COUNTY COUNCIL.

The ordinary meeting of the Ashl ur.on County Council was held to-:. y Present—lVietißrs J_. G. Wright (chair man), John Grigg, M. Stitfc, D. William son, D. Cameron, A. Macfarlane, 0. J. Harper, and J. Johnston. CHAIRMAN'S STATfiMENX. The Chairman's statement waa read as follows:- As the Government propose to amend the present Licensing Act this session, j the Minister of Justice has bean written to requesting that he will make provision in tie Amending Act for the appoint ment of returning officers for licensing committee elections by the controlling local body as desired by this Council. Replies from the Minister of Agriculture, ana from Messrs Walker, Maslin, and Steward to the Council's letter re the rabbit pest will be read today. The Secretary Few Zealand Guuntles Associa tion stares that the meeting of tha Association has been postponed to the 9th Mihtant, io allow lime for the circulation of the Local Government Bill. The Planting Committee have met since la_t meeting,and will present ita report to-day. Ap-tkion fsom certain residents in the Mayfieid district, drawing the Council's attention to the necessity of a sheep bridge over the Hinds river at the May field eros-ing will be placed before the Council. Mr James Milne applies for ihe lease of a small p rt'ion of the Mount Somers tramway, which Mr Peache agrees to, on certain conditions. Mr Peter wishes to interview the Council to-day, respecting bridges and plantations, MiaC-tILANBOUS. A. quantity of purely formal correspon» dance, rangers' reports, and other docu ments of a like nature, were laid on ihe I table. j ENGINEER'S KBI'OET. The Engiu.er'i- report was read as j follows:—

Aehburton-Rangitata Water Supply—The loug continued frosts have so blocked the head races, that the distributing races have hardly had any supply during the last three weeks, except what had been furnished by the melting of snow during a few hours daily. The ice haa go. su.h a hold, and ex tends over such a mileage, that it is not feasible to dislodge it by artificial me»ns, and after auch a prolongation of frost, a thaw may reasonably be expected soon. The making of new races is progressing as fast as the weather permits, about six miles having been formed during last month. With reference to the extension races proposed nearer the Rangitata river, the settlers re quire some readjustment of existing races as well. The arrangement for the latter are not quite complete, bub tenders for a further contract will be called for next meeting, as also for the races near Hinds township. Meantime the springs in that district would interfere to some extent with race making.

Ashburton-Rakaia Water Supply—The service is this district has a'so been greatly interfered with by the intense frost in the vicinity of head works, but a little water haa been got through some of the races, while the races fed from Winchmore main from Wakanui creek, and from Rakaia river ab Acton have been kept flowine; pretty steadily. A'e the representations of some of the Road Boards as to alteration of several fords to provide for relief of such volumes of storm water as existed a few weeks ago, I will report fully on this question next month. Meantime I may say that in many instances, while considerable expense would be incurred, no good whatever would accrue by deepening fords, as the races already take a quota of the flood water up to their capacity, and the effect of any extensive alterations of this nature would only be at these points to throw more flood water into the races than they are fitted to receive, to the greater detriment of private property. Where, however, any reasonable improve ment oan be effected without incurring ulti mate harm it should be done. County Plantations—The ploughing of part of reserve 2589 is in progress, also fencing and ploughing of strip of South RoaJ at Rakaia. The fencing of lands exchanged near Valetta is finished. Tenders will be placed before you to-day for further con tracts for ploughing, fencing, and planting, including 44 acres ot reserve 2571 to the north ef concrete channel at Pudding Hill. Ifampste&d Water Race Extension—The estimated cost of this race as laid off some 18 months ago, was £18, and when funds are provided the work could be proceeded with. Meantime, as the question has been so long in abeyance, the^Chairman of Hampstead Town Board has undertaken to see whether any modifications are now necessary.

Bridges—A considerable quantity of deck ing was required recently for renewals at South Ashburton bridge and Hood's crossing, and Borne minor repairs have been executed on other bridges. Be the question of bridge over Wakanui Creek for South Road—l have again examined the same, but can add little to my report of December 1 last. The Hampst.ad Town Board has since filled up the spaces between planka to facilitate tbe pissage of sheep, and if ordinary oate is takeu in maintenance of decking and hand rails, I see no reasou why the structure may not be serviceable for several years. The width of roadway between handrails is twenty feet, which is fairly ample, and a parallel road also exists on the upper side of the railway. Footbridge over River Hinds at Mayfield* —The waterway «f river at proposed site near confine cc of north and south branches extend in widih from the southern edye of secondary terrace on Mr Gates land to »outh bank, the width on square being 420 feet, but the water is generally contained within 169 feet on north side of channel, it might suffice therefore if that space were bridged. A suspension bridge of that span would be posfly, and the conditions and site are other- Wise unfavorable fqr such a structure, but a bridge of accompanying design, with eight spans of twenty feet for waterway, and one span of same siga for south approach with railway metals for piles, could be constructed at about 10* per lineal foot, say £90 in all. Of course there would be the contingency of an extension being required sooner or later to the southern Lank, but the river has re mained for a considerable time in the channel now proposed to be bridged.

TRAFFIC KliltGK. At the suggo-Uon of th. chairman, it was resolved to recommend the Borough Council, who extcuted the repairs to this bridge, to dissontinua wo»k on Tuesdays and Saturdays, on account of the inter ruption to traffic. MAYFIELD SHEEP BMIMiE. A. petition was received from ratepayers gouth of Mayfield, requesting the Council to crept a isfieep badge at the M_yf}eld crossing. Mr Harper moved that the request ba granted„ and Mr Grigg seconded. Mr Macfarlane thought the bridge could only be erected on 'he same terms- as that at Bowyer's stream. The Council had given a grant, and the Mount Somers Road Board had contributed a portion of the cant, Mr Harper had assum_d all the bridges were county works. Mr Grigg said if Mr Macfarkne was right, pei hips the Road Board should apply in the first instance for a grant. 'The Chairman suid there wis a marked difference between Bdwye'r'R nrid^e, ani the on 1* proposed. The country south of Mayfield wasshut off from cora.nunication, whereas in the other case there were holier means of ;;c_ess by different roads, and he thought the Council might accede to the petition. '11 would cost £PO, to be charged to the Riding. The rp-olution was carried. NOTIP-S OK MOTION

Mr Richards' motion w^i allowed to titand over. Mr Kaf-per was allowed to amend h's notice to reduce ih,e Ashburton—Rangi tata water charge i from £210-* to £2 per mile. Mr Harper sai Hast year ihe revenue was £3 per n i!o. Outlay and expenditure on these races list ypar showed a balanp-s in favour <i £121. This year it vould be £271 ; but -here was a debt of £270 odd in the account. This would be wiped out during the next season, aid he would move that the charges be reduced to their prgin^lrale °* £3 per rnfle,

I The Chair tit an would be very glad to assist in this reduction if the distriot was out of debt. The ti_,ures before him did not tally with Mr H.rp rV They showed a debitbalancp of over £1000 He thought Mr Harper had lv t" - apj.'y to hive the matter referred to a Comm.ttee.

fMr Harper withdrew his motion, and moved that a Committee to consist of the Chairman, Mr Griger, and himself be appointed to consider the matter. The Chairman had no objection to act;, bub thought some member from north of the river should be on the Com n>itfcee. Mr Harper consented, and Mr Htitt's name was added. KITE ROLLS. J Mr Grigg moved the motion standing in his name to request the Road Boards to furnish the Council with alterations in the rolls. The motion was altered at the [ suggestion of the Chairman to read " after each meeting," instead of periodically, and carried. j (Left Sitting.) |

LATEST CABLE NEWS

Canada Means It.

Ottawa, August 1 Canada has offered to carry New Zealand mails across the Continent for two years gratis.

The English Elections.

j London, August 1 In a letter thanking the electors of Southdown who voted for him, Mr Rowan attributed his defeat to ignor ance, superstition, _nd illiterate brute force.

Antarctic Exploration

I London, Augu t1 At the Geographical Conference Herr Borengrevinck read a paper on Antarctic exploration. He recom mends Cape Adair as a base for South 1 Polar expeditions. Dogs and sledges could reach beyond the South Magnetic Pole. He offered to lead the landing party to Cape Adair. He estimated the extent of Victoria land at eight million square miles. A Committee of the Conference passed a resolution that the Antarctic region was the greatest piece of exploration which __till re mained to be undertaken, and recom- j mended the scientific societies of the world to take it in hand before the | close of the century. Herr Boren grevinck's paper was favorably dis cussed. Harmsworth, who is financing Jackson's North Polar expedition, is willing to contribute to Antarctic re search, and believes Australia will subscribe largely.

GOLD.

Pbeth, August 2 A very rich development of the Maritana and Or casus mine has appeared. A lead six feet wide has been struck It is thickly studded with coarse gold up to the size of peas, and is said to be richer than the much vaunted Culder mine. The lode has caused considerable excitement at Coolgardie, as the find will greatly add to the value of adjoining mines.

The Burning Mine.

Sydney, August 2 The fire is still smouldering steadily. Last night the bottom of the open quarry showed a subsidence of several feet, and smoke has evidently reached the sloped ground below. Steam and water are being poured in again unceasingly, and now it has been decided to use carbonic acid gas, which will be int reduced in the old shaft as a precaution against possible evil effects. The managers of adjoining mines advised its use to-day.

WOMEN'S FRANCHISE

f Hobaki', August 2 \ The Assembly, by 22 to 5, approve 1 of the extension of the franchise to women in connection with the election of members of the Legislative Council.

More Reciprocity.

Adelaide, August 2 ■ In the Assembly the Treasurer stated that Government had entered into a reciprocal treaty with Queensland with regard to the border trade, and would attempt to make similar arrangements with New South Wales. He also gave I notice to introduce a Bill on Tuesday to enable feouth Australia to proceed with the framing and enactment of a j federal constitution for Australasia. I

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Mr D. Thomas will hold a large sale of household furniture to-morrow in the ' Arcide, commencing at 11 o'clock. O. W. O. Hardman, Sheriff of Tyler Co., VV Va., appreciates a good thing and does not hesitate to say so, He was almost pros trated with a coM when he procured a bottle of Chamberlain s Cough Remedy He says : 'It gave me prompt relief. I find it to be an invaluable remedy for coughs and colds.' For sale by the Ashburton Drug Co. I A Das Moines woman who has been troub led with frequent colds, concluded to try an old remedy in a new way, and accordingly took a tablespoonful (four tirn_- the usual dose) of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy just before going to bed. The next morning she j found that her cold had almost entirely dis appeared. During the day she took a few I doses of the remedy (one tea poonful at a | time) and ab night again took a lable^poon- I ful before going to bed, and on tbe following morning awoke free from all symptons of the cold. Since then she has on several oc casions, used this remedy in like manner, I with the same good results, and is much I elated over her disc^ very of so quick a way of curing a cold. For sale by the Ashburton , Drug Co.



One Box of Clarke's B 41 Pills is warran ted to cure all discharges from the Urinaiy Organs, in either sex (acquired or consti tutional), Gravel and Pain 3in the Back. Guarranteed free from Mercury. Sold in Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the World. Proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Codnties Drug Compahy, Lincoln, England



WALKERS BoT-FLY BEMEDY.



Cbertsey, January 15, 1895 To Mr Heseltine. Agent for Walker's Bot fly Beir>edie3, Ashburton Sib,—l consider it my duty to add my testimony to the niirvellous effects of the remedies I got from you on my hotss, He got so bad thit I had to lay him up. No muter whit I gave him he kept losing condition and became so week that he oould scarcely stand. I earefuly followed the direc tions r,n the bottles and shortly after getu ing the l.st bottle he passed bots, and at once began to mend, and in a few days was fit for hi* work. lam oochxtenfc only for the rem°dy he would have died. I can highly recommend it, believing it has no equal.— William Stringfellow. j L_un_ton, August 18, 1894 Mr Heseltine, —Sir, I think it is only right that I should tell you and my neighboring farmers that I am thoroughly eatiefiad with I Walker's Bot F!y Kamedies I got from you, A.fter treeing the state of the stomich of my j horse that died, 1 became alarmed about tha I rest of my stock as they all looked bad, I j drenched eigh f, following carefully the direc- | tions, It cleaned them out thoroughly and i ia a few days there was a wonderful change j for the better I can highly reoommend it ' aod would advise farmers to lose no time in j drenching their sock lest they have thoir horses dropping dead as I ha'i, I believe it to be tho only .ate and certain cure for the suffering of horses



Tames Lemon Ashburton Foik?, March 1, 1894 Mr J H>s Itine. Sir—l em very glad to tell you that Walker's Bot-fly Rernsdiee I got from you proved quite a success with my dying horse. He was ai'ing for some days, hia eoa-t got very dry, the okin tight, a running at the nose and a very bad cough ; and was scarce y able to walk about; we quite expooted he woa'd die. I heard a good deal about Walker's Bot Fiy Remedies, and gave it with the most satisfactory results, and shortly after he g( t the last bottle he began to im prove and by the end of a week was able for work hearty and well I believe it to be a medicine unpqualled, and can recommend it with all confidence to all horse owners, aa the best horse rem dy in the market. Edward Corbett Greenwood Farm,



Heven Pounds in On© Weeif. —— • —♦ Not every man who is thin would thank you for fattening him. He doesn't want to be fat, and for very good reasons. Unneces sary fat is % 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 cortaiu amount of flesh is needed for health and comfort. For example : A man five feet high should weigh about 1201bs ; and a man five feet six inches, 1451b5; and a man six feet, 178ibs. 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 piemium. 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.



Southbridge, August %, 1892 Mr Wa'ker. Sir,—l am glad to boar testi. raony to the wonderful effects of your Bot Fly-fly Remedies. One of my best horses be came very bad ; the skin tight, the eye life less and a bad co'or, and got low in condition Anxious to finish ploughing a paddock I did not want fo lay him up until he became un able to lift his feet or do any more. We had to help him into a stable I gave him your Remedies, and tne treatment you pre. Escribed, and in a few days he was quite better, and now at his work, hearty and well I quite believe, had I not given him your Remedies, he would have died. You can use ihis as you pleaae.



Robebt Thompson Seaside Farm, Wakanui, April 14, 1894 Mr Walker.Dear Sir,—l have great pleasure in informing you that the bot-fiy mixture I got from Mr Heseltine, your agent, was a wonderful suooess. I had four horses seriously ill on Deoember last. After using all the remedies I could think of I was induced to try your mixture. The result was mar vellous, I strictly followed the direotioDß given and in a week the horses were out of danger and recovering rapidly I drenched two more in February with the Bame result They all put on flesh rapidly, and are now in prime order P, Stewabt Mr Grose Bumham, got the Remedy for a horse suffering last year ; on reaohing home be waa dead. This season one took bad, also showing the symptoms. He gave the Remedy, and the Beeond day after, the horse passed bofcs in hundreds and is doing well.



Now we will tell how Mr Thomas Crosby, being under weight gained sf-.yen pound- in a week. I*"f.|ad lost ]$ stone, which is too much i_f for' a man who was never fleshier than he naturally ought to be. Jt was this way. He waa right enp/ugh up to May, 1891, At that time he began to, feel ill aud out of sorts. He had a nasty taste in his mouth—like rotten eggs, he says —aud a thick, slimy stuff came oa his gums and teeth. His appetite failed, and what he did eat was, as you might say, under com pulsion ; and right afterwards he would have great pain in his stomach an! chest. Plainly, something was amiss with him in that region. He was often dizzy, and cold chills ran over him as though he was threatened with fever. Of course we should expect a man who is handled in this way to lose strength. Mr Ciosby lost strength. In fact, he got so weak and nervous that he shook all over, and his hands trembled as if a current of i electricity were running through him. To use his own words : "1 rapidly lost flesh, and was 1£ stone lighter, and could Ikrdly walk about. Quce my parents thought | was dying, and sent in hasts }for the doetur. I saw rwo doctors in Epworth and one at Haxey, but they were nob able to help me. Our vicar, Rev. Mr. Overton, recommended me to the Lincoln Infirmary, where I attended, for eight wee}«i as an 'out door patient, withqut benefit,'' "Soon afterwards Mr Sharp, a chemist, afc Epworth, spoke tome of the virtues of a medicine known as Mother Seigd'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 toll these facts to everybody, and am per fectly willing they should be published. Yours truly (Signed), Tom Crosby, Ferry Road, Epworth, via Doncaster, December 23rd, 1892,'? After reading Mr Crosby's story we scarcely nqed 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 be built up through their stomachs. In digestion and, dyspepsia, (Mr Crosby's com plain.) stops this process arid 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 pures if. The roniedy is Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup, and nothing else, so far as we kuow. It restores digestion, and digestion covers the bones with fat enough for health and good looks.



Chertsey, April 12, 1895 1 Mr HeEellioe, AshburtoD, Ageot for Walker's Bot-fly Bemcdies Sir,—The remedies I got fror^ ycu had a wonderful effect on my hoyse., ha S^t so baa that I had to lay hiia up liui.e expecting to lose him I tried the usual remedies tut he only got worse, at last I gave him Walkers with astonishing results, Bota came away in handfuls and in a few days be was hearty and well from the effects of this remedy on my neighbours horse, and my own I consider blessing to ho.cc owners and could the poor uffering hor_es Bpeak they would certainly praise Walkers Bot-fly RemedifS as the beet ever introduced into this market John Downie Anama, April 3, 1895 Mr Heeeltiae, Sir,—l have pleasure i n fvingto the wonderful effec's of Walker's Bot-fly Remedies on my horses, They got very low in condition, a dry coat, and very light skin, and lost all heart at thdr work. had to lay' them up. Hearing so ruuofa about this remedy I decided to give it a trial. I followed' carefully the directions on the labels and the results were Eueh aB to satisfy me that it is the only remedy for the suffering horse. lam certain I got hack tbp cost in thei wosk inside a week. | shall certainly use it in future in preference to anything else as it has no equal M J TwEEBIE AGENTS FOR ASH BURTON-J Hksel tine, Saddler; Recardus Henry, Saddler. MANUFAOT URER—Rq&kimp Walkbb, Canal Reserve, Wools^on



Don't Cough—Relief can bo obtaino immediately. Use " KEATING'S COl GH LOZENGES --well known as the utterly unrivalled Cough Remedy. Strongly re commended by many eminent physioians. They at once check the cough and remove the cause—without any after effect; the most delicate can therefore take them, trie Lozenge alone gives ease—one or two at bedtime ensures rest, Sold everywhere in ii, X3Jd each



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[ Mr T. Bullock. f SAT 01-DAY, AUGUST 3. VALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY. iO ACRES, 10 f Well situated on Winter's Road, ALLBNTON DISTRICT. f Also, I T.S. 581, with TWO Cv/TTAGES thereon, I situated not far from the Railway Station



I ]\/TR T. BULLOCK has received in -LVJI structions to Sell by Public Auc f tion at the Arcade on the above date, — TEN ACRES Valuable Fuburban Land, j fronting Winter's road, and adjoin-' ing Mr Green's residence. Very desirable site for a house; high,, dry, and healthy position. Also, T.S. 581, situated at the corner of Park and Cameron streets, not far from the Railway Station. On this there are erected TWO FOUR ROOMED COTTAGES. Inspection of these Properties Invited. Easy terms of Payment. Sale at 12 noon. T. BULLOCK, 7 168 Auctioneer, f



HHO LET, dwelling houpe of five rooms, *■ corner of Cameron and William I Streets. T. BULLOCK.



SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 ICO AoTia 160 Unimpioved Rural Land Westerfield and Shepherd's Bush Survey Districts. \/| R T. BULLOCK has received iV S instructions to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcide, on the above daie, R.S. 36400, 36401, 36402, 36403, 36404, 36405 and 36507, containing in all i 100 ACRES 160



Situated in the Westerfield and Shtp" herd's Bush Survey Districts, all in its native state. Terms at Sale. Saie at 12 no >n. T. BULLOCK, 8 11 Auctioneer satcjiusa^ Magnificent Site for Private Residence. 10 ACRES ] 0 Well situated at the Corner of Allen and Winter's Road, Allenton, suburban district, surrounded by plantations.



ji/fR T. BULLOCK has received in -*-*-*- structions from the owner to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, en the ab( ye date, that Valuable Suburban Allotment numbered 178 on Tancred and Allan's original sale plan, containing 10 ACRES lO well situated at the Corner ot" Allen, Winter and Middle Roads Allenton. This is realty a Magnificent Site, Firs!-class Land, and should prove a good investment. Inspection invited. Terms at Sale* Note time of sale—l 2 noon. T. BULLOCK, 8 10 Auctioneer.



Mr D. Thomas, Clears ogf gate. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 1895. MR DAVID THOMAS his received ins ructLns from a Ciimt to Sell by Public Auction at tho above date and fix ura, —



AL\RGR LOT OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS, Consisting of Beds, Bedding, Tables, ( Oilcloth, Fender.- and Irons, Stretchers, Mangle, Lamp, Crockery and a large quantity of Kitchen Utensils, and a lot rf Sundries. Sale to start at 11 o'clock. 7 182 DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer Friedlander and Co. FOR SALE, BY PRIVATE TREATY, FARM NEAR CHERTSEY. WK HAVE for Private Sale a Very Good F iRM of 4,0 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 (irass, 10,0 Acres are in Crop, Improvements consist of a well'built six-roomed House, Granary, Stabling, and Outhouses, etc For full parti.ulars apply to FRIEDLANDER & CO., 8 4 Stock and Station Agents.



Entertainments. "^Gr__r^c__xsoL^m_r FUND. A CONCERT AND BALI, in aid of the above.) WILL BE HELD $$ THE SCHOOL ON FRIDAY, AUG (IST 2. Admission—Concart Is ; Ball 2s 6d, to admit lady and gentleman. Refresh ments provided, f 60



PUBLIO JSOTIOES. ASHBURTON DOMm"_TbOARD. AS the ice on the Swimming Baths has been flooded with water, all Persons are requested no. to trespass thereon until Saturday morning. J. SEALY, 8 9 Chairman Domain Board. E."Dv WILSON, (late of McGregors). 'OEGS to notify to, his ru\m«rous 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. McGregor 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.



Pure Blood is the Secret of Health Gordon's Bzoon Pills cleanse the system of all impure blood, cure iudigestion,con stipation, liver complaint, pains in back and sides, biliousness, sick headache; remove pimples, scrofula, scvrw. etc. Lar/re boxes as, two boxes, 10a, post free. J W Clayton, Box m B-uaedis • •



Clovers. Clovers. CLOVERS. I" HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply OF 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, ANI? PROVISIONS Always on hand and i__g'__™_iM-i_ji„ii ■■—■ iijrniis— SOLD FOB CASH At Christchuroh Prices, IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, PLOUGH SHARES, RAW AND BOILED OILS, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE, In all Branches. TVINES AND SPIRITS i Of Every Discription. | __ I have Always for Sale— CRUSHED OATS, OATEN SHEAF CHAFF,



(in Large or Small quantities) OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHBAT. Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society J T Ford and Co



TIOR GENTLEMEN'S MERCERY — TRY — A. Lawrie & Co special BARGAINS j IN j I HATS, CAPS, AND TIES,! THIS WEEK. SEE WINDOW. ' We havo also just opened a full Assortment of ZEALANDIA AND STANDARD BOOTS AND SHOES. The Best Brands only kept, which are being oflbrod at very reasonable prices. A- LAWRIE 4 CO SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS,



ill l_ 4 ttlH Alt BttOfe, GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. 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., etc. .. Hitherto these Biscuits have been packed in 2ib cardboard boxes, but seeing that ihe Biscuits get soft in the boxes, we have had them packed to our special order in 2ib | airtight tins, thus ensuing the crispness of the Biscuits, CHEAPEST & BEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY, AND BRUSHWARE. Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. I NIMMO & BLAIR'S Choicest Vegetable Seeds in a I packets and Flower Seeds in Id packets, always in stock. Call for catalogue. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. SHEABMAJN BROS., j MARKET HIUBE-



TINWALD HABBIEBS. THE TINWALD HARRIERS WILL NOT MEET at Winchmore, as advertised, owing fo ihe Snow, but will meet on MONDAY at Ashburton Post Office ac eleven a.m. 8 3



LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITY SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashburton District, C C A L E X, JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURrON. LAZARUS Patented System ensures J comfort and correct sight. Don't spoil your eyes by using badly fitting Spectacles. 5 97 OslH»ri- Coombe, PIANOFORTE TUNER and EXPERT (Late of London) MAKES quarterly visits to Ashburton Intermediate visits can be ar ranged by application to Mr Llewfllyn Owen, Agent. 7 139 BLAUKSmJLWL^Q. ' T HAVE STARTED BUSINESS in *- the Shop jecently occupied by W. H. Paget {behind the Post Office), where I will b_ glad to see old friends and new ones. * Good workmanship and moderate charges, j Shoeing—Hacks, ss; draughts, 6s e James Burgess, | GENERAL BLACKSMITH & SHOEING SMITH. 7 184 ,



THE COLUMBIA SYSTEM CF DRESS & GARMENT CUTTING. (A Card to intending Pupils.) MR POWELL intends extending his stay in Ashburton. Intending Pupils will be thoroughly taught if (hey have their names entered any time this week. Arcade Chambers, July 29, 1895. MR POWELL. Dear, Sir,—l am extrnnaly pleasad with tha Columbia Fitter. I consider the fit most perfect, combining as it does ease with elegance —(Mrs) A. Ore. Ashburton, July 29, 1895.



E. C PRICH*RDi THE DISPENSARY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Manager ... ... F. 0. White, Pharmaceutical Chemist. TU3T to Hand Ex S. S. Doric New Season's Norwegian Cod Liver Oil Che Protectors, Single and Double and all sizes WHITE'S CHILBLAIN LINIMENT ( WHITE'S COUGH MIXTURE FOR I COUGHS AND COLDS, WHUOPING COUGH, and all affections cf the throat and lungs. CLARKE'S CARBOLIZED WHEAT PROTECTOR. CAUSTIC SODA IN I |lb, lib, and 101b Tins.



HINDS DISTRICT. T^OR b ALE—The Laase of 50 acres, *- part of reserve 1371, not far from the Hinds Railway Staeion, formerly in the occupation of G. M. Peaice. T. BULLOCK.



HALF-YEARLY STOCK TAKING. ISJKW f/EAUND IN EW ZiEALAND CLOTHING Tp AC TORY LOTHING X 1 ACTORY We find that we are Overstocked in many lines. We will, until the end of this month, mark goods at prices that will ensure a Ready Sale. Men's Overcoats, with capes, 23s 6d Boy's Overcoats, with capes, 8s 6d Men's Sac Suits 18s 6d Boya'Ashburton Tweed Suits from , 8s 6d Boys* Tweed Sailor Suits 8s 6d Boys' Odd Knickers all sizes Men's Heavy Mosgiel Pants 4s J)d Men's Working Shirts ... Is 61 Boys' Tweed Hats ... Is Od Girls' and Boys' School Boots from , ... 4s 6d Mens 800 is at prices that will Sell them It^wlll be to your advantage to give us a call for your next pair of BOOTS. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY.



Business Notices. SELLING ON. SELLING ON HM I n s> f n l-». U U tl t d TS Selling the whole of hia large and varied stock of STATIONERY, ACCOUNT •j A BOOKS, and FANCY GOODS for lowest prices for CASH. NEW LINKS OPENING UP. School Committees and Teachers supplied with all School Requisites, at par with Christohurch prices. A special line of BLUE BLACK INK on draught, excellent quality. Cream laid Foolscap from 10_ 6d per ream, Chalk, Blotting Paper, Peas, 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 Londou Publishing Houses. NEW PIANOS from £26, sold on monthly payments of £1. ORGANS from £16. Easy Terms. Violins, Strings, Pegs, Bridges, Accordiana, Etc. Star, Humber Cycles for Ladies or Gentlemen, Latest Improvements, Beatfc Materials Second-hand Bicycles. Cash or Terms. Cycle Extras, Agent for Adams, Curtiei and Co., Christchuroh. Send for catalogues. Buy the best machine yoi? oan, Stars are the beat value obtainable* IT* ffi. ionei



oPEnrojtt AararornrciiMiiiiirT. THE ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY TTAVING taken the Premises lately occupied by W. W. SPENOER „ CO., CORNER 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 FOR 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 /OTS AND SHOES, and we have no fear but that business will eventuate. ■ OPENING DAY-SATUROAY, JUIjY »©. ASHBURTON DBAPEfiY COMPANY, CASH DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, ETC., Corner of Arcade and Burnett Street. ;7 132 if. o. SIIIUMPTON, Maimer.



I GREAT SALE O v FURNITURE. DIUWING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, BEDROOM FURNITURE. pAKPRTS, Linoleums, Chairs, Toilet Sets, Brass and Iron Bedsteads U Bedding, etc. Full-sized Brass Rail Bedsteads _2s, usual price 50s. Wicker Chairs and Cushions 20s, usual price 235. ALL PRICES EQUALLY REDUCED FOR ONE MONTH FOR CASH AT T. EL UJN DRILL & CO, CABINETMAKERS AND UPHOLSTERERS. TANORED STREET, Opposite Arcade, and next Building Society's Office. APPRECIATION. HpHE remarkable increase of our business since we opened our New Tailoring J 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. IKf 8* ItJ?P^ T ct our new d«P--t-nent work and compare our Men's Fashionable **"■** All Wool Tweed or Serge Suits to measure. Reduced prises—47s 6d, 55a, 57a 9d, 60_, Css, 70s, 75. A JOB LOT OF MEN'S WATERPROOF TWEED OVERCOATS {with capes) To be Cleared at the following Reduced prices—l7s 6d, 21a, 25_ and 27s 6d. Waterproof Tweed Overcoats made to measure (guaranteed thoroue-hlv wafcfirnrnnf LARGEST ASSORTMENT IN THE DISTRICT TO CHOOSE FROM: CRAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS ASHBURTON '



Reductions! Reductions !! TO MEET THE TIMES. C 0 A L Wesfjior- Coalkrookdale () Q AL COAL Wostyort Carm Q 0 A L COAL Black Ball Cois L COAL Newcastle 0 O A L COAL Malvern COAL COAL Mt. Somers COAL 5 cwt coal for 5s W. H. COLLINS & CO, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, IRONMOSUfcRS AND PAINTERS,