It was a Happy thought to search the window-sill carefully, for I found there a faint and peculiar mark. I was a surveyor's point. I lined it u\> to the pump and measured the exact centre of the line, At a depth of four feet we found a two-inch steam pipe. Both ends were plugged, and concealed within was the fortune of that man in bonds and certificates of stocks and bills to a jjreat amount. Thi3 case was soon followed by a search for £6500, which a paralytic had in his hand a few moments before his death, which had occurred like a stroke of lightning," continued the detective, v Before I was called in the family. as usual, had made a thorough and exhaustive search, as they supposed, and left me only the hous« turned up side down and all tracos destroyed. In this dilfmtna I sought the doctor, and told him of my trouble. He suggested an examination of the body. I did this and found a mark on his hip which had been made by the metal edge of some household utensil, an indentation from the edge being plainly marked. I felt that I was on the right track, and after a look round the house I found an old coal hod in the cellar, and among the rubbish in it was the prize I was in search

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

Tlie Butter Market.

London, February 10

During the last four months, the import of butter from the Continent has increased by five thousand tons, and from the colonies by two thousand tons, as compared with 1894. Four thousand tons, colonial butter are •float, and supplies are heavy. Weddels circular says the glut in the butter market is serious, and during the next two months it will be neces sary to sell five,thousand tons in order, to clear the colonieg' supplies.

Intense Cold in England and America.

London, February 9 Skating is indulged in on the Thames at Kingston. The sea is frozen on the Kentish coast, and it is feared that the Whitstable oyster fisheries will be greatly injured. Birds are frozen in branches of trees in Norfolk, and thousands of people are on the verge of perishing. The gheerneas railway is literally buried in snow, and twice trains have been dug out, the occupants being fourteen hours without food and fire. Numerous deaths from exposure are reported daily, and post men, omnibus drivers, cabmen, and laborers suffer severely. Washington, February 10 Many people and thousands of horses and cattle in the Western States are dying from the cold. Wild animals are taking refuge among thesettlements. Theiruit crops in Florida are ruined.

ANARCHISTS

Bkttssem, February 10. Eight Anarchists, convicted of a dynamite outrage at Liege, were sen tenced to heavy terms of imprisonment. One of thorn created an exciting scene in Court by furiously abusing the Judges. He vaulted over the dock, and was only recaptured with difficulty.

The Eibe Disaster.

Bbkmn, February 10.

Chancellor Hohenlohe speaking in the Reichstag, vindicated the officers of the Elbe, and lauded their behavior.

Corn Duties.

Mabbid, February 10. The new Spanish corn duties have passed.

A CABLE TO HAWAII

Washington, February 10. The Senate has authorised the Presi dent to enter into a contract for a cable to Hawaii at a cost of three million dollars, with half a million towards preliminary expenses.

Wreck of a Barque.

Three Mci Ur«irne4

Brisbane, February 10

The barque Sarah S. Ridgway, which left Newcastle for Singapore with a cargo of coal, was wrecked on the New Bellona Beef on January 26. The captain and his wife, with the survivors of the crew, arrived at Bundaberg yesterday, after having been five days in a boat. Strutter and Bailey, seamen, and Olsen, the carpenter, were washed overboard from the barque and drowned. Restols, one of the crew, had his leg broken, and has been removed to the Hospital. The barque was dismasted, and sprung a leak during the gale, and was abandoned in a sinking condition.

February 11

The crew of the Ridgway underwent some terrible experiences before they left the vessel. The captain' 3 wife en deavored to set Restol's leg, but in effectually. It was principally owing to her efforts that the injured «jan was brought ashore alive. The leg was amputated but mortification has set in, and the man is in a critical state.

THE COREAN WAR

bHAHGHAi, February 9

The Japanese ships left Chefoo with out sustaining any damage and landed a force ten miles from Chefoo, attacking the eastern forts.

The Chinese have corrected the credentiels of the peace envoys, and the latter will resume negotiations for peace. Fourteen Chinese torpedo boats ■which were in Welhaiwei escaped to sea. The Japanese hotly pursued and sank twelve.

The Chinese forces at Lvi Kung Tan fought desperately, though without effect.

Japanese troops are now being con veyed by transports to Ohefoo. The news, of the defeat of the Chinese is confirmed.

Shanghai, February 10 (The Japa have captured Ninghan.

GOLD.

Peeth, February 11 The True Blue mine has been sold. The price asked was £120,000.

TYPHOID

Pjirth, February tl

Typhoid continues to be very preva lent at Coolgardie. Several deaths are reported.

American Finance.

Washington, February 8

The President, in a further message to Congress, announces the issue of a loan of 62,500,000d0l for thirty years, bearing 4 per cent, interest, payable in coin, with the option to substitute 3 per cent, bonds payable in gold, bhould Congress sanction the issue within ten days, it will be provided for by the delivery of 3,500,000 ounces of foreign gold, which relieves the Treasury until April.

The Reciprocity Treaty.

Sydney, Februar 9

The Sydney Morning Herald, dealing with the reciprocal treaty between New Zealand and South Aastralia, says it was stated when Mr Ward left New Zealand he had the full authority of his colleagues to make overtures, but for all that these colleagues, though approving generally of the treaty, ftook an early opportunity of adding a material qualifying clause. I The treaty, although under the name of a freetrade agreement, is essentially one for protection. It is bad enough for one colony to set up protection against its neighbours indifferently, but it is far worse and a more likely cause of irritation for two colonies to agree to protect each other against all the rest. It is marvellous that at the very time the Premiers are endeavouring to frame a plan for the removal of the difficulties in the way of union, these two Ministers should have prepared, and provisionally signed, a treaty isolating their respective colonies. The federal union of the colonies is incom patible with any special agreement between any two for the purpose of securing themselves special advantages to the disadvantage of the rest.

The Premiers' Conference

Adelaide, February 11

The Premier has returned from Hobart highly satisfied with the re sult of the Premiers' Conference. He thinks the outcome will be the earfy advancement of Federation. He be lieves the treaty with New Zealand will not create intercolonial animosity, and says he would be glad to enter into a similar arrangement with other colonies if details could be arranged.

The Treasurer speaking at Burra, said Government was determined to end the year without a deficit, although to do so would entail heavy economies being made. It was intended again to introduce the Credit Fonder Bill. Government recognised the prosperity of the colony lay in the developement of the produce export trade and he hoped all Australian Parliaments would adopt the Premiers' federation proposals. People might expect to see considerable progress made shortly towards federation, and the abolition of intercolonial Custom duties. Go vernment intended to create consoli dated stock, into which 31l previous loan issues are to be absorbed, repay able under the same conditions.

Sydney, February 11 Mr Reid, Premier, has returned from Hobart. He strongly resents Sir Henry Parkes 5 disparagement of the Premiers' Conference, and denies that on'y three were agreed upon federa tion. Four were in absolute agree ment, and five were agreed upon the essential step of holding a Convention elected by the people to frame a Federal Constitution. Sir Henry Parkes had always insisted on keeping the question free from party spite and personal spleen, but now he had descended to these levels himself. Mr Reid is sanguine of the success of the scheme drafted by the Conference.

COMMERCIAL

London February 10

Tallow, medium mutton, 22s 3d ; medium beef, 21s 3d; The English wheat market is firm. That of the Continent is steady, and the American firm. It is estimated that the Argentine Republic will have a wheat surplus for ex port of five and a half million bushels. The weather in JSurope is causing a hardening in the market, and inducing more confidence in the future. j

TB& ASIIBUKTON GUARDIAN; MQNbAY, BtBaQAHy... li, Übt..



For Indigestion, the best remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomilk Pills. They can confidently be recommended aa 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 for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach compla ts. Sold in bottles Is l&d, 2a 9d, and lla, by all Medi cine Vendors throughout the world, A ample, safa and certain remedy.



Rheumatism.— Dr E. Gordon's remedy evjbr fails in permanently curing rheuma tism, lumbago, sciatica, ((out, etc, one bottle gives relief. Price 10s, post free. J. W. Cleyton, P.O. Box 234, Dunedin.



; Mr D. Tnomas. , "~ ABHBURTONYARDS. ~~ I FEBkUArYiS, 1895. MR DAVID THOMAS has received , instructions from Mr William Bean to Sell by Public Auction, at the above Yards,— 100 GOOD STORB PIGS D. THOMAS, 2 J64 Auctioneer Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TIMETABLE ALTERATION, METHVEN LINE. AFTER February 7 the 7.5 p.m. R»kaia to M«thven Train WILL NO,r RUN on THURSDAYS. Instead of it a Train will leave Rakaia on THURSDAYS ONLY (starting February 14) at 12.20 p.m., Lauriston 110, Methven arr. 1.45. 2|60 BY ORDER. Entertainments. ODDFELLOWS' Of ALL. Ashburtcn, ■*-*■ FBIDAY, FEBEUAEY 15. Under the direction of Messrs Williamson and Musgrove. Business Manager ... Mr George Tallis. MESSRS WILLIAMSON AMUSGROVE'S LATEST NOVELTY, «Ihb Wew Boy" Will have the honour of making hia appearance FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY, ON" FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, When will be introduced to Play-goers, the COMPLETE "NEW BOY" COMPANY, Specially engaged in England by Mr J. 0. Williamson for this Production, The Box Plan will be opened at Mr Fred Clark's, Tobacconist, TO-MORROW, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12. Prices 4s, 2s 6d, and Is. Representative —J. St. GLMR.



•• m' h' Fj new boy, -*- Undoubtedly the F unniesfc Farcical Comedy ever written, is still the sensation of London, where it is being performed nightly at the Vandeville Theatre to the greatest business known in the hiscory of the Theatre, not excepting the phtno menal receipts at the same house of "Our Boys." Sufficient evidence of the ex traordinary popularity of "The New Boy" is afforded by the fact th« has already beea performed over 300 con secutive nights in London, and is still going strong. 2t50 ASHiURTON ™~ Horticultural Show AND PBOMENADE CONCERT, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, * 1895. IN THE ARCADE, ASHBURTON. \ Schedules can be had from the Secretary. 1 168 F. MAKEIG. Public Notices WANTED. MARRIED Couple; wife good plain cook; husband ordinary farm work. Apply W. E. BARKER, 2 59 Waikonini Orchard, PeeljForest. MODEL YACHT CLUB. nriHE Preliminary Trials of Members' JL Model Yachts will take place in the Domain on SATURDAY, February 16, commencing at 2 p.m. sharp. First Race. —Handicaps based on Keel measurements. Second Race. — Club Championship. Trophy awarded to winner of best of three similar events during the season. Entries (Is) close on WEDNESDAY evening at 7 o'clock at the Boat Shed, where further particulars can be obtained from 261 ALFRED WILLIS, Hon. Sec. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD.



HA9DIIB & lont Kucalyptl Extrac * There arc imitations of Eucalypti f Extract in the market now, products of simple distillation forming rude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, Our Pure Volatile Eucalypti Extract, which is recojrnised by the medical division of Ihe Prussian Government to be of per fectly pure origin, as their Id formation forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, 'March 2,1878 we state : - Is proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and GMefswal'l, Prussia, and reported by Dr Schulz, Professor of Parmncology, at Bon, uiid Professor Dr Mosler, Director of the Medical Clinic at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of af-ids, resinocs and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develops the sanative qualities proper to the plant according to these authorities, and according to Pro fessor Dr Lister of England, and to Drs Bauer Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, is the only ' extract corresponding to scientific testa, and the enly on which possesses the proper therapeutic value. Sander & Son's Eucalypti Extract All other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which have, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect and are' abandoned as an internal medicament. These so called Eucalypti Extracts which may have received distinction at Exhibitions as 3ommercial articles are used for mechanical pur poses are only discernible:— | By their deficiency In pungent odour (Which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti 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 taste, the result of th contracting ten dency of resins and tennates. If these crude oils, so called eucalypti extracts are ■ppiied by mistake in cases o croup, bronchitis, diph theria, internal infammations, dysentery, wounds, the consequences nre appalling For safety always ask for Sahdbr and son s Eucalypti Extract and get the old, well-tested and reliable preparation.—Sand hurst, Victoria, Australia. SANDBB AND SON'S ( ~~AYER'S Cherry Pectoral HAS NO EQUAL FOX THE KAPID CUBE OF Colds, Coughs, Influenza, and SORE THROAT. It will relieve Mm^\. tlie most dis" /fSj&* g^A tressing cough, /S^^.-^JVUV soothe the in l\jf ft^F *J ?* ♦$ \ 1 flamed mem" I / *3esGJb^-- i lbrane, loosen 1* I CHERRY I ' | the Phlegm, I A a -m^^^o- . / I a»<l iuduce re- Yv*V<V*'r n«iK/« freslli"s sleeP \-*3V ' "^YVr For the cure of V>^^-<FYSr Croup, Whoop- S W^^ ing Cough, Sora 1 ii -'^ Throat, and all the pulmonary troubles to which the young are so liable, there Is no other remedy so effective as Ayer's Cherry Pectoral HIGHEST AWARDS AT THE World's Great Expositions. Made by Dr. J.C.Ayer * Co.,L(mell ) Mass. > tT.S.A. jy Beware of cheap imitations. The name— Ayer'a Cherry Pectoral—is prominent o« the wrapper, and is blows in, the glass of t|Ctt el our bcrityet.



ELECTION. XTOTIOE is hereby given that in JLN accordance with special order con firmed by the Ashburton County Council, dissolving the Mount Somers Boad Board, AN ELECTION OF FIVE MEMBERS to constitute the new Board will take place on the 28fch day of FEBRUARY, 1895. NOMINATIONS in the prescribed form will be received till noon on WEDNESDAY, February 20, addressed to the Returning Officer; Road Board Office, Mount Somers. E. B. COOPER, Returning Officer. February 11, 1895. 2*62 TO~OUR SUBSCRIBERS^ Owing to the large amount now owing for subscriptions to the Mail and Guardian, we are compelled to press for payment, and have to notify that we shall take immediate steps to recover all bud ioriptions that are more than one year , overdue j



Tenders. "|HE Trustees of Mns Hugh Smith » invite Tenders for LEASE of her Farm situate at Riverside in the Wakanui district, and now iii the occupation of Mr William Miller. Lease «o be for SEVKN years, from March 1, 1895. Particulars can be obtained from the Trustees (David Cochrane and Ohai les Braddell). Tenders to be sent to the undersigned not later than February 22,1895. 2 3 CHARLES BRADDELL. Mr Henry Zander.



HENRY ZANDER IBFG to Intimate that I hare just landed a Large and Varied Stock of ** UflS. fitting. HGLLTS 1 BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel, Breach and Muzzle Leading, well worthy of inspection.



REVOLVERS. REVOLVERS, AMMUNITION. AMMUNITION. Cartridges and Cartridge Oases, Caps, Sh"t, Gunpowder, Powder and Shot Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recap pers, Loaders, Wade, Punches, etc.



SCOTT'S WELL-KNOWN RANGES AT GPEATLY REDUCED PRICES. I HAVE IN STOCK AND to LAND— 100 Drums Linseed Oil 2<o Cases Valvollne 200 Cases Castor Oil 100 Bales host 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornsby's & Ransome's Plough Shares Barbed and Fencing Wire Mauritius and Queensland Sugars China, India, and Ceylon Teas Best English Leather Belting



-now in stock- 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 RATES.



GROCERIES AND ALL OTHER GOODS SOLD" FOB CASH At Christchuroh Prices. Henry Zander, AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual and Provident Society J T Ford and Co



E. W. Hsnmer. E. W. HAN ME R. T HAVE pleasure in announcing that from this out I SHALL BE REPRESENTED AT THE STOCK SALES AT TINWALD AND ASHBURTON, and that I have made arrangements with MR D. THOMAS TO SELL FOR ME until I am able to get about without crutches. E. W. HAMMER. 2_43 TO THE FARMERS IN THE ASHBURTON COUNTY.



T HAVE DECIDED TO GO INTO BUSINESS here on i»y own account, and I am a CASH BUYER OF Wheat, Outs, Barley, AND ANY OTHER PRODUCE AT MARKET RATES n.b. AT THE OLD PLACE. E.W. HANMER. Ashburton, February 8,1895. 3 39



KEWARD. £100. MESSRS I. M. THOMPSON, of Wakanni, and JOHN MOOR HE \D, are prepared to Pay the sum of £100 to any person or persons who can give such evidence as to Convict the dastardly scoundrel or scoundrels who, between January 31 last tmd date, placed Old Iron in the Wheat Sheaves in Stock in Mr I. M. Thompson's paddock, with intent to damage Mr Moorhead's Thresh ing Plant. Dated this 4th day of February, 1895. I. M. THOMPSON. JOHN MOORHEaD. E. G. Crisp, Solicitor. 2 25 TT7E BEG to notify to the Farmers of the Ashburton District that we ar BUYERS OF WHEAT & FARM PRODUCE, AND HAVE APPOINTED MR F. FERRIMAN to BUY for us in the district. WOOD BROST. LIMITED,



MILLERS, CHEISTCHURCH, j NO HOOF. NO HOESE ! TpRESERVE the Koof by having It XT Shod at J. H. STEPHENS, THE SHOER, Who has REDUCED his Charges for Shoeing and General Work, Shoeing Hacks, 5s ; Draughts, 63, Sellar's Mouldboards kept in Stock. , CENTRAL SHOEING FORGE, 2 6 WaKajtui Road. EXTBACTED HONEY. PETER ANDERSON'S NEW SEA SON'S EXTRACTED HONKt is now ready, »nd Is the best sample his Apiary has yielded since its establishment seven years ago. Sold In 12!b and 301b tins, and by the hundredweight. HAKATERE APIARY, Hampstead. Brand—St. Andrew's Cross (red). 12 171 TO LET at low rental, small Shop and "Dwelling in Burnett street. T. BtiLLOOK. FOR SALE. CAPITAL Building Site, Cameron _ w Street West, being T.S.s 1184 and 1185, containing half acre. Those desirous lof building are invited to inspect. Easy terms, T. BULLOCK.



FOR INFANTS^ AND INVALIDS MELLIN'S LACTO-GLYCO^G OR MILK FOOD. JPKIAIir ADAPTED, FOR COUHTBIES WHERE FRESH COWS BILK C/WNOT BE KTMKtt Huh Good* are tree tro.n Ani-.nrt o"** andketpatot In mtfdimatt. Ibi»<*<a4MdJVomallJ>rMooint <uk««<MM AGENTS—Chrystall & Co., Wardell Bros & Co., A Ktmpthorne, Prosser <fc Co , Christchurch. ■ pTILLSn^ For Billons and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain, in the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costiveness. Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, &c. The first Dose will give relief in twenty minutes. This is no fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be " WORTH A GUINEA A BOX." BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore females to complete health. 'Uiey promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the system. For a Weak Stomach.; Impaired Digestion; Disordered Liver: they act like magic—a few doses will work wonders upon the Vital Organs; Strengthening thomuacu lar System; restoring the long-lost Complexion; bringing back the keen edge of appetite and arousing with the Rosebud of Health the whole physical enemy of the human frame. For throwing off fevers in hot climates they aro specially renowned. These are " facts " admitted by thousands in all classes of society, and one of the best guarantees to the Nervous and- Debilitated is that Seecfuim't Pill* have the largest Sale of any Patent Medicine in the World. Full directions with each box Pr*»*r«d only by THOMAS BEECHAM, St. lUlm, buMMhlr*, BbcUumL SOLD BY ALL PBUOOIBTB IM THE COLONIES. _~J SHEAKMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. ; hi , -o ■ mi ': SUGAB, SUGAR. SUGAR



We Have Just. Landed 1O TONS OP MAURITIUS SUGAR for the Jan^Seaaon. Al who wish their jam to keep well should use Mauriti s SOGAB -nINEST VfEW />URRANTS, "tfALENCIA BAISINS O. QULTAN These Fruits are a Splendid Sample, this season s'crop, WE have also to hand, per as. Rtngitara, 5 Crates of Assorted Crockery including some choice lines of CUPS AND SAUCERS, MOUSTACHE CUPS AND SAUCERS, TOILET SETS," SETS OF JUGS, Etc., Etc., Which we are now offering at Very Low Prices. INSPECTION INVITED AGENTS for the Famous TIGER BLENDED ALL GOODS SOLD AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES FOR Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. Goods Delivered in Town and Suburbs. Customers waited upon for Orders. Satisfaction is Our Motto. SHEARMAN BROS, ' MARKET HOUSE-



BUSINESS CHANGES. THA YE this day sold my Retail Boot and Shoe Business, Pancred street, Ashburton, to MR JAMES MELLOR, B otmaker, Dnnedin, and respectfully request on his behalf a continuance of the support accorded to me. J. BISHOP, Ashburton. January 30, 1895. TTTAVING purchased the Business t~~I lately carried on by Mr J. BISHOP, Tsncred Street, Ashburton, at a very large discount, I have determined to offer the whole of the STOCK IN TRADE AT AN ENORMOUS SACRIFICE, FROM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 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 bad to buy first class Boots at exceptionally low prices :— Children's Strap Shoes from Is Men's Bluchers, 48 lid '* . Women's Kid E.B. Bs, cost 10a Women's Lasting Slippers, 2s lid Children's Lace Boots from Is 9d Women's &id 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 at 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-chss 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 th« BARGAINS. Look at the windows and tickets JAMES MELLOR will make a special point of good repairs and bespoke work. JAMES "MELLOR, (Late J. Bishop.) TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. 1172 T.B.V792ahd 793, Cox Street, East, for sale at a low price anJ on liberal terms. T. BULLOCK. C^OR SALE, a paddock containing 29 ■- acres, 3 roods, 10 perches, a short distance below the County Saleyards. All in English grasses. • Apply to T. BULLOCK. DOLLAR CIGARETTES, 3d. —No holders or photos.—Henry SJandek, Whole Bale Agent,



I FRIEDL&NDfSift BROS., * [AUCTIONEERS, COMMISSION AGENTS, k GRAIN MERCHANTS, rTTE ARE CASH BUYERS, AT FULL MARKET VALUES, OF Wheat, Ogts, and Barley. OUR STORES AND OFFICES being centrally situated, we are able to give i prompt attention to our Clients' interest! and requirements ; sampling being effected at this end farmers will see for themselves the advantage of selling to a local firm. 00RNSAGK3 AND SEAMING TWINE FOB SALE. WE ARE ALSO BUYERS, IN LARGE AND SMALL QUANTITIES, OP , KYEGRASB AND COCKSFOOT SEED. Having Machinery replete with the latest improvements, we can Dress and Clean thane Seeds to the highest state of purity. STORAGE AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. AGENTS FOR- Massey-Harris Reapers and Binders and Farm Implements Commercial Union Insurance Company, Limited New Zealand Shipping Company, Limited Cooper's Sheep Dip ; Crown Sheep Dip, FRIEDLANDSR BROS. Most Extraordinary Revolution IN THE Tailoring 1 Trade. NO MORE NEED FOR PEOPLE TO GO TO OHRISTCHURCH OR ELSEWHERE FOR THEIR TAILORING;



W. SPARROW XXAS proved from past experience that the credit system is unsatisfactory. -*"*• both to buyer and aeller, the good marks have to pay for the bad ones. He has therefore decided to CLOSE HIS BOOKS and go in for the GASH SYSTEM entirely, and will sell at prices which are bound to command a large turnover. The following quotations will give some idea of the REDUC* TtONS:— First Class Tweed Sac Suit ... ... 555, former price 70a First Glass „ ... .. 60s, former price 75s First Class „ ... .. 653, former price 80s First Class  ... ... 70s, former price 85s Best Quality Twee 1 money can procure ... 755, former price 90« No 4 Foxes Serge Suit .. ... ...  £3 J2a 6d Best black or blue Worsted Coat and Veßt, bound, with best quality Trousering .. £4 Ob Od Rememberjthese Prices are for First Class Workmanship. PIT aNDJSTYLE GUARANTEED. WILLIAM SPAKBOvf, EAST STREET. N B —As these prices may be copied by other Firms, please call or send for samples and compare qualities. ; v- F. FEItRIMVIV, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, ASHBURTON. ', ■■.■■■•■■•■•'..■' (&orth British Fire Insurance Company , Union Steam Shipping [Company, Limited. Parcels and goods lent to an/ parts of the colony Remington Type Writer, Sample on view. POTATOES I POTATOES!! POTATOES■!.!! I HAVE on hand and for Sale, in Large or Small quantities, Prime Floury Kidney Potatoes.



MANGLE Si MANGLES. I" MANGLES; A NEW 3TOCK OF MANGLES, BEST MAKE, JUST ARRIVED. HOUSE OF 8 ROOMS TO LET. FOE SALE. A CAPITAL LITTLE PROPERTY,—Consisting of Cottage and Eight Acres of really good land, in close proximity to Borough, 1} mile from Poet Ofice. The land is sub-divided into several paddockg through which streams of water are constantly running, and there is ample provision for acy 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 Termi Liberal.



FOE SALE. NEW HORNSBY STEEL FRAME BEAPER AND BINDER, dS3«, and with Wooden Frame £30. Second-hand Wood's ifcfit«V£D), SINGLE APKON HARVESTER, in work one season, £51& lOi. One Second-hand Plough, Double-furrow, by Booth & McDonald j equal to New, £9* FOB SALE, Bight-horse Power PORTABLE BXtftfftt, by JRuston <fe Proctee, 701b certificate.—Cheap. ' • ■■ •__»—> , ■ i' ■ FERGTJSSON AND MITCHELL'S PAPER MILLS. I am Local Agent for the above, and can supply Superior Bitowx Wrawing PAFEB at Reaßonable Rates. I am also a Purchaser of Old Woolfmckt and Sickipga BuitAble for paper mill retirement!,