1, J W Legged 2. Asters, F Pitt 1, James Tasker 2 ; Asters, best collection, F Pitt 1 and Mr C W Purnell's prize, ,T W Leggett2. Phlox Drummondu, Mrs E W Hanmer 1, T Jackson 2. Marigold, French, F Pitt 1, T Jackson 2 ; Marigold, African, orange and lemon. J W Leggett 1* Mrs E W Hanmer 2. Zinnias, Mrs E W Hanmer I, F Pitt 2 Best collection of cut flowers, Mrs Mitchell 1 and Mr James Donald'sprize, MrsTßreeze2. Sun flowers, single, W C Davis 1, Mrs Breeze 2. Geraniums, double, T Jackson 1, Mrs Breeze 2. Sweet Peas, W Bickerntaft 1, W C Davis 2. Special Prizes —3 blooms rosea, F Pitt 1 and Mr R Henry's prize, Mrs Hanmer 2 ; hydrangea in bloom, Mrs T Breeze 1 and Mr J W Bardley's prissa, Mi<s Bishop 2; collection of phlox DrummondiJ, James Tasker 1 and Mitchell and Turner's prize; collection of panties, W C Davis land Mr H 0 Segers' prize. Hand bouquet, for competition by ladies only ; bouquet not to exceed six inches in diameter, Mrs Dodda ; button hole, to be made by girl* onder 16 ; afco, cash 2s 6d, given by Mrs K. Friedlander, Lily Davis 1, E Orr 2; spray, to bo made by girls under 16; also, 2«i 6d, given by Mr Octavius Digby, Mary Tweed 1, Kate Breeze 2 ; bridal bouquet, not wired, Mrs Tombs 1, Miss E A Orr 2 ; hand bouquet, not'to exceed six inches in diameter, not wired, Mrs James Potter 1, and Mr L F AndreWes' prtzv Miss E A Orr 2 ; table bouquet, any friz , Mrs* Tombs 1 and Mr H. M. OarsonN prize, T Jackson 2 ; president's prize for best hand bouquet, made up on the morning of the show, in the presence of a person appointed by the committee, by a boy or girl under 15, X Breeza 1, Lottie Fpok& 2, 1 ily Davis 3. Hand bouquet* for oompetiticn by ladies only. Bouquet not to exceed six inches in diameter First prize gold brooch value £1 Is, given by Mr S Salek; aeconJ, forget-me-not brooch, value 15s, made of stones from Pompeii, given by Mr W. H. Ku'e, Mrs James Porter 1, Mrs Robert Elston 2. Fhuit—Open Class—Peaches, Mr T RolHtt; nectarines, J Millichamp 1, P Anderson 2; apricots, B Baker l t W Prebble 2; plums, W W Smith 1, B Broomfield 2 ; plumsydieh of six heaviest, T Rollitfe 1, P Anderson 2; apples, 12 dessert, D Thomas 1, P Anderson 2; apples. 12 cooking, James Porter 1, P Anderson 2; apples, beet collection, 12 varieties, James Porter 1, J Millichamp 2; filberts or cob-nuts, best dish, Mrs R FriedJander 1 and 2 ; walnuts, best dish, Mrs fl Friedlander 1 and 2; any other variety of fruit, not otherwise speci fied, W Bickerstaff 1. Amateur Class —Best 2 bunches Mack or white grapes, J M Cambridge; peaches, Mrs R Friedlander 1; B G. Crisp 2; nec tarines, Mrs Rlriedlander 1, TBollitt 2; apricots. B Baker 1, D Phi)ps2; plums, Mrs K. J. P*ul, 1 and 2; plums, dish, T RolHtt 1, Mrs Paul 2; apples, 12 dessert, W H Collins, 1 and 2; apples, Mrs Elsfcon 1, Mrs Barber 2; pears, 3 varieties, Mrs Hunt 1, Miss Chalmers 2 ; filberts or cob nuts, best dish, Mrs R Friedlander 1 and 2; any other variety of fruit, not otherwise specified, Miss Viola Paul 2. Special Prizes—Best di&b- of 6 apricots, prize given by Mr V>. Thomas, John Sim Vegetables.—Cucumbers, 2, T Jack son 1 and 2 ; vegetable marrows, 2 suit able for taWe» VtfßickerstaiH ; tomatoes, best six, P Anderson2 ; tomatoes, best collection, P Anderson 1 j celery, 3 heads, T Jadkson 1; carrots, bunch of 6, J Millichamp 1. R Lei>b.ier 2; tnrnips, bunch of 8, RLeohner 1; onions. 12 best, W Bick«ißtaff 1; lettuce, best 3. W Biekenstaff; parsnips, best 6 W Bicker atafl ; beana, French, 25 pods, W Bhker stsff; beans, tc*rlet runners, 25 podp, W Bickerstaff 2 ; savoys, heat 2, T Jackson ; potatoes, kidney, 12 J MUMchamp 1 and 2 ; botatoes. round, 12, J W Legg*tt 1, J Millickamp 2 ; rhubarb. 6 sticks, J Milli champ 1 and 2 special Prises—Best collection of pttatoee, arty variety, prizes ?iven by Messrs M Stibt and W O L>avis, J Millichamp. Amateur class—Cucum bers, 2, T Jackson 1 and 2 ; cucumbers, 2 (out door grown). J Hunt 1, W H Collins 2 ; pumpkins, 2. W C Davis ; c*hbafre, 2. B Baker 1 and 2 ; cab We, red, 2, T Jack don 1, James Tasker 2 ; cauliflowerc, 2. T Jackson 1. James Tasker 2; vegetable marrows, T Jackeon 1, Joshua Tucker 2, tomatoes, 6, WH Collins 1, James Tasker 2; tomatoes, best collection, T Jackson 1, celery, 2, T Jackson; rhutiarl-, 4 sicks, Mrs E W Hanmer 1, J W Leggett 2; carrots, 6, R Lecbner 1, Jamas Tasker 2; onion?, 6, W Bickerutaff 1, T Jackson 2 ; leeks, bunch of six, J W Leggett 1; beetroot, 6, W Bickerstaff i; James Tasker 2; lettuce, 3, W Bickerstaff 1, J W Leg fjett 2; peas, 25 pods, B Baker 1, W C Davis 2 ; beans, broad, 25 pods, J W Leggett 1, W C Davis 2 ; beans, French, 25 pods, Joshua Tucker 1, James Tasker 2 ; beaus, scarlet runner, 25 pods, J W Leggett 1, J»mes Tasker 2 j savoys, 2, T Jackson 1; potatoes, kidneys, 6, TNorgan 1; potatoes, round, 6, D Philps 1, R E Lechrer*2; collection of vegetables, J Grey 1 and special. T Jacklon 2 and special. Private Prizs— Collection ofj tomatoes, James Tasker 1 and special ; collection of potatoes, any variety, 4 of each, James Taeker 1 and special. Cottage Gardens—T Jackson 1, B Baker 2. Village Besidences—W H Rule I,BW Hanmer 2, W Bickerstaff 3.

Imperial Parliament.

London, F ebruary 21

The Opposition Press condemn the Government for allowing India to impose a duty of 5 per cent, on Lancashire cottons.

Tb.9 Chronicle thinks that Ministers, in anticipation of a possible defeat, will resign. '_ -

RETRENCHMENT

Melbourne, Febraary 22 In connection with the policy of retrenchment in the Civil Service, a circular has been sent to the heads of the various departments, asking them to enquire if any employees are willing to retire on pensions, computed upon length of service, or in case of those ■who are not entitled to pensions, on six months' full pay. It is believed large numbers will avail themselves of the offer.

TELEGRAPHIC

( . .» — ; Melbourne, February 22 Tf»e revenue of the telegraphic ser vice icor the year 1894 showed a general decline of 5.76 per cent., as compared with the previous year. Local fees for foreign business showed a decrease of 20.41 foer cent.

FLOODS.

\ Bbisbane, February 22 The I northern rivers are in high flood, and are still rising. Many settlers are flooded out and the crops on the flat have been destroyed. Mails from the South have been blocked for j three weeks.

Victorian Trade.

Melbourne, February 22

Mr R. Wi, Best, Minister of Trade and Customs,! replying to a deputation from the Harbor Trust and Chamber of Commerce,'asking that a refund of wharf rates be allowed on goods transhipped frdm Melbourne, admitted there had been, a most serious decline .in the trade of the port, and said it was the duty of Government to try to restore it to its former position. The proposal made by the deputation was a risky one, and meant a concession of JE4OOO a year,/ but in view of the importance of: the matter, he was prepared to try the experiment and guarantee the Trust any loss up to £3500 occurring in the first year.

The Reciprocity Treaty.

Sydney, February 22

The Herald, referring to the attitude of Victoria towards the New Zealand- South Australian reciprocity treaty, says that though it may be perfectly natural, the action is one that comes with a flavor of novelty from states men beyond the Murray. A colony that has lined its borders with Customs officers, and has created vivid recant tnent even amongst ex-Victorian settlers in Riverina, may claim to speak with authority on the anti federal effect of tariffs, but is hardly competent to Upraid a high spirit of selfishness in the people of other colo nies who choose to pursue provincial interests to the point ernbarassing those of Victoria. But though a i colony which urges delay in the interests of federation is open to stricture upon its own practice, the proposed treaty is likely to do more harm than good. We have only to conceive a few other such treaties between one colony and another, and the dignity of the Australasian policy disappears, and in its place we may have the poorest type of a vestry policy.

Hobaet, February 22 The Premier has formally protested against the proposed Houth Australian —New Zealand Reciprocal Treaty, as being opposed to the spirit o* federation. He has also written to the Premiers of Victoria and South Australia, asking them if they are disposed to the re open reciprocity (a negotiation) broken off some time ago as inopportune, pend ing consideration of the federation pro posals.

The Tariff Commissioners.

Dunk^in, February 21

At a meeting of the Tariff Commission evidence was given by William Gregg, coffee merchant, who asked for an increase of the duty on articles u=ied in the manu facture of coftee, spice etc. ; George Henry Oatway, wh*. askpd that pingln tw>ne generally used by farmers and others for binding should he admitted free of duty.; and Frank Oakden, of the Milburn lime and cement -works, asked for an increase of duty on cement Messrs Rutherford, manufacturers of wax vesfcas, asked fur an increase of th« du'y, and H, S. Jones, for importers, asked for » reduction of the duty on wax vestas. A request was made that fancy bt>x?s, in which confectionery in imported, sh'-uld be charged ad valorem instead of per lb to save trouble. Mr J. Neil, herbalist, asked that the duty on perfumes imported in email bottles should be increased also the duly on patent medicine*, etc. He also asked the manu facturers of essences and perfumes should be permitted to take th 9 constituents out nf bond in bulk. A. Walker, for the Typographical Society, asked that imported printed supplementary matter, playbills, etc., should bear an Imprint and pay duty, excepting pictorial Illustra tions that cannot be produced here.

ATHLETIC.

Th« Cltanipiotmhip Meeting*

NiPiER, February 22

At 2.10 the Championship began. The attendance is about 800, but increasing. Results:—

250 \ards ; first, heat.—Haider (Wan ganui), 1; Francis (Auckland), 2. Richard son (Napier) also ran Won easily. Time —27sec. Second heat—Jones (Auckland) 1; Nathan (Wellington) 2. Smith (Christchurch) also ran. Won by four yards. Jcnes jostled Nathan at the turn. Time-27 2-sch. Third heat—Broad (Christchurch) and Fraser (Napier) dead heat. Crawshiw (Dunedin) md Neagle (Napier) also ran. Crawshaw gave up. Time—27 2-sth sec.

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? Public Not'oes ~ noticeT™" J HEREBY give notice that ALT j ACCODNTS owing to me must be PAID to Mr F. FfißitiMiN before March 1 next, failing which, legal proceedings will be taken for amounts then out standing. 2 118 P. HANRAHAN.



IV OTIOE is hereby given in pursuance ■*** of the Public Reserves Act 1885, clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domaia will be set apart for the Junior Cricket Club's match with the Melanesian Islanders on FRIL\AY, the Ist day of March 1895, on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viz : For each adult, one shilling; for each horse, one shilling; and for each trap, one shilling. J. SEALY, Chairman Domain Board. February 14, 1895. 2 93 |



SHERWOOD. Important Clearing Sale of SHEEP, HORSES & FARM PLANT, THURSDAY, February 28. "JITESSRS FRIEDLaNDER BROS. •***• have received instructions from Mk Geohge Pocock to offer for absolute sale at; theFarra Sherwood, thewhole of his SHEEP, HORSES * IMPLEMENTS, CONSISTING OF : 1000 CROSSBRED EWES 1400 MERINO EWES 1800 CROSSBRED LAMBS £i(\ RAMS, English Leicester '-'" and Lincoln, 1 Kfk TWO TOOTH WETHERS, *-<J\J Nearly Fat 1™ DRAUGHT HORSES, -"■ * Harness 0 HACKS 4 Branford Reapers and Binders 3 Three-furrow Ploughs 5 Farm Drays 1 Waggon 1 Chaffcutter and intermediate 1 Portable Chaffcutter 1 Corn Crusher 1 Cambridge Roller 1 Grain Drill BLACKSMITH'S FORGE & TOOLS and a Large Quantity of Sundries. i Sale at 12 o'clock. Luncheon Provided. RUDOLPH FKIEDLANDER, 296 Auctioneer. '



"^TOTICE is hereby given in Pursuance ~L\ of the Public Reserves Act, 1885, clauses 5 and 6, chat the Ashburton Domain will be set apart for the Ashburton Swimming Club's Races, on WEDNES DAY, March 6, 1895, on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale :— For each Adulc One Shilling For each Trap ... ... One Shilling For each Horse ... ... One Shilling J. SEaLY, Chairman Domain Board. February 18, 1895 2 121



NO HOOF. NO HOBSE ! "PRESERVE 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, 63 ; Draughts, 69. Sellar's Mouldboards kept in Stock. CENTRAL SHOEING FORGE, 2 6 Wakanui Road.



COAL j MOUNT SOMER3 | GOAL COAL | HOUSEHOLD | COAL COAL. f'ilHIS well known and favorite House * hold Coal is now delivered at the following rates per 4-ton truck : — Westerfield Railway S'ation, 15a per ton, freight paid. Aehburton Railway Station, 16? per ton, freight paid. All orders must be accompanied by cheque or P.O. order. GEORGE PARK, 2*131 Mount Somers.



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Pumi* Notices. LOST, a Waybill Book belonging to E. Thomas, Wakanui Mill. Finder, on returning same to W. Bryant, baker, or owner, will be rewarded. 2 137



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BUSINESS CHANGES. I HAVE this day sold my lietail Boot and Shoe Business, Tancred street, Ashburfcon, to MR JAMBS MELLOR, B otmaker, Dnnedin, and respectfully request on his behalf a continuance of the support accorded to me. J. BISHOP, Ashburton. Jannary 30,1895.



BAYING purchased the Business lately carried on by Mr J BI3HOP, Tancred Street, Ashburton, at a very large discount, I have determined to offer the whole of the STOCK IN TRADE AT AN ENORMOUS .SACRIFICE, FBOM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2. Every lme will be offered at such a price aa will insure a prompt clearance. This will be the greatest chance the Ashburton public have yet had to bay first class Boots at exceptionally low prices :— Children's Strap Shoes from Is Men's Bluchers, 4s lid Women's Kid E.S. Bs, cost 10s 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 i HALF-PRICE. This is no bogus attempt s»t a sale, and such value could not be offered unless under the special circumstances of this cheap purchase. The Sale will last twenty-one days, when every line will be cleared JAMES MELLOR intends to carry on the Business as a First-class Boot and Shoe Shop, and will keep nothing but really good boots at moderate prices. The public want good hard wearing stuff that is comfortable, and they shall have it; but the first thing is to reduce the present stock, which is a very good one, all the lines being imported at first hand Roll up in thousands and secure the BARGAINS. Look at the windows and tickets JAMES MELLOR will make a special point of good repairs and bespoke work,



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Mr Henry Zander. HENRY ZANDER >! T BEG to Intimate that I have just ■*■ landed a Large and Varied Stock of f*nn§. twllog. Oung. HOLLTS 1 BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel, Breach and Muzzle Loading, well worthy of inspection. REVOLVERS. REVOLVERS. AMMUNITION. AMMUNITION. Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Shot Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Kecttp pers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. SCOTT'S WELL-KNOWN RANGES AT GBEATLY REDUCED PRICES. ' I HAVE IN STOCK AND xo LAND— 100 Drums Linseed Oil 2(iO Cases Valvoline 200 Cases Castor Oil 100 Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Horneby'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 Elaatic i 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 GOOBS



Husixi«»s Notices ASHBUETON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, Tancred Street. m TJ TTNDRILL 0_ fl O li XI• UndrillO&Oo.j PICTURE FRAMERS. \ WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED, direct from the Makers, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF Picture Mouldings, Which we intend Selling at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Those having Pictures Framed would do well in inspecting onr Stock. We have also jnnt imported one of the latest Patents for Picture Frame making, which enables us to make Frames at a very low price, and ensures peifecfe Corners, etc.



t —Please Note the Address— T. H. I/"""" & C°« CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND | PICTURE FRAMERS. i Tancebd Street, (Next to Built 1 ing Society's Office ' l — ■ : : — ! • AUSTRALIA* MUTUAL PROVIDENT dOOIET '.'■ New Zealand Branch ! Head Offloe, Cuntomhonne-quay, Wellington! Local Board of Directors : JTb« Hon Morgan 8. Grace, M.D., C.M.G., X.L.C. (Chairman) Fhe Hon Charles J. Johnston, SIX.Ck (Dqmif Chairman) Alfred de Bnthe Brandon, Eflq ; TheHon Edward Richardson, CSLGK, M.L.I John Dunara, Esq Medical Officer: Di Q, E, Anson, M.D., M.R.O.S. (Hnglttd) THE OLDEST, WEALTHHtoI AND MOST PROSPEROUS Australian Lifb Office, kvv rUk LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONUS EVERT YEAR iheVethodof Valuation adopted by this Society li jf the most Stringent Character, and ensurw a Consi derably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that held by any other office in the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £12,000,000 (TWELVE MILLIONS) Stealing ANNUAL INCOME, £2,000.000, (TWO MILLION STERLING). POLICIES IN FORCE .- 110,53S cum Assured ... £39,883,071 Cash Bonuses Divided .. .. (£5,883,411 . ■:..BONUBBS/V-- ; - BONUS for ONE year, 1898, £448,790, yielding CASH Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £910,000 after making SPECIAL RESERVES. CASH BONUSES declared ior last FIVE Tears, orer TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuses exceeding FOUR MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A. M. P. SOCIETY And Secure a BONUS EVERY tBAB Expenses of Management 8| per cent he total income EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary Brancft Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington Chrißtchurch District Office- Cathedral Square. JAMES HAIR, District Secretary H ZANDER, L c»l Broker Ashbnrfcon



SOLD FOR CASH At Ghristchuroh Prices, Henry Zander, AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual and Provident Society J T Ford and Co



E. W. Hanmer. TO THE FARMEBS IN THE ASHBURTON COUNTY. T HA^E DECIDED TO GO INTO BUSINESS here on my own account, and I am a CASH BUYER Wheat, Oats, Barley, ' AND ANY OTHEIt PRODUCE AT MARKETJATES. I shall be Regularly Represented at the TINWALD AND ASHBURTON, SALES, and have arranged with MR D. THOMAS ' TO SELL FOR ME until I am able to get about without crutches. I have been appointed AGENT for LITTLE'S SHEEP DIP. The best in the World. E. W. HANMER. n.b. AT THE OLD PLACE.



T.S.'a 792 aud 793, Cox Street, East, for sale at a low price anJ on liberal terms. T. BULLOCK. VALUABLE TOWN SECTION, CONVENIENTLY SITUATED. CIOR Sale that valuable T.S. 754 front ■■ ing Wakanui Road and Wills Street, not far from the Post Office and Railway Station, exceptionally easy terms. T. BULLOCK.



FOR SALE. CAPITAL Building Site, Cameron .. Street West, being T.S.s 1184 and 1185, containing half acre. Those desirous of building are invited to inspect. Easy terms, T. BULLOOK. MONEY— A special sum of £1150 to Lend on. first-class freehold security. Apply to T. BULLOOK. TC^OR Sale or to Let, Commodious Wool ■■- and Grain Store in West Street, T.S. 66. . T. BULLOOK. DOLLAR CIGARETTE&r3d holieru or photos—Hehky Zander, whalettoSe agent,



ESTABLISHED 1873. Saddlery and Harness. Rccardus Henry HAVING Purchased the Business bo successfully carried or foe a num ber of years past by the late William Andkbson, begs to notify that as hereto ore the BEST CLASS OP GOODS AND WORKMANSHIP may be relied on, and having been formerly in the employment of the late owner has a thorough knowledge of the requirements of the Auhburton Public, which he will spare no pains to meet ITT ANTED, FAT OR TALLOW; FOB | HftOOKE'rt j TDERFEOT QHEEP T\IP XERFECT OHEEP IJIV PRICES AT FACTORY-I^l per pound for kidney fat, lfd for good tallow-— not dripping WHY PAY 75*, for Cooper's Dip, when ' Brooke's Perfect Dip was proved better at the Christ church trial. And the price is 55a for the same quantity DO NOT be misled with Tittle's Powder Dip, combined wivh glycerine Owing to tha permanent liquid nature of glycerine, all there is ri it in this powder dp is not worth ; mentioning DO NOT be fooled with any nen poisonous dip, unless you are prepared to dip twice, or rua the risk of lousy sheep



In these hard times, why not KEEP YOUR MONEY IN THE COUNTEY to be spent here by C. M. BROOKE, Dip Manufacturer, Ashburton, and hia Employe's. DIP AttENTS—Messks D. Thomas, H. Zanbijr, ani J. Orr & Co. For tub Blood is the Life—Clarkes World-famed Blood Mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from ill impurities from whatever cause arising. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eczema, Bad Legs, Skin and Blood diseases, Pimples and sores of all kinds its effects are marvellous. Thousands of testi monials. Beware of worthless imitations and I substitutes 5 Dolhv Cigctrettes->-$A per packet



f. F'Kstarn tnr, LAND AND ESTATE AGE N'T, ASHBURTOH. A {North British Fire Insurance Company • Union Steam Shipping Company, Limited. P^rceUand good* sent to aa^VJ parta of the colony Remington Type Writer, Sample on view. POTATOES I POTATOES!! * 'POTATOES!! I I HAVE on hand and for Sale, in Large •r # Snaall quantities, Prime Floury Kidney Potatoes. "" MANGLE S MANGLES. ' MANGLES^ 'ijH-"l|l^L Hjgl In Wj ':TIB BI . |i|S| uu HI A NEW STOCK OF MANGLES, BEST MAKE JUST ARRIVED. HOUSE OF 8 ROOMS TO LET.



FOB SAL F. A CAPITAL LITTLE PROPERTY,—Consisting of Cottage and Bight Acres of really good land, in close proximity to Borough, 1| mile from Pott Office. TbfUand is sub-dirided into sereral paddocks through which streams of water are constantly running, and there is ample provision for any industrious and thrifty family to keep a couple of cows and a number of pigs, poultry, etc., with a proßpect of good returns. Price and Term* Liberal. FOR SALE. NEW HORNSBY STEEL FRAME REAPER AND BINDER, 4B3ff, and with Wooden Frame £30. Second-hand Wood's twwrED), SINGLE APKON HARVESTER, in work one aeaton, gHW 1O«. j One Second-hand Plough, Doublc-furrew, by Booth 3c McDonald j equal to New, £9* i :-w ■. ■?. FOB SALE, Eight-horse Power PORTABLE ENGINE, by Rvston & Procter, 701b certificate.—Cheap.



FERGUBSON AND MITCHELL'S PAPER MILLS. I am Local Agent for the above, and can supply Superior Brown Wrapwng Pafeb at Reasonable Bates. £ am also a Purchaser of Old Woolpacka and Sackings suitable for paper mill requtrMneats. Most Extraordinary Revolution IN THE Tailoring Trade. NO MGfiE NEED FOR PEOPLE TO GO TO CHRISTCHUROH OR ELSEWHERE W- SPARROW TTAS proved from past experience that the credit system is unsatisfactory, both to buyer and seller, the good marks have to pay for the bad ones. He has therefore decided to CLOSE HIS BOOKS and go in for the CASH SYSTEM entirely, and will sell at prices which are bound to command a large turnover. The following quotations will give some idea of the RJ3SDUQ. TIONS :— First Claw Tweed Sac Suit ... ... 55>, former price 70s first Glass „ ... .. 60s, former price 75s First Class „ ... .. 65«, former price 80» £*$P?" w ,» 7ftsfprmer price 85. Beft Quality Tweed money can procure ... ,765, former pricel9o« No 4 JtoXes Serge Suit >  ... .. £3 12s 6d Best black or blue Wonted Coat and Vest, bound, with beet quality Trousering .. £4 Oi Od Remember these Prices are for First Class Workmanship. FIT AND STYLE GUARANTEED. ;WILLIAM SPARBO W, EAST STREET, NJB'—AiJ these'prices may be copied by other Firjis, please call or send for samples and compare qualities. JOHN ORB.ft. CO., JI4VE JOST LANDED A LARGE SUPPLY OF Cheavin's Improved Gold Medal Rapid Water Filters, AND OWING TO THE LATENESS OF THE SEASON WILL 1 SELL AT Kxtremely liow Prices.



Oiearin's Filters are recognised all over; the world as the BEST MADE. JOHN OBR AND CO, MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS.