, afc a low rents.l, Shop In the Arcade, T, BULLOCK



Many stubborn and aggravating cases of rheumatism that were believed to be in* curable and accepted aa life legacies, have yielded to Chamberlain's Pain Balm, much to the surprise and gratification of the sufferers. One application will relieve the pain and suffering and its continued use in' sures an effectual euro, Far Sale by the Ashburton Drug Company. One Box of Clarke's B 41 Pills is warran ted to cure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, in either sex (acquired or consti tutional), Gravel and Pains in the Back. Guarranteed free from Mercury, Sold in Boxes 4s 6d eaoh, by all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors thronghoub the World. Proprietors : Thb Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Compahy, Lincoln, England New Venus Tobacco Latest Success PUBLIC NOTICES. "' COKE, COKE^ WITH a little small Coal, makes cheap winter fuel, FOUR SHILLINGS FOR THREE BAQS. ■■' Delivered anywhere within the Belt, To be obtained from all Coal Merchants and at the Gas Works. 7£o I^BANJKRUFrC Y. ESTATE OF G. B. HARRISON. | _ LOST— From G. Harrison's Farm, Kyle, on the nlghto of July 1, some 63 Crossbred Iwes, branded XO. Any person giving information leading to their recovery to' the undersigned will be Rewarded. ' ' Any person detaining the Sheep after this notice will be pro,sec.uM» . *»» Deputy Official Assignee. July 10, 1895. 7 62 "^ASH^URTON^GRIOULTORAL AND ' PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE ANNUAL MEETING of MEM BERS will be held in the Arcade Chambers, Ashburto»i, ON TUESDAY JULY 23, At 2 p.m. sharp. Business. Election of Officers and General. ! A full attendance Is requested. W. SIMPSON, 56 Secretary, noticeT A MEETING of Members of School jLJu Committees in the Ashburtor County will be held in Mr C. Beaddem/s Office, Ashburfcon, on SATURDAY Next, July 13, at 11 a.m, bharp, to consider the advisableness of having Ambulance in. struction in Schools. C. BRADDELL*} W, J. CROOKS 1 7J>2^ H.A. MACKAYJ Ym try th New Ymus lobmQ



I --'BHfi4RHAtf BRO^ GROCERS AND IRONMONGER?, WE have just to hand a Large Consignment of WRIGHT'S CELE BRATED WATER BIBOUITS in 41b Tins; Also the following Varieties in 2ib Tins:— PARIS WINE, VANILLA WINE, FANCY MIXED, ARROWROOT, etc., etc. Hitherto these Biscuits have been packed ia 2ib cardboard boxes, but seeing that the Biscuits get 00ft ia the boxes, we have had them packed to oar special order ia 2lb airtight) tins, thus ensuing the" cnspness of the Biscuits, CHEAPEST & BEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY, AND BRUSHWARE. Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. SHBABMAN BKOS., MARKET HOUSE SELLING ON. SELLING ON h. m. Ton es IS Selling the whole of his large and varied stock of STATIONERY, ACCOUtfU BOOKS, and FANCY GOODS for lowest price ß for CASH. NEW LINES OPENING UP. School Committees and Teachers supplied with all School Requisites, at par with Chriatehurch prices. . A special line of BLUE BLACK INK on draught, excellent quality. Cream laid Foolscap from 10a 6d per ream, Chalk, Blotting Paper, Pens, Pencils, Globes and School Books. Account Books Made to Order, Ruled, Printed and Bound as required, - . Any Books and Publications required procured from Local, Colonial, or Londob Publishing Houses. ' NEW "PIANOS from £26, sold on monthly payments of £1* ORGANS from £16. Easy Terms. ■■•" Violins, Strings, Pegs, Bridges, Accordians, Etc. Star, Humber Cycles for Ladies or Gentlemen, Latest Improvements, Best Materials Second-hand Bicycles. Cash or Terms. Cycle Extras, Agent for Adams, Curties and Co., Christohurch. Send for catalogues. Buy the best machine yon can, Stars are the best value obtainable! W« M. Jones



"\TATIONAL MORTGAGE AND ll AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. Capital £1,000,000. Paid-up £200,000. HEAD OFFICE: 8 Great Winchester Street, London BRANCHES: Cbristeharch, Dunedin, Timarn, Camaru, Invercargill, Wellington & Melbourne The Company. Is prepared to make ADVANCES against WOOL and PRO DUCE, for Sale in the Colonies or shipment to London, Free of Commission GRASS SEEDS, CLOVERS, AND MANURES For Sale at lowest quotations, AGENTS FOR— Shaw, Savill & Albion Co, Ltd Hayward'a Sheep Dips, Etc NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited, 1 FRIEDLANDER'S BUILDINGS, Moobjb Street, Ashburton 7 61 Clovers. Clovers. CLOVERS. T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply OF WHITE CLOVER, TREFOIL, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, COWGRASS, . . L red Clovkb, """ Also, a Large Variety of— COLONIAL-GROWN CLOVERS, RYE GRASS SEED, COCKSFOOT, Eto, Etc. Sampleß and Quotations of Glovers, Rye* grass and Cocksfoot on application. A Complete Stock of GROCERIES, TEAS, ANr PROVISIONS Always on hand and SOLD FOR CASH At GhristGhurotPrices. IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, PLOUGH SHARES, RAW AND BOILED OILS, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE, In all Branches. , WINES AND SPIRITS Of Every Disoriptioa. ..*ve Always for Sale— CRUSHED OATS, OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, (ia Large or Small quantities) OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT. Henry Zander* GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. AGENT FOR— San Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society J T Ford and Co LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashburton District, S. s A L E X*K * JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. LAZARUS' Patented System ensures comfort and correct sight. Don't spou Foar||eyes by using badly fitting



. fnO Persons deelrlous of purchasing X Building Sites or investing in Town sections FOB SALE, THE FOLLOWING, Viz- T S 994, containing £ acre, fronting Peter street weafc T S 995, containing | acre, adjoining T S 1001, containing |- acre, Cox street TS 891, containing | acre, Aitken street east TS 892, containing | acre, Aitken street east T8 784, containing | acre, Feter street TS 792, containing £ acre, fronting Ooz street TS 793, containing i acre, adjoining TS 751, containing \ acre, corner of Peter Street and East Belt T S 796, containing | acre, Oox street T S 797, containing J acre, adjoining TS 50, containing £ acre, Kercaode street west TS 795, containing J acre, Cox street TS 306, containing J ac^e, Burnett street TS 905, containing £ acre, corner of Eaßt and Utey streats T S 906 containing £ acre, Grey street adjoining T S 1184, containing | acre, Cameron street west T S 1185, containing £ acre, adjoining TS 1049, containing J acre, Peter street west TS 1064, containing J acre, Peter street west TS 711, containing & acre, Wills street TS 822, containing f acre, Cox street and Others. Full particulars on application to T. BULLOCK. Jl IT IjiOHDlil*. A LARGE STOCK OF MARTIN'S ■ CELEBBATED, Horse Clippers, TO BE SOLD CHEAP. John Orr & Co. IRONMONGEB& r



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