LATEST CABLE NEWS.

The <Jliinc»© Loan.

Shanghai, July 7 The Chinese loan treaty has been signed, and runs for thirty-six years. The amount is sixteen millions, and the next issue will not take place until January. Th« arrangement that thf first charge shall be on Customs duties remains unaltered.

Turkey and the Powers.

London, July 8 Turkey, Bulgaria, and Macedonia are represented to be anxiously await ing Lord Salisbury's foreign policy. The Sultan is reported to have prepared a general scheme of reform for the who^e of the Empire. A general conference of the Powers to consider it is suggested.

Russia in Asia.

St. Petbrsburo, July 8 It is officially claimed that the Rasso-Ghinese loan will be of great moral importance to Russia, who remains true to her civilisation mission by helping China, and true to her historical task of pushing Russian influence in Asia.

Imperial Parliament.

London, July 7 Mr Chamberlain, speaking in Lon don, said the Government would deal with immigration of foreign paupers, and also the importation of foreign prison made goods. Parliament has been prorogued to July $4 Lord Salisbury, speaking in the House of Lords, delivered the election manifesto of his party. He advocated relief to agricultural holdings, and reduced railway freights for farm produce, revision of the poor laws, assistance to workers to enable them to buy their own freeholds, which would add a powerful bulwark to the traditions of the country, and place its tranquillity on an irremovable founda tion. He said that the Tories aimed at avoiding revolutionary changes, and hinted at a measure for the relief of those reduced to poverty by the great vicisaitudes in trade London, July 8 Sir 0. J. Pearson, Q. 0., and Mr A. Graham Murray, Q. 0., take the posi tions which they held in the last Salisbury Ministry, of Lord Advocate and Solicitor-General respectively for Scotland. The Marquis of Salisbury* in the House of Lords r said the Government intended to arrange for the retention of small holdings, cheapen the carriage of produce, and revise the incidence of taxation. Mr J t Chamberlain, explaining the Employers' Liability which the Government intend to bring in, said it would be proposed to compensate workmen for injuries raseived through no fault of their own. The cost would be charged to the particular Industry in which the accident arose, and ulti mately it would be the purchasers who | would have to pay. J Mr Balfour h»s issued a manifesto j on behalf of the Government, in which j he advocates the better housing of j worker^ the preservation of voluntary schools and religious interests therein, compensation to injured workmen, and the opening of markets abroad. Sir W, T. Harcourtis stumping the country in the interests of the local veto, which ha declares is the sole re maining object of his life. Washington, July 8 The Irish Societies thtoaghout America h*ve unanimously refused to assist in providing funds for the elec tion. The Times of New York says that with Mr Gladstone's withdrawal from politics, sympathy with autonomy has entirely departed.

GOLD

Pjbeth, July 9 The total exports of gold for the year ended June 30, were 239,593 ounces, valued at 1/910,000, being an increase as compared with the previous year of L 350.000. The revenue for the year is LI, 125,000, as against 1681,000 for 1894.

A TEMPESTUOUS VOYAGE

Melbourne, July 8 The American barque S.D. Oarleton had a tempestuous voyage from New York. A seaman named Webster, a native o£ New Zealand, fell overboard, the chief mate was killed by a heavy sea during a gale, and a sailor was i injured, Melbourne, July 9 Details of the accident on board the J3. I). Parletpn, ihpw that Hatch, the chief oflscer, was literally choked to death in prgsenpe qf the crew, he being pinned between the deck house and wheel Ijouse, Webster, who was lost overboard, is reported to h^ve a wife and family in Wellington.

New South Waies Politics.

Sydney, July 8 The raapifeeto issued by the Free trad*} party advocates reform of the electoral law to provide for majority representation, Sydney, July 9 Sir George E. Dibb3 opened the Opposition campaign at Tamworth last night. In the course of his address he said be thought they were to have a j clear issue on the fiscal question, but anfortunately the policy of the Govern ffjenj; had been cunningly devised, gkilf ully worked ojjt, andf clouded the limple issue with Council reform. H§ admitted, reform in that OJjaniber was necessary, bat there wag no necessity for the violent spasmodic reform fore shadowed by the Premier. Sir George denied any coalition with Sir Henry Parkea. The latter had merely inti mated that he would move a resolution leaving the tariff alone until federation was accomplished. The Protectionists saw that that was the best policy to adopt, and therefore supported it

Religious Riot.

Calcutta, July 7 During a religious riot between Hicdoos and Mnhommedans in the district of Kattewar, a hundred and ninety-nine were killed and wounded. The disturbance was not quelled for many hours.

With Burning.

London, July 7 Cleary was sentenced to twenty years' penal servitude for burning his wife as a witch at Clonmel. Six ! accomplices were sentenced to various terms of imprisonment, ranging from six months to five years. r

SMALLPOX.

Albany, July 9 Arrived, the Lusitana from London. A case of smallpox having occurred before she reached Colombo, the vessel was placed in quarantine.

FOOTBALL.

The following will represent Tinwaid in their match with Eakaia at Rakaia on Thurs day next—B Boyle, A. Huston, Armstrong, Northam, Watson, Moriarty, Williams, Price Smith, Fiizgerald, Huston, Clarke. Emer gencies—H. Legget, H. Milliohamp, H. Williams, Oorrigan, Smith, Huston. The drag will leave Hotel corner at twelve noon. All of above who cannot attend please advise j the Uaptain early. The following will j epre- ' sent Rakaia :—Bruce, Laraman, B undell, Harvey, Grey, Miller, Shannon, Sfcellock, ' Todd, Santy, McLaren, Street, Bray, M. j Wiiheli, R. Wilhelh Emergencies W. < Davisott, El.- Santy. Riding home from the j Springburn match M. Keilly'shoiae fell with him the result being a broken rib and a severe shaking which will incapacitate him from , playing for some time. <:.■ ■ ' The following have been picked to repre sent the Ashburton second fifteen in a match against all comers, at the Domain on Thurs- j day next, play to commence at 3 pm. shirp: —F. Smith, R. Shearman, F. Wilaon, K. j Morgan, J. McTeague, J. Hesry, R. Dorm, I J. Dorm, A. Wilson, W. Burns. W.Hefford, W. Kidd, J Kennedy, W. Steward, J. Pegiey. The Methven Football Club opened their Grst season on Saturday with a match aga'nst Hororata, the game being played ab Methven, and resulting in a win for the visiting team by eleven points to nil (% goal from a try and two tries). From the kick off it was evident that the visiting team were the stronger, a goal resulting i from a try a few minutes after the game had | been started. The visitors continued to ' press their opponents till the whistle b'ew , for half time The home team, however, were equal to every emergency and prevented any further tcore from being registered during the first spell. On resuming, play was a trifle more even, and at one time Methven looked like ecoiing, but the Hororata three quarters obtained possession | of the ball, and after a pretty passing ran, scored a try close to touch in goal. This they failed to convert. Give and take play followed, Hororata scoring another try just , before the call of time ; the kick at goal waa a failure, and the game ended as stated. For the winners Patterson and J. Percy were prominent as three-qaarters, Thorne and K. Percy being the most noticeable | among3t the others: For Methven, Boncher andTelfair were the pick of the forwards. Dobbs played w«ll at half, whilst Dart at full back on several occasion i prevented the visitors from scoring, his kicking repeatedly gaining ground for the losers. In the evening the visitors were hospitably entertained by the home team at the Methven Hotel, about fifty siuing-down to dinner, Mr 0. P. Murray Aynsley was in the chair, Mr W. Bows* occupying the vies chair. bo fh of whom are vice-presidents of the Club. After dinner, the usual toasts hiving beers given and responded to, various members of the respective teams contributed soogs, instrumental music, and recitations, and altogether a very pleasant sociable evening was spsnt. We may add that the catering by Mr J. Nee gave evefy satisfic rion.

Rakaia Library Fund.

On Friday evening a concert, en'ertain meat, ani dance, wa* held in the Rakaia, Town Hall in aid of the book fun la of the Hbiary. Both the concert sni en'eri-ain ment Wbreagreafcsuccebs and those fc^k ng part deserve the thank* of iha audience for such a treat. The concert was fairly well attended but tha rough weather kf pt many from a distance from c• m'ng in Still, after paying expenses, there will he a nice little si m to place to the credit of the Library fund. The concert opened with a piano dv t by Misses Thompson and Hardy; Mr Keddell sang "The Frenchman," and had to reappear. Mr Dixon's singing was as much appreciated as ever; he amg the *' Romany wv-a" and had to repeat the last versa. Miss L GrnbK who made her firßt appearance at Rakaia, hvl a good reception, and her singing of " Killarney" was thorough y enjoyed, and she sang as an encore the " Wishing Cup." Mr Austin gave "The I lass that loves a sailor," and the old and well known song called up many familiar memories. Miss Manly and Mr, Dixon sang the duet, * Alice, where art diou'; Mr Sharp sang 'Off to Philadelphia,' and for his encore gave * Every bullet has its billet.' Miss Hardy s«Jg 'la old Madrid,' and was heard lo *«ry- good advantage. She received the inevitable encore, and repeated the last verse. Misa Grubb and Mr Sharp sang the duet, ' Flow on thou shining river. 1 * The bogie man.' by Mr Keddell and children, was thoroughly enjoyed. Mr Keddell's get up and singing of this song was very good, ana the effective tableau, with red fife, was very greatly appr. ciated. The farce, * Which is which, 1 is bright and sparkling, and went witheub a. hitch from start to finish, causing much amusem ent, the characters being ably sustained by the several performers.

SPORTING.

ADKirAinrc, July 9 A letter has been received from the Duke of Portland, expressiog aatisfaotion with his purchase of Carbine. 'I he C*rbine-N ovelette colt has been named Ledderberg.

He Invested Only 7s 6d

1 here is a man who bas spent the past twenty-five years of his life exploring for gold and other minerals in Queensland, New South Wales,, Victoria, Tasmania, and New Zealand. He has no doubt picked up some money, yet he says that the investment of 7s 6d brought him in bigger returns than any other he ever made. Vet, hold on a mtnu'e. Don't let us jump to the conclusion thot we can all get rich out of the proceeds of 7s 6 i t jll we hear further from thig financier. He has a humorous way of patting a serious thing, for which we should like him all the more. Some folk have no idea that sound sense and genuine fun are twin brothers, but they are all the same: Our friend's name is William Bromfield Peck, and he lives at Rusiel), New Zealand, a long way off. He says it is a lovely country and intends to sHy in it the balance of his days. As he landed ia Austral its, from England, in -1566, he has been there long enough to know what he is talking about. He advises persons of limited means who would like to become small landholders to emigrate to New Zealand; •*till, he reminds us that in the end we must pay for what we get. The calling of a prospector, for instance, said Mr Peck, is is full of hard work. Besides, it entails rough living, such as salt junk, soddened damper, with tea in bucketfuls. One must have the digestive capachy of an ostrich or an anaconda to stand that diet for long. It rnn"t therefore be taken as proof of the good machinery inside of my system, when I mention that I actually stood ib for nearly i wenty-five years My punishment was delayed, you sec, but it didn't fail. At last the c imax came, and 1 was pro trated with agonising pain in the stomach and all ths oilier symptoms of a profound derangement of all the digestive organs, I had to knock off work and ceare all exertion. I was imbued with disgust with all things mundane. I believe that dyspepsia is responsible fof a large portion of the world's suicides f Mi" Peek's conjecture is exactly parallel with the fact aa set |©rth in the official statistics of all civilised countries. No other disease so demoraUses and depresses human nature. It attaoks the secret strongholds of the reason and drives people insane; it stupefies the sensibilities ; it turns men and women into eel fish,' useless, nuisances ; it impels them to commit crime. All this in addition to their own desolation and suffer ing. Yes, Mr Peck is quite right. But to get back to what he says about himself. At the advice of a friend—Mr W. Williams of this place—l began to take the far-famed Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup. What result did it have? I'll tell you: It! has transformed me from a prematurely old man into one quite regenerated. I am a rapid eater and can't break myself of the bad habit. Hence I make it a point to keep a bottle by me always and an oc casional dose when necessary to set me right. I can safely assert that the investment of 7s 6d in Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup was the best I ever made in all my chequered oareer. You may depend that I prescribe this medicine to all and sundry people I come in contact with. Prior to using it I spent pounds at different, but only got partial relief. The Syrup seems to make straight for the seat of the trouble. I pen these lines just to show other sufferers the way out. There are any number of re speotable persons here who can attest the truth of what I have written.—Respectfully (Signed) Wm. Bromfield Peek, Russell, Bay of Islands, New Zealand, July 2, 1892. We don't call for witnesses. Mr Peck's tale is frankness and truth itself. We hold out our hand in greeting acro3s the sea Dyspepsia, is a living death, and Mother Seigel gives new life. Millions sing that chorus. Aut he had better eat slower. Write again and toll us you are doing so. Friend Peck

MAIL NOTICES.

The Letter B.ox will be cleared for the despatch of correspondence from Aahburton fqr the undermentioned plages a§ follows \— Burnham and Dunsandel, claily ... ... ..,3,15 pm Cberfcsey and Rakaia, daily 6 30 am 3 15 pm 6 30 pm Christchuroh and north, daily 630 am 315pm and 6 30 pm and on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 30 am Dromore and Selwyn»i daily 6 30 am Eiffelton, Willowby, daily ... 1030 a in Lismore, Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday ... 10 30 am Elgin, Wakanui, and River side, daily 6 30 am Seaview, Seafield, Kyle, and Newlands, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday ... 630 am . ftreenatreeij'Winchmore, and ' Forks, Tuesday; Thurs. day, Saturday ... , 6.30 am Wheatstone, Water ton, Ash ton, Longbeach, and FlepiingtoD, daily ... 345 pm ]\lount homers, Springbura, B,a&hside, Alford Forest, Stavefey, daily .. ... 4 pm Metkven, daily ... ...3 15 pm Geraldine, and Orari, daily.. 12 30 pm OamarUj Dunedin, Waimate, and south, daily ... 12 30 pm Eiling, Bangifcata, daily .... 10 30 am 12 30 pm Temuka, Timaru, daily, 10 30 am 12 and Tuesday, Thursday, 30 pm and Saturday ... ..3 15pm Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, 10 30 am 12 daily .. ... .. 30 pm And Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday ... ...315 pm Ruapuna, Monday and Thurs day — .« ... 4pm Mayfield, Monday, Tuesday, '■ -Thursday, attd Friday ... 4 Pm i Lowcliie, Monday,' Wedne sday, and f rlday s|fc }0 $) am

TH, ASIiBttETON GtJIBDIAN: TUESDAY, JULY 9, 1896.



The Hon. J. G. Ward and Mrs Ward landed at Jiew Plymouth from Ihe Hinemoa at ten o'clock this morning. He w*s mefc by i-he Mayor, and left for rWpllin^ton at 2 p m. The annual report of the Directors of the Morntnoton Tramway Company Dunedin, states th *t afr.pr debiting the profit and loss account with interest on debentures there is available £1312 J5 - 10 1. They recommend a dividend at the rate of 1 per cent., ab>orHng £?82, I leaving £430 15 1031> be carried forward. Daring the year 514 281 passes gars travelled, Requisitions are being signed to Messrs Richard Monk and J. M Shera to stand for Auckland city. Mr Shepherd Allan has finally and absolutely refused to stand. At a meeting of the Liberal Association. Mr Thompson was eh' sen as a candidate againab Mr Fawcus by 19 to 2. Consider able bickering and serious recrimination 1 took place between some members during the evening. Attempts are to be made to close the split in the Labour party before the meeting of the Central Council on Thursday to maka the final decision. C*rlton Cornwell, foreman of the Gazette, Middletown, N J, believes that Chamber lain'd Cough Remedy should be in every home. He used it for a cold and it affeoted a speedy cure. He says : It is indeed a grand remedy, I can recommend i to aI. I have also seen it used for whooping cough, with the best results. For sale by the Ashburton Erug Company. One Box of Clarke's B 41 Pills is warran ted to cure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, in either sex (acquired or consti tutional), Gravel and Fains in 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 Counties Drug Com pad y, Lincoln, England



Yoh tr,v tkt New Vet^us Tobacco Best Family Medicine CURE Sick Headache, Constipation, 0 DYSPEPSIA, LIVER TROUBLES. Purely Vegetable^ Easy to Take. The delicate sug;>v-coating of Ayer's Pills dissolves immedisitelypn reaching the stom ach, and permits the full strength of each Ingredient to be speedily assimilated. As a piu'gative, either for travellers or as a family medicine, Ayer's Pills are the best in tlio world. AYER'S-.'PIULS,-. Ma<!u by Dr. J.C. Aycr <fc Co.,Lowgll,Msiss.,U S.A. HJGHESJ^AWABD^^A^J^E mm~ £mmmxm . rjf -r.cw.irn of cheap imUatioiif. The name ■■-Ayc'i-'s Fills tJ* Wowa-\te«»e g!»as of e»cJj 6^ yiu jjirtlWiV '



Maay stubborn and aggravating cases of rheumatism that were believed to be ia curable and accepted as life legacies, have yielded to Chamberlain's Pain Balm, much to the surprise and gratification of the sufferers. One application will relieve the bain 4tod suffering and its continued use in- Jiures an ejjfeoto&l tfurp. " far' Sale by. the



I j sr-ders. , ———— ■ j FIRST CLASS FARM TO BK LET | liV TEND* LI. FENDERS are invited for the lease of ■■- Lot 3, pwt of Reserve 1109, situated on Boundary Road on the banks of fche Hinds Rivor, containing 162 acres 2 mods, and now occupied hy Mr Thomas Holmes. The lease to be for six years , from July 1, 1895; rent payable half yearly in ndvance. The highest or any tender not tiecessarily accepted. Tenders to be sent in to my office be fore 3 p m. on FRIDAY, .Inly 12. 1895 The above farm is all first ola s land, will grow anything, is wpll watered and improved, and worth looking after by any one wanting a farm which will return heavy yields. Bor further particulars apply D^YID THOMAS, 7 19 Aahharton.



Sporting. TTNWALD HARRIERS. SPORTS~MEETING TO BE HELD AT THE KENNELS, TMWALJD ON ■'. ' THURSDAY, AUGUST 15. (To be run under the Rules of Racing) -programme.— (Approved by the C. J.C.) I—Light Wetght Hunteks Steeplechase —For trophy value 5 soys., wit^ a sweep* stake of 5s to go to second horse. For . qualined hunters that have never won an advertised race of the value of £30. No weight under Hat 7lb. About three miles 2—Welter Hunters Steelechase — For troph-es value 6 soys and 1 boy. For qualified hunters. No weight under 14st 7b, About two miles 3—Ladies' Bracelet—Of value of 5 soy and 1 soy. For horses, the bona flde property «f farmers re ident in the Af-hburton Dis'rict that have never s'arted in any advertised race under O.J.C. rules. Entrance 2a 61, to goto second horse. ISo weight under 12sL 7»b. Five furlongs 4—Farmers' Hack Hurdles —Or the value of 5 soya, with a sweepstake of 5a to grt to second horse. For horses the bona fide property of farmers in the Ashburton district that have never started in an advertised race under 0 J.C rules. One mile, over fmr flights of hurd'ea. No weight under 12st 7lb 5 ~ Fabmers' Open' Handicap —Of the value of 10 soys, with a sweepstake of 53 to go to the second hwse. For horaas the bona fide property of farmers resi dent in the Ashburton district. About one and a quarter mile on the flat 6—Open Welter Handicap—Far a trophy value 5 soys with sweepstake of 53 to go to second horse. Minimum weight 13st. One mile (fl*t) Handicapper—Mr F. Healy Entries can be made with Mr F. P. Claridge, the Kennels, on or before MONDAY, August 12. Entries finally close With Mb F. He\ly, Henry's Hotel, at 9 p.m. on Monday, August 12. Professional riders must carry a penalty of 141b Any horse may be rc-hamlicapped The Master reserves to himself the right to refu c any entry. 7 50



ASHBDRTON BRICK, TILE, & POTTERY YARD J. CRUiF~& SON, MANUFACTURERS. rXAVING Purchased from Messrs iTI. Ftiedlander Bros., the whole of their Stock, Plant, and Brick Yard, knowt as Kolmar, W e are manufacturing Building Bricks, pressed; plain and ornamental Drain Pspes fitld or agricultural Pipes, Chimney Pots, Flower Pot«, Tiles, Garden Borders, &c. ■ ■ ' ; Prices on Application. N.B —On and after JOKE 1, the pr'ce of Bricks will be 553 per thousand. A GCOD DICC )UNT ALLOWED FOR CASH. 233 Joint'©. ICesteM, ACCOUNTANT " ■ - ■ ANn COMMISSION AGEKT, BULLOCK'S ARCADE, ASHBURTON. OATS. OATS. IHAVIJ for Sa!o a line of First Clasß SEED OATS. Piic s on application. L&JSD FOR CROPPING, WAKANUI ' "' \ About ' i POO JACRESLAND in good h*»art ! 4UU for a crop of wheat or cats. JOJHN a. BESTELL. 6 217 ■ v l' • l ' ■ ; . (i - . --H 11. ..,; ,;■- - ■' ; . - .. . , ... i . ..... „ .. ■ ■ I t<; •.■■■■ : ....:, ,■' ■■ JUST IiO»£». A LARGE STOCK OF M ARTIN'S CELEBRATED Horse Clippers, T0 BE SOLD CHEAP. J olin Orr & Oo« lEONMONGERS, . ' j



Pa&ii i No iota ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THK ANNDaL MEKTfNGof MEM BERS will be held in the Arcide Chambeis, .Ashhucfcoa, ---■ .... ' <m ■■•■■■ TU B 3-D AY JULY 23, At 2 p.m. sharp. Business. Election of Officers and Gjneral A full attendance is requested. W. SIMPSON,^ 7 56 Secretary. KOTICK A MEETING of Members of School /~V Committees in the Ashburton County will be held in Mb C. Bkaddbll's Office, Ashburton, on SATURDAY Next, July 13, at 11 a.m. tlnrp, to consider the advisabieaese of having Ambulance in struction in Schools. C. BRADDELL*| W, J. CROOKS 7 62 H. A. MACKAYj BARGAINS. BARGAINS. I BARGAINS. |A; .Lawrie & Co. HAVE Determinfld to Reduce the Whole of their extensive stock of Drapery, Clothing and Boots* ALL NEW GOODS REDUCED. All old stock, whioh consists chiefly of First-class Goods, to be sold at Half-price. Boys' Good Strong Braces 6d, Men's Is Boys' Best Oilskin Coats 7s 6d, Men's from 6s Boys' Kaiapoi Suits from 7s 6d, Men's from 21s Boys' and Youths' Kaiapoi Tweed Overcoats 24s—for 12s 6d Men's Kaiapoi Tweed Overeats 35s I —for 17s 6d Men's Kaiapoi Tweed Overcoats 50s —for 27s 6d NO RUBBISH, ALL GOOD COLONIAL MANUFACTURES. A lot of girls' and ladies' Elastic Boots from 2s 6d per pair. Small Boys' Heavy School Boots 6s 6d —Reduced to 3a 6d. GREAT REDUCTIONS tff DREBS GOODS, Great Reductions in .Blankets, frora 7s 6d per pa^r Great Reductions in Sheeting, double width, from 9Jd per yard Great Reductions in Cretonnes, from 4Jd per yard , Great Reductions in Art Muslins, from 4Jd per yard Great Reductions in Flannelettes, from 2s lid per dozen Great Reductions in White H.C Quilts, from 3s 9d each Forfar Bd—Reduced to 3d Dowlas Is —Reduced to 6d Hollands 9d, lOd, lid—Reduced to6d Child's, Ladies', and Men's Gloves, All Reduced. BARGA^S JN LAMPS * BARGAINS IN" 'CRQCKERr BARGAINS IN IRONMONGERY



UP TO DATE S-vLE ANDREW ORR j : WILL COMMENCE A OBEAT OLKAttING SALE OF BIGH-CLASS DRAPERY, CLOTHING & BOOTS, COMMENCING FRIDAY, JUHE 91. THE GREATEST BARGAINS EVER OFFERED IN THE HISTORY ,' ■. . ■ ■ i ' OF ASHBURTON WILL BE GIVEN. A LARGE LOT OF BOOTS SLIGHTLY BOILED WILL BE SOLD AT LESS THAN HALF PRICE.



\TATIONAL MORTGAGE AND 11 AGE^OY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. Capital £1,000.000. Pati-up £200 t QOO. HBAD OFFICE: 8 Great Winchester Street, London BRANCHES: Christen arch, Duoedin, Tiraatu, Camaru, Invercargill, Wellington & Melbourne The Company ia prepared to make 4DV\NCES aßilnsfc WOOL and PRO DUCE, for Sale in the Colonies or shipment to London, Free cf Commission GRASS SEEDS, CLOVERS, AND MANURES For Sale at lowest quotations. AGENTS FOR- Shaw, SavM & Albion Co, Ltd Hay ward'd Sheep Dips, Etc NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGINCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, LIMITKD, FRIEDLANDER'S BUILDINGS, Moobb Stkeet, Ashburton 7 51 HENRY ZANDER. T BEG to intimate that I have just -*- landed a Large and Varied Stock of fruits. {£11119. IIOLLTS' BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel, Breach and Muzzle Leading, well worthy of inspection. REVOLVERS. REVOLVERS] AMMUNITION. AMMUNITION. Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Shot Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Rec&p pers, Loaders, Wada, Punches, etc. SCOTT'S WELL-KNOWN RANGES AT GFEATLY REDUCED PRICES. I HAVE IN STOCK AND to LAND— 100 Drums Linseed Oil 2CO Cases Valvoline 200 Cases Castor Oil 100 Bales host 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Giassware Hornaby's & Bansome'a Plough Shares Barbed and Fencing Wire Mauritius and Queensland Sugars China, India, and Ceylon Tea Best English Leather Beldng —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 n „ mmnm M ,|,,, M | MI " SOLD FOR CASH At. Ghmtchunh Prices t Henry Zander, AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual and Provident Society J T Ford and Co LAZARUSS SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITY SPECTACLES. Sole a^ent for Ashburton District, C C A L E X, JEWELLER, | EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T AZARUS' Patented System ensures ]Lj comfort and correct) sight. Don't spoil you* eyes by using badly fitting i Spegtaole*. 5 97 i ■ I



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