The Eldorado Mine Disaster.

Melbourne, August 3 The men lost in the Eldorado mine appear to have slowly succumbed to' the exhaustion of air. On Dawkins' billy was scratched on the morning of the accident— 4 Feeling weak; want air. God forgive us ; God reign for ever." i When the relief party reached the bodies of the victims in the Kldorado Mine disaster the si«ht which met their gaze was horrifying in the ex trems. The steam had extended in a large volume to the end of the work ings, and had almost reached its limits. When the party entered the drive it stood about 2ft in depth. There was an accumulation of water that had drained through the "slum" from the workings and was a distance of 20ft from the flood gates to face of the workings, It was to this retreat to which Burke, Dawkins, Crane and Armstrong rushed when the imburst

occurred, and they were forced to re main there uiatil removed by relief parties. Apparently, the chamber into which they retreated was dry for some time; but they were entirely powerless to escape. The unfortunate men could have only one though, viz , that they were entombed beyond all hope of rescue and had simply to await their death. Hew long they remained alive cannot be ascertained, but it is conjectured from the quantity of air remaining between the "slum" and the end of the drive that there would be sufficient to last them for twenty four hours. The first body which came to view was that of Edgir Orane, who was lying on his back peaceably at rest, with one arm beneath him, the other extended across his breast. He was clothed just as when last seen and his {features were not in any way dis turbed. Apparently he had lain down from exhaustion, and died calmly,, Close to h'ni lay Charles Dawkins. His face was towards the ground, he was on his knees, and seemed as if he had spent his last minutes in prayer. His hands were not clasped but doubt less he had fallen forward when the end came. Like his comrade Crane, Dawkios was fully dressed. Arm strong was next found, four feet away from Crane, lying prostrate. He had stripped himself of his clothes, and only had a flannel band around his waist. His clothes were thrown about in various places, and the last few moments of his life can only be im agined, but no doubt they were terrible. Probably he lost his reason before be succumbed, tearing his clothes in shear deperation. Thompson had evidently also attempted to take off his clothes, but could not draw his trousers over his boots. The air gradually becoming exhausted and more vitiated, at each breath his suffer ings became keener, until at length even clothing became oppressive Armstrong doubtless survived longest, and at last threw himself down in the intensity of hia sufferings and died. Burk was found about twenty feet away from the other three. His head was turned towards the face of the drive, in the same manner as Dawkins and he had knelt down while await ing the end. Kneebone must have made a desperate attempt for life, but had been overwhelmed in the mullock, in which he was found lying face downwards. His body was hardly recognisable. Both legs were broken, and other marks proved that the body had been thrown with great force against some hard substance. Melbourne, August 5 It took nearly six hours to com pletely decipher the messages scratched on the cans by the El Dorado victims, All the men, as well as Hawkins, wrote brief pathetic messages. I

A Terrible Explosion.

Sydney, August 4 _ An explosion occurred early this morning on board the barquentine Prosperity, loaded with the Metropoli tan Coal Company's coal, and lying in Elizabeth Bay; The cook, named Pousty, removed a riding light and carried it into the galley, when a tremendous explosion took place. The deck was torn up from end to snd, and the debris and coal scattered over the harbor, Pousty was found un ponscious and seriously injured. John TJjomas, seaman, acd Nelson, a boat man, were slightly injured. Two of the crew who were in their bunks in the forward deck-house had a miraculous escape. After a portion of the house was blown away the men were covered with debris, but they escaped without injury. A fire started among the deck timbers, but was ex tinguished before it spread to the hull, ■which remains intact. The explosion was caused by the generation of gas. The German barque Argo, which was laden with tbe same quality of coal, was destroyed in a similar manner on July 22,1893. August 5. j The statement of the mate of the Elizabeth is that the galley must have been full of gaseous vapors from the little forehatch, which was uncovered g.nd ignition followed on the cook's entry with the lamp. One poor fellow was nearly naked and his shirt was on fire. The cook was lifted out of the coals where he had fallen alter being ahot to a great height. His clothes ■were on fire, and he was in great agony. The waterman who brought off one of the crew was also on fire and severely burned. The vessel looks like a punt into which coal had been dumped.

Heavy Weather.

Sydney, August 5 fhe Captain o£ the ' barque Ex- ] pelsior reports a terrific passage. He never expected to reach port. The deck cargo was thrown overboard to lighten the vessel, which put in at Norfolk Island for provisions. She encountered a terrible gale after leav ing there. The vessel strained so heavily that It took the pumps allthoir time to keep the water out.

ROAD BOARD.

tVAJKA.KITJ[,

I Tha monthly meeting of the Wakanui Road Board was held o \ Saturday. P'G senfc—Messrs M. Bruce (chairman) and all the members. CORRESPONDENCE. From the Secretary of the Winter Relief Fund Committee, acknowledging receipt ot Board's letter to tne Mayor of Ashburton, stating that the Board had guaranteed the sum of £25 towards pro viding work for the unemployed in this district.—Received.

From Mr Thomas C. Norris, Treasurer of Charitable Aid Board, Chris'church, notifying the Bo*rd (.hat the sum of £50, being the amount of Government subsidy and local giant, was available for relief works tc une-t^pl'iypcL—Received. From the Commissioner of Taxes, ad vising the Board that a voucher for £70 2-91 had been sent to tho Treasury as payment of subsidy due to this Board for the year 1894-95. —Received. From MouEt Hutt and Lons;beach Road Boards, acknowledging receipt of Board's circular, re destruction of small birds, and signifying their asaenb to a conference at any early date to discuss the question.

From Mr John Oorbitt, Beach Road, Wakanui, expressing his disapproval of tbe^ Board's action ia cleaning out the drain at Mr Keeley's, as in h;s opinion this drain, through being below the^nataral f*H of the water, leads the water from the plains on to his property, and he there • fore requests that the niuuth of the drain be closed as high as the natural level of the surface of the ground at its junction w'uh what is known as Lesdley and Butterick's dr&in.—Received. From Ishburton County Council, en closinsr the sum of £13 18s lid, being this district's share of rhe Council's grant towards winter work. overseer's report. The Overseer's report was read and approvtd 1

GORSE ON ROADS. The Clerk wag instructed to s.md notices to owners of property fronting Leadley and Butterick's drain tc remove the gors?. DESTRUCTION OF SMALL BIRDS. The Chairman proposed that Messrs Leadley and Mackay arrange with the Road Boards who have acknowledged receipt of circular on this subject, as regards date of conference and other | important matters. ■■ SHEEP BRIDGES. The Clerk reported that eight sheep bridges had been made over water races in the district, and (ha Board expressed their approval of the work contained therein, PAYMENTS i Accounts amounting to £39 10s having ! been passed for payment, the Hoard | adjourned, j

CRICKET.

London, August 4 The United Counties Cricket Council has approved of the visit of an Australian eleven next year. The number of test matches is to be limited to threo.

THE JAPANESE

Thursday Island, August 5 An agitation is on foot amongst the Japanese residents against any further influx of their own countrymen. They consider the result will be a reduc tion of wages to those already in the country, besides increasing the antagonism of Europeans against the Japanese.

Seven Pounds in One Week.

Not every man who is thin would thank you for fattening him. He doesn't want to be fat, and for very good reasoas. Unneces sary fat is -I load to carry about; it interferes with a man's power to work, shortens his wind, and dulls his wits. Yet, on the other hand, a certain amount of flesh is needed for health and comfort. For example : A. man five feet high should weigh about 120!bs ; and a man five feet sis inches, 1451b5; and a man six feet, I7Blbs. It is a regular ascending scale. The in surance companies allow a variation of 7 per cent, above or below it, and beyond those limits charge an extra premium. One shouldn't be much over or under his proper weight if he wants to be sound and hearty— and we all do want that.

Now we will iell how Mr Thomas Crosby, being under weight gained sf-ven pounds in a week. He had lost 1| stone, which is too much off for a man who was never fleshier than he naturally ought to be. It was this way. He was right enough up to May, 1891. At that time he began to feel ill and out of sorts. He had a nasty taste in his mouth—like rotten eggs, he says —and a thick, slimy stuff came on his gums and teeth. His appetite failed, and what he did eat wag, as you might say, under com pulsion ; and right afterwards he would have great pain in his stomach anl chest. Plainly, something was amiss with him in that region. He was often dizzy, and cold chills ran over him aa though he was threatened with fever. Of course we should expect a man who is handled in this way to lfise strength. Mr CiQsby lost strength. In fact, he got so weak and nervous that he shook all over, and his hands trembled as if a current of elee'ricity were running through him. To use his own words : "1 rapidly lost flesh, and was U stone lighter, and could hardly walk about. Once my parents thought I was dying, and sent in haste [for the doctor. I saw two doctors in Epworth and one at Haxey, but they were not able to help me. Our vicar, Key. Mr. Overton, recommended me to the Lincoln Infirmary, where I attended for eight weeks as an out door patient, without benefit." "Soon afterwards Mr Sharp, a chemist, at Epworth, spoke to me of the virtues of a medicine known as Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup. Being interested in what he said, I left off trying other things and began taking this Syrup- In a few days I felt better, and presently I gained seven pounds in a week. At that rate I soon got back to my work, and have had the best of health ever since. I tall these facts to everybody, and am per fectly willing they should be published. Yours truly (Signed), Tom Crosby, Ferry Road, Epworth, via Doncaster, December 1 23rd, 1892.'? After reading Mr Crosby's story we scarcely need to ask why he lost flesh. The minute he stopped eating and digesting his usual allowance of food he began to fall away. Trees, they say, grow as much from the air by means of their leaves, as they do from the soil, But men don't. They've got to bo built up through their stomachs. In digestion ami dyspepsia, (Mr Crosby's com plaint) stops this process and poisons those who have it, besides. That accounts for all the painful and dangerous symptoms our friend speaks of. The doctors do what they can, but, unluckily, they don't possess the medicine that goes to the bottom of this disease and cures it. The romedy is Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup, «,nd nothing olse, so far as we know. It restores digestion, and digestion covers the bones with fat enough or health and good lookai

European and Other Foreign Items

I ON DON, AugUtt 2 Ac the Geographical Congress, Pro fessor Kan, of Amsterdaiu, read a paper on the " Exploration of Western New Guinea." lie declared that the Dutch Geographical Society hoped shortly to survey the south coast be tween Skroe and 141deg east. Mr David Lindsay re id a paper on " Un explored Australia." He believed that an expedition to Central Australia and j along the western watershed would repay the cost. A prolonged inquiry on behalf of the Anti-Slavery Society has produced a report to the effect that 60,000 lives are sacrificed every year in supplying Zanzibar and Arabia with slaves. Professor Sybe states that the death rate in the East end of London has been raised to 49 per 1000 owing to the neglect of vaccination, smallpox and the polluted and insufficient supply of water. August 3. The Government abandon the Ohitral I country west of the Panjkors. Eleven thousand troops hold the routs from Peshawur through to Dir pending the final settlement. A colliery in Ardrossan, Scotland, became flooded, and fourteen persons were drowned. Sir Fred. Napier Broome is men tioned as likely to succeed Sir H. Norman as Governor of Queensland. It is reported that Mr Chamberlain is pressing for the appointment of a committee to consider the construction of a Pacific cable Mr Chamberlain, addressing a meet ing in Birmington, said the Conserva tive-Unionist Alliance was founded at a time of national danger, and that the recent political crisis had cemented it. Through the decade by mutual sacrifice and common action they had resisted their foes, and their election had confirmed this in a way unequalled in the history of coalitions. The Constantinople correspondent of the Pall Mall Gazette states that it ia currently reported there that the Khedive has presented the Sultan with half a million sterling in order to enlist the sympathy of Turkey in the Egyptian question.

Baron Dhasvs, Military Commander in the Congo, states that Great Britain and France combined could easily dis lodge the Mahdi and free the European prisoners he now has. August 4. The Taitapu Gold Company New Zealand, has been issued with a capital of £175,000. Shares amounting to £125,000 were ottered, to the public, and this sum has been subscribed. St Petersburg, August 3 Cholera is prevalent in Southern Russia, and upwards of one hundred deaths are recorded. Constantinople, August 3 The Turkish Government has decided to apply its ow 4 n Armenian scheme of reform to the whole of the Empire. New York, August 3 The forests on Beaver Island, in the north part of Lake Michigan, have been destroyed by fire, and hundreds of lives hays been lost. Capetown, August 2

In the Cape Assembly indignation was expressed by a section of the members at the conditions imposed by Mr Chamberlain on the transference of Bechuanaland to the control of the Cape. Tiiey urge that they will inter fere with the freedom ot the colony., and challenge the Colonial Secretary to attempt to force similar terms on Australia.

The Meat Trade.

London, August 4 Shipping experts inform Mr Valen tine that the cool storage space utilised last year for the conveyance of Austra lasian frozen meat and dairy produce, excepting poultry and rabbits, equalled 3,833,000 carcases of sheep, while the carrying capacity of the vessels engaged in the trade amounted to six and a half million carcases, If two and a half trips annually are reckoned for each vessel, the experts assert that it" meat and dairy producers unite for the better regulation of shipments, and insist on all vessels being fitted with modern machinery, reduced freights will soon follow.

Probate Duty.

London, August 4 The Court of Queen' 3 Bench has decided that the executors of Mrs Francis Tollemache are not liable for probate duty in England on £112,000 invested in New Zealand, apon which duty has been paid in that colony.

MR DAVITT.

BfiISBANiS, August 5 Mr M, Davitt, speaking at Rock hampton, promised the support of the Irish members for the objects of the Queensland separation league.

THE AsilßUßTor otJAftbtAft: MONDAY. AUGUST 8, Mf>.



Fubb Blood is the Secrkt of Health Gordon' 3 B^qod Pills cleanse the system of all impure blood, cure iudigestion,con stipation, liver complaint, paiua in back and sides, biliousness, sick headache; remove pimples, scrofula, aovrw. p.), q , Lar^e boxes as, two boxes, 10s, post free. J W Clayton, Box '234 Dunedln . One Box of Clame's tfll Fills is ™"J"^ n | ted to cum »>' from the Urinary Organs, in either sex (acquired or consti tutional), Gravel and Pains in the Back. Guaranteed free from Mercury. Sold in Boxes 4s Gel each, by all Chemists and Patent Medicine 'Vendors thronghout the World. Proprietors s The anc Midland Goukwb^ Dkto Co.BtFABY, Lincoln, England



0. W. 0. Madman, Sheriff of Tyler Co., W Va,, appreciates a good thing and does not hesi ate to say bo, He was almost pros trated with a cold when he procured a bottle of Chamberlain s Ikmgh Remedy _ He saya ; 4lt gave me prompt relict. 1 i find it to'be aa'tavahiableTeroedy foreoughs »»d golds,' fat Me 'by the ABhWton prug So,



I Government Not-'e"~. I —~~ —■—■——— ■—•—■- NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Excursion Fares to Ohristchurch fo Grand National Steeplechases. TjIXOCKSION TICKETS to Ohriafc -*-* church will be issued on the B'Ji of August from Tirnarn to Baling inclusive at iCa first-class, 7s second ; Hinds, Windermere, Winslow 8a 6d and 6s 6d ; Tinwald to Rakaia inclusive 7s and ss, for a Train leaving Rangitata ac 8.8 a. m , Hinds 8.38, Winslow 8 53, Tinwald 9.3, Ashburton 9.17, Chertsey 9 46, Rakaia 10.0, arriving at Chiistchnrch at, 11.45 a.m., and will be available for return by the ordinary evening train from Christ church to Ashburton on the same day ; passengers for south of Ashburton gom* ! on by special train for Timaru, leaving ishburcon ab 8.10 p m. The ordinary 7.20 a.m. train from Aahburton to Christchurch will not rnn on the Bih of August, Passengers can travel by the above-named train instead, The morning train from Methven on the Bth will start at 8.25 a m , Lauriston 9.2, to connect with the 9 17 a.m. train from Ashburton, and an extra train will leave Bakaia for Methven after the arrival of the evening train from Christ church, i



Excursion tickets to Christohurch, available for return till the 14th of August-, will be issued from Orari to 1 Ealing inclusive on the 7th of August and ' for t'le Excursion train on the morning of the 8 h, at 18s and 1.3 a. The journey must be started on the day of the purchase of the ticket, and may be broken after the first ten miles. 8 26 BY ORDER



Friedlander and Go. FOE SALE, BY PRIVATE TREATY, FARM NEAR CHERTSEY. j WE*HAVE for Private Sale a Very Good F ARM of 420 Acres 420 about two miles from Chertsey Railway Station. The Land is divided into ten paddocks, well fenced and watered. 320 Acres are laid down in Grass, 100 Acres are in Crop. Improvements consist of a well "built six-roomed House, Granary, Stabling, and Outhouses, etc. For full partioulars apply to ( FRIEDLANDER & CO., 8 4 Stock and Station Agents,



Funeral Notices. FUNERAL ISOTIUE. THE Friends of Mr Jameu Rawle are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late beloved wife Maboarbt, will move from his residence, Auhburton Forks, on WEDNESDAY, 7th inst., at 1.30 o'clock, for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 8 36 Undertakers?.



PUBLIC -NOTICES. I" OW Priced Section. £10 price t_J required for T.S. 59, containing | acre, fronting Kermode Street wesc T. BULLOCK TO COTTAGE sTmARKET GARDENERS. T HAVE FOR SALE, by the Bag I or per ton, BONE DUST and GUAWO. F. FSKUfffl AW, 8 22 ASHBURTON.



FERTILITY. mHE Fertility of this fertile district 1 would be wonderfully increased if Farmers would use CHESTERFIELD GUANO. Copy of Analysis by J. A. Pond, Colonial Analyst. Moisture ... 5.20 Organic matter ... 10.40 Phosphate of lime . 30.15 Carbonate of lime ... 51 05 Salphate of lime ... Trace Insoluble matter ... .20 100.0 Price—£3 10s per ton; railage free to any Railway Station in the County on lots of two tons or over. A reduction for large quantities, and a liberal discount for Cash. 8 17 F. FERRIMAN.



BONE DUST, OF the highest analysis, for Sale by the undersigned, This |3ono Dust is ground from Green Bones (not steamed or calcined), hence the greatest percentage of plant food is retained, making this the most durable of Manures, the benefit of which is seen up to the fifth or sixth crop, 8 13 F. FERRIMAN.



AVER'S Hair Vigor A RESTORES COLOR PEOMOTES Abundant Growth 01 M l*^*""'*^. it cui-es iknnig liv- W' *^*'' Jslt £"& niors, 'and keeps the off -H? sculp cool, moist, 'wSx%&. «|x^%- l't'iiltliy, and fvoo iruni W- 'i^^^'S^"'^''"l', ~r\ \ ]'Ut" that six years ago I loft nearly hiilfot my liair, and what was left tunica Alter u S |H S Ayer'»Jlj.lrYlL'W^..^ -^^ Wi Udll 1" ■ i() j, nnv ; l g ui ,, ) ;, ll(l W j lh tho natm-ii.l color restored." Ayer 9s Hasr Vigor ./ ruiu'AitKi) r.y DR. J. G. AVER & 60., LOWELL, MASS, U ,S. A, rr-'j" -• I'p'vir'l nf c!ioiiU4mil;iliniiK. The iiiinic -AVer-is i.r,-in:iienf ..n the wnumiT, nnd », blown n. ...  " I'ucU ul uui' uoUJu;,.



TO POULTRY BREEDERS AND OTHERS. I HAVE specially prepared BONE DUST for Poultry in half-hundred weight sacks, 8 19. F. FERRIMAN.



Misses Adams, DRESSMAKERS AND KNITTING MACHINISTS, TYOLD a Large Stock of '» p . to . date JLi Cut-paper JJ^ crns< % adam e Uemerats I)rodlJctionH) including •Jiiining, Racing, Boating, Gymnasium, and all fashionable costumes for ladioa and children ; also, Fashion Journals. Fancy Work, Books, Art-needle Re quisites. Lessons given in Fancy Work. THE FANCY REPOSITORY, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. Agents for — Dye Works, Registry Office for Servants. 6 10 New Vmm Tobacca-»Lattst SuecW



GROCERS AND IRONMONGEKS. WE have just to hand a Large Consignment of WRIGHT'S CELE BRATED WATER BISCUITS In 41b Tins; Also the following Varieties in 21b Tins :— PARIS WINE, VANILLA WINE, FANCY MIXED, ARROWROOT, etc , kto. Hitherto these Biscuits have been packed in 2ib cardboaid boxes, but seeing that 'he Biscuits get soft in the boxes, we have had them packed to our special order in 2ib airtight tins, thus ensuing the enspness of the Biscuits, i CHEAPEST & BEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY, AND BRUSHWARE. Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. NIMMO & BLAIR'S Choicest Vegetable Seeds in 3i packets and Flower Seeds in Id packets, always in stock. Call for catalogue. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. SHEARMAJN BttOS., market h3use.



Business Notices. 0 ALVATION ARMY. FAMOUS GUARDS BAND, ASHBURTON. TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, August 6 and 17. TUESDAY. 1 p.m.—Reception at Express. 230 p.m.—Concert, Baring Square, for Winter Work Fund. 8 p.m. —Musical Melange, Oddfellows' Hall. Admission Is, ' WEDNESDAY. 2 30 p m.—Hospital Concert, Baring Square. 8 p. m,—Daughter of Ishmael, Oddfellows' | Hall. Admission Is. This Superb Band has won golden opinions in every place visited. 8 30 fW\O LET, dwelling house of five rooms, ■■ corner of Cameron and William Streets. T. BULLOCK. fnO LET,—Shop and Dwelling in _1_ Triangle. Rent required, 7s 6d per week. T. BULLOCK.



E- D. WILSON, HAIRDRESSER, (late of McGregor's). T)EGS to notify to his numerous town "~* and country customers, that he will Commence Business on MONDAY, sth inst, in the new premises of MR C» PERCY, Tobacconist, East street, Ash burton (next to Drug Company). Two years connection with Mr J. McGeegob, is a sufficient guarantee as to his qualifi cation. He desires a Continuance of that Liberal Patronage that has always been accorded him. Ladies' Haircutting a Specialty, 8 8 Razors Ground and Set.



LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole a^ent for Ashbarton District, S> g A L E X, JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURrON. TAZ.4RUS Patented System ensures J comfort and correct sight. Don't spoil your eyes by using badly fitting Spectacles. 5 97



Clovers* Glovers. CLOY E R S. r HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply OP WHITE CLOVER, TREFOIL, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, Also, a Large Variety of— COLONIAL-GROWN CLOVERS, RYE GRASS SEED, COCKSFOOT, Etc, Etc. ( Samples and Quotations of Clovers, Rye grass and Cocksfoot on application. A Complete Stock of GROCERIES, TEAS, AND PROVISIONS Always on hand and i



SOLD FOB CASH At Ghristchuroh Prices, IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, PLOUGH SHARKS, RAW AND BOILED OILS, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE, In all Branches. WINES AND SPIRITS Of Every Inscription. I have Always for SaIe— CRUSHED OATS, OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, iin Large or Small quantities) OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND UHICK.WH.EAT. Henry Z»^ e r, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian. Mutual Provident Society J T Ford and Co



. SHBGRTON HORTICULTURAL X\ SOCIETY. GENERAL MEETING, TUESDAY, AUGUST 6,1895 kT THE ARCADE CHAMBERS, Afc 8 o'clock. 7 173 NOTICE is hereby given in pursuance of the Public Reserves Act, 1885, Clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be set apart f :>r the Ashbur ton Football Club's match on THURS DAY, the Bth day of August, 1895, on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viz.,— For each Adult One shilling For each Horae On« shilling For each Trap One shilling J. SBALY, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. 7 187



BLACKSMITHING. T HAVE STARTED BUSINESS in -*- the Shop recently occupied by W. H. Paget (behind the Post Office), where I will be glad to see old friends and new ones. Good workmanship and moderate charges. Shoeing—Hacks, 5s j draughts, 6s. James Hiirgese, GENERAL! BLACKSMITH & SHOEING SMITH. 7 184



HINDS DISTRICT. "CIOR b ALE—The Lease of 50 acres, -*- part of reserve 1371, not far from the Hinds Railway Sfcaeion, formerly in the occupation of G. M. Peatce. T, BULLOCK.



John G. Mestell, ACCOUNTANT AND COMMISSION AGENT, BULLOCK'S ARCADE, ASHBURTON. OATS. OATS. | HAVE FOR SA L E,~ CANADIAN, DANISH, & DUN SEED OATS, and FIRST CLASS HAY. Price on application. JOHN G. RESTELL. 6 217



TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. I AM Keeping Stocks of Jameson and Anderson's Indian and Ceylon Teas, which for so many years have secured such an extensive sale, and which have a deservedly high reputa tion. 8 20 F. FERRIMAN.



I HAVE in Stock—Fergusson and Mitchell'j Brown Paper and Paper Bags of various sizes. F. FERRIMAN, Agent for the North British Insurance Company, and tho Union Steam ship Company, Limited, 8 21



pOR GENTLEMEN'S MERCERY « .— TJRY — A. Lawrie & Co. SPECIAL BARGAINS IN HATS, CAPS, AND TIES, THIS WEEK, SEE WINDOW. j Wo have also just opened a full Assortment of ZEALANDIA AND STANDARD j BOOTS AND SHOES. Tho Bost Brands only kept, which are being offered at very reasonable prices. A- LAWRIE & CO* SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS.



Business Notices. SELLING ON. SELLIKG ON H. M. Til E S IS Selling the whole of his large and varied stock of STATIONERY, ACCOUNT BOOKS, and FANCY GOODS for lowest prices for CASH. NEW LINKS OPENING UP. School Committees and Teachers supplied with all School Requisites, at par wiih Christchurch prices. A special line of BLUE BLACK INK on draught, excellent quality, Cr«am laid Foolscap from 10s 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 Loudo- Publishing Houses. NEW PIANOS from £26, sold on monthly payments of £1* ORGANS from £16. Easy Terms. Violins, Strings, Pega, Bridges, Aceordians, Etc. Star, Humber Cycles for Ladies or Gentlemen, Latest Improvements, Besr& Materials Second-hand Bicycles, Cash or Terms. Cycle Extras, Agent for Adams, Curtiea and Co., Christchurch. Send for catalogues. Buy the best) machine yoi? can, JStars are the beat value obtainable. H. 91. Jones



OPEaUira ASTKOUNCKSUEHTT. THE ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY TTAVING taken the Premises lately occupied by W. W. SPENCER & CO., OOENER OF ARCADE & BURNETT STREET, Beg to intimate that they intend OPENING the same with a Large and Varied Stock of New and Seasonable Goods in DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS & SHOES, Bought at a large Discount from the Warehouses. Our Home Buyers advise us of large Shipments to arrive for the Spring Season, consequently the present Stock must be Cleared to make room for these goods. To effect this we intend offering them at VERY LOW PRICES FOH CASH. To particularise any lines would give the Public no idea of the > value we intend offering, but we would ask them to call and inspect our Stocks, which comprise MANCHESTER GOODS, DRESSES, CLOTHING, MERCERY, B >OTvS AND SHOES, and we have no fear but that business will eventuate. ! OPENING- DAY-SATUItPAY, JUJLY 20. ASHEUEM DBAPMY COMPANY, 1 CASH DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, ETC., Corner of Arcade and Burnett Street. 7 132 ii # o. SIIItIMPTON, Manager.



GEE AT SALE OF FURNITURE, DRAWING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, BEDROOM FURNITURE. ft AH PETS, Linoleums, Chairs, Toilet Sets, Brass and Iron Bedsteads \J Bedding, etc. Full-sizod Brass Rail Bedsteads 425, usual price 50s. "Wicker Chairs and Cushions 20s, usual price 235. ALL PRICES EQUALLY REDUCED FOR ONE MONTH FOR CASH AT T. H. TIN DRILL & CO, CABINETMAKERS AND UPHOLSTERERS, TAHORED STREET, Opposite Arcade, and next Building Society's Office.



APPRECIATION, rpHE remarkable increase of our business since we opened oar New Tailoring 1 Department shows that the public appreciate our REDUCED PRICES combined with GOOD FIT, STYLE, AND WORKMANSHIP. We have just opened out a splendid lot of FANCY SERGES AND OTHER FASHIONABLE AND DURABLE WINTER SUITINGS. USsS** Inspect our new department work and compare our Men's Fashionable "*■■** All Wool Tweed or Serge Salts to measure. Reduced prices—47s 6d, 555, 57s 9d, 60s, 665, 70?, 75. A JOB LOT OF MEN'S WATERPROOF TWEED OVERCOATS (with capes) To be Cleared afc the following Reduced prices—l7s 6d, 21s, 25s and 27s 6d. Waterproof Tweed Overcoats made to measure (guaranteed thoroughly wafcerDroof LARGEST ASSORTMENT IN THE DISTRICT TO CHOOSE FROM. CEAIGHEAD & BERKYMAF [THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON Reductions! Reductions f! TO MEET THE TIMES. COAL West-port Coalbrookdale COAL COAL Wostport' Cardiff COAL COAL Black Bull COaL C 0 A L Newcastle COAL COAL Malvern COAL COAL Mt. Somers COAL 5 cwt coal for 5s W. H. COLLINS & CO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, IRONMONGERS AND PAINTERS,