LABOR.

Melboxtbnb, Novemfer 2

Trouble is threatened in the shpping trade. The seamen and firemn are demanding the restoration of A per month in wages reduced in 183. A meeting of shipowners considered the application, but refused to igee to it on the ground that there w.s not suffi cient improvement in trad to warrant the increase. The men met shortly to consider the refusal, and ecide what action to take. Newcastle, Nvember 3 There is every probabiliy that the efforts of the Conference etween the colliery proprietors and ainers will prove abortive, as some ofthe largest proprietors have already refused to meet the men.

The New French Ministry

Paris, Jovembor 1 M. Bourgeois proposesto create a colonial army and raodif the Mada gascar treaty. M. Hanotux refused to consent to the alfcerdon of the treaty in the direction of nnexing the island. j

N member 2. The Daily News 1 correaondent tele graphs that European reresentatives consider that the position mth regard to the political question i France is worse than ever, and tha the entire Press is hostile to the Catwet. Indig nation is expressed at the exclusion of M. Hanotaux as likely t> endanger foreign relations. The Times' 1 corresponds declares : that the Ministry is unlikly to last. ! M, Berthelot is Miniate of Foreign j Affairs and M. Combes Minister of Education.

The Reciprocity Treaty

Sydney, Ibvember 2

The commercial editor c the Sydney Daily TeUgraph condemnd the South Australian and New Zaland com mercial treaty at the irae of its rejection, but a leading aticle in the same paper this morning, 'eferring to the passing of the Bill rtifying the agreement, says ifc is a mvement in the right direction, the onsequences of which will impress coßumers and teach the wisdom of extnding the application of f reetrade ts principal educational effect will jrobably be more than an offset agains any ill-will -which the treaty might case amongst sectional interests against ntercolonial freetrade possibilities. That ill-will might accomplish is conjeiural, while the expansion of trade wil be real.

WHAT EMPEROR WAS THIS

He was one of the greatest monarch a thab ever ruled in Enrope. He was always at war, yet—-but wait; let us ;&ke one thing at a time.

He was an enormous eafer. He break fasted at five on a fowl seetted in milk and dressed with sugar and epiiess After this lie went to sleep again. He cined at twelve, always partaking of twenty dishes. He BUpped twice; first early in ihe evening and again about one o'clock—thelatter the most solid meal of the four. Aftei meat he ate a great quantity of pastry anc sweets, wash ing them down with vast dnughts of bser and wine. Then he would gorge himself on sardine omelettes, fried samages, eel pies, pickled partridges, fafc capons, &c. Finally ha abdicated, did bis omnivorous Emperor, and a friendly courtier thus described the power that eonpelled him to eto it. " 'Tis a most truculen; executioner, 1' eaid the orator; "it invades he whole body from head to foot. It contacts the nerves with anguish, it freezes the narrow, it con verts the fluids of the joints nto chalk and pauses not until it has exhaisted the body and conquered the mind by immense torture."

He was crippled in the neck, arms, knees, And hands, and covered with chronic skin «mptions; while his stomach occasioned hint constant suffering. He was a wreck at an age when he should still have been active And vigorous. This is nob fiction, it is history; without a syllable of eyaggeration. How many of our readers will wi ite and tell us what maa this was ? A thousand, m doubt.

«Alaek-a-day 1 however. Not; kings and emporors alone are thus afflicted. Great hosts of us travel the same road. We are not usually gluttons as this royal gentleman was, but people who eat sparingly often have the same malady. Commonly they inherit a tendency to it. On the level of this dreadful disease the rich and the poor, the great and the small, meat together. Speaking of an experience of her own, & woman says:—" My hands became stiff and numb* There seemed to be no feeling in them. I was bo crippled that I could nofc oven cut a round of bread. A little later it Attacked my legs and feet, the soles of the latter being very tender and sore. The pain was bo severe that I often sat down and cried on account of my sufferings and my helplessness. I used rubbing oils and em brocations, but got no relief. In this way I went on month after month, never expect ing to be well again. I felt the first signs of illness in February, 1889. At first I had merely a bad taste in the month, no appetite, and was low, tired, and languid. Following this came the agonies of rheumatism, as I have i aid. I owe my recovery to a sugges tion of my husband's. He advised me to try Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup, and got me a bottle from Mr W. Simpson's, in North streeV. After taking it for a fortnight my hands got their right feeling, and I suffered no more from rheumatism nor from indiges tion and dyspesma, which I now understand to be the cause of rheumatism* From that time to this I have been in the beßt of health. Signed Mrs Elizabeth Ann Cook, Southwell Lane, North street, Horncastle, Lincoln shire, February 1, 1893.

In the year 1879, writes another, rheu matism attacked me, one joint after another. The pains were all over me, although the worst was in one knee, For two years I suffered with it—the doc'or's medicines doing no good. In 1881 I read in a little book that rheumatism was caused by indi gestion and dyspepsia, and that the true cure for it was Mother Seigel's Syrup. This proved to be true, as after taking three bottles I knew no more of stomach disorder nor rheumatism. I have since recommended this wonderful remedy to hundreds of personst (Signed) (Mrs) E. Schofleld, 10, West; Hill, Southampton Street, Reading, October 26, 1892

The great Emperor was driven to abdica tion by rheumatism and gout, caused by hiss ruine«l digestive powers. His outraged atomaeh filled him with poison from top to toe. Yet he never lost his appetite, which was all the worse for him- Not long after wards he died, having asthma and gravel, with the other consequences of dyspepsia. But one needa not to be a gourmand to have dyspepsia, with its trailing troubles: Any one of fifty causes may provoke it. Watch out for the earliest symptoms and arrest them at onee by using the Syrup. It stops the mischief on the spoh wnere it begins, and then purifies the blood By the aid of commpn sense, and Mother Seigel the Emperor might have stayed on his throne, might he not ? Yes, but unluckily ahe wasn't bora in time to help him

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

Commercial Ranking? Company.

j Sydney, November 4 The Commercial Banking Company, of Sydney, has decided to release the remainder of the outstanding deposits before the end of the current year. The final amount thus released will approach a million. Five years were j allowed in which to pay off all de posits, but within half that time the Bank has been enabled to clear itself. The Sydney Morninq Herald, com menting on the recent favorable balance sheets issued by the recon structed Banks and Companies, and on the action of the Commercial Bank in releasing deposits, says the indica tion of recovery in the general

industrial condition is perhaps not much more than a turn in the tide, but it is valuable as foreshadowing further improvement, What will most help the situation is a settlement of the taxation question, and there is a prospect of this within the next three weeks.

Australian Politics.

HfJEW BOB7TML WAICB

Sydney, November 4

The Premier is willing to compromise with the Council upon the Land and Income Tax. He is just as strongly in favor of exemptions as ever, but is not prepared to bring about a crisis upon any reductions which are not un reasonable. The deductions made so far have, however, been made by the Assembly and not by the Council. The Premier regrets that the Council j should have interfered with the financial policy. That such a thing is ' possible shows a necessity for a change in its constitution, in order to bring it into harmony with the will of the elec tors, j

THE MIKADO IS GRATEFUL

Washington, November 3

Piesident Cleveland has received an autograph letter from the Mikado, thanking him for taking the initiatory steps which led to the conclusion of the war. The Mikado says this action will strengthen the friendship between Japan and America.

H.M.S. RAPID

Ijondon, November 3

Commander W. Casement has been appointed to command H.M.S, Bapid.

THE CUZCO

Melbourne, November 4

The majority of the Ouzco's passengers have been released from quarantine.

WATER FAMIME

Perth, Fovember4 A water famine prevails on the t gold fields, being sold at Ooolgardie at 6d per gallon. The scarcity is greatly delaying work in the mines. Govern ment has adopted plans of an extensive scheme for the supply of the fields from the Moore river at a cost of a million. It is understood Government is preparing a loan of two and a half millions in London for this and other public worka,

THE WEATHER

Sydney, November 4

Rain continues still. There is a gale blowing which is delaying ship ping.

A VALUABLE DISCOVERY

Sydney, Novomber 4

As a result of exhaustive investi gations by the Agricultural De partment, an expert has discovered that the intermediate host of the dreaded sheep fluke is the common land - snail. The discovery is considered of vorld-wide scientific and general importance, and will form the ground of a recommendation to be issued shortly for checking the disease. It has also been ascertained that the greatest friend of the sheep owners in destroying snails is the bird known as the common pee weet.

COMMERCIAL.

London, November 3

The English wheat market is weak, and without quotable change. The Continental steady, and the American declining. At yesterday's sales 1425 casks of tallow were offered, of which 675 were sold* The stock now on hand consists of 35,944 casks.

Leather —I^xtra heavy, 9£d ; basils, up to 11 id; hides, nominally a farthing cheaper, but no business doing.

I,m THE ASiIiiDRTOK GUARDIAN: MONDAY, NOVEMBEB 4, 1896.



'KEATINGS POWDER' destroys Bugs, Fleas, Moth°, Beetles, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. 1h exterminating Beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean in application* See the article you purchase is Keatings, i.e., with the signature Thomas Keating on each tin, aa imitations are noxious and ineffectual, Sold in tins, 6d and Is each, by all chemists.



Chpi*i*w Pprfnral 151a99 8 I i VVftVl G&S HAS NO EQUAL VOli THE RAPID CUKK OF Golds, Coughs, SnfSuenza, and o*™"**^^ It will relieve /iVy*"*^^ tressing cougli, /M^.c-r-'^wX •soothe thc iu" jf a -^ &*£>>. \ 1 brane, loosen | '$ CHERRY I* |n»c pinegm, 1 &yv -~^ryt>j> S § and induce re- V^RrTnRW'CT freshing sleep, VA****<fvy Croup, AVhoop,- XlOsCv^ i.i}jC<.Hßh.Sore ia*^ Throat, iind all the pulmonary troubles to which the youiig are so liable, there is no other remedy so effective as %er Js Cherry Pectora! HIGHEST AWABDS AT THE World's G^?* Expositions, (3 Made by Or. J.C.Ayer & Co., Lowell.Mass..U.S.A. p.;£r'!;c'\v:u-e of clioap imitations. Tliy nnine— Av«'i'*f* <;lierry Pectoral —i-s prominent on till' v.-mppur. and ia blowu iu the glass o£ each if uur bu^tle^i



Our better halves say they could not keep House without Chamberlain's Congh Remedy. It ia used in more than half the homes in Leeds. Sims Bros., Leeds, lowa. This shows the esteem in which that remedy is held where it has teen sold for years ani is well known* Mothers have learned that there is nothing so good for colds, croup, and whooping cough; that it cures these ailments quickly and permanently, and that it is pleasant and safe for children to take f'm mh by Asbpvkkw Drug Gom&m,



f Messrs Fish and Wales have been 3 I nominated for the Duuedin mayoralty. ! The Dunedin dtar says that Mr Cham ' berlain, one of the Wairarapa passengers ia claiming £2000 damages from the Union Company.



f Government Noticr". k:■ — " NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TRAIN ALTERATIONS FOR OHRIBT OHORCH RACES AJND A. & P. SHOW.



In our prize list of the cattle show (he following correction has to be made :—Jn the dry mane of any clasa (draught*-) Mr John Shearer's Blink Bonny was second, not thiH. Mr Shearer's yearling colt was f first in his class. j



Bishop Nevill, 5n addressing the Synod at Duuedin, referred to the bible in schools questicn, saying that his own opinion was that it would be very easy to assimilate our law to that of New South Wales, but nothing would be done till it was made clear at the hustings that the people desire some religious advantages for their ohildren. Mothers should re member that this question was now largely in their hands.



HN the stb, 7th, ard 9 h November \J the Evening Train from Chrlst- I church for Aehburton and Methven will statt at 5.10 p.m. and tun thirty minutes later than time-table times. Lhe U.M p.m. train from Bakaia to Methven on the 7th will noc run ; a train will tnnai 7 40 p.m. instead, in connection with the Evening Train from Chrlstcharch. # On the Bth the Morning Tram for Christohurch will leave Ashbarton at 8.5 a.m., Chertsey 8.36, Rakaia B.5<J, Methven 7.30, Laurlston 82, instead of the usual times. A Special Train from Timaru for Christchurch will be due from Rangitata at 8 27 a.m.. Hinds 9 0, Wins low 9.16, Tinwa!d9 27, Ashburton 9.42, Ohertsey 10.13, Rakaia 10.27. The train from Springburn will start at 7.30 a.m., Mount Somers 7 50, Tinwald 9.12, so as to connecc at Ashburton with the 9.42



A telegram from Glsborne states that a largely attended meeting of sheep-farmers was held there yesterday afternoon to consider the prices received locally for stock compared with the priees obtained in other places. It was stated that sheep farmere were getting only 12s for fat 1 sheep compared with 20s and upwards in the south, and ?8 to 8s for Bhorn sheep compared wi'h 16a quoted elsewhere. ' Skins locally were quoted at 5a as against 7a to 8s elsewhere. A committee was set up to inquire into the matter and report to a future meeting,



a.m. train for Christohurch. There will not be a train afc 11.0 a m from Ashburton to Christchurch. The Evening Train for Ashburton will leave Chri^tchnrch at 5.25 p.m. and bs due from Rakaia at 7-48, Ohertsey 8 1, arriving at Ashburton at I 8 30. The train for Methven will leave Rakaia at 750 p m. } Lauiiston 8 33. A train will leave Chriatchurch for Oamaru at 9.15 p.m., setting down passengers from Ohrlstcharch where rpquired. Full particulars of the train alterations in time-tables at all stations. Goods traftc will be suspended on the Bbh North of Ashburton. On the 9fch a train will leave Christ church for Dunedin at 8.55 p.m., setting down passengers from Christchurch South of Ashburton. Excursion fares to Christchurch at 2d per mile first-class, Id per mile second, as notified in popters and handbills. II 15 BY ORDER,



With a view of making a complete search of the Auckland Islands, whera the wreck age was found by Captain Falrchild on the last vi&it ofthe Hinemoa, the Govern ment has recommended to the Governor to take steps to have a man-of-war despatched as soon as possible. Captain Fairchild doea not for a moment think that any of the survivors are en the island, Since the Spirit of the Dawn experience, finger posts have been placed on all the islands directing castaways to the depots, and one of the depocs and many finger posts are within a short distance of where j the wreckage was found. But at the same time Captain Fairchild'a search was not by any means a minute onp. and a visit of one 1 of the warships would place the point beyond donbt, and may at the same time bring to light other wreckage by which the illfabed vessel could be thoroughly identified There is now very little doubb that the ship lost was the French vessel Marie Alice. Those who never read the advertisement in their newspapers miss more than they presume. Jonathan Kenison, of Bolan, Worth Go., lowa, who had been troubled with rheumatism ia his back, arms and ohoulders read an item in his paper about . how a prominent German citizen of Ft Madison had been cured. He procured the same medicine, and to use his own words; 'It cured me right up.' He also saysj *A neighbor and his wife were both sick in bed with rheumatism. Their boy was over to my house and said they were so bad he had to do the cooking. I told him of Chamber lain's Pain Ba.lm and how it had cured me. JJe a bottle, and it cured them up in a week. For gal* by Asfptihton Drug Company Messrs Craighead and Berryman have already taken a large number of orders for summer suits of Exhibition tweeds, etc., since the appearance of their new advertise ment which will be found on our fourth page. They have reduced their prices 15s to 203 per suit,. —(advt.



NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Excursion Farfs for Prince op Wales Birthday and Christchubch Bacbs and Agricultural Show. O ETURN Excursion Tickets to Christ *-*> church will bo i«sued at 2d per mile first class, Id per mile second (mileage counted one way only, minimum 4s first class, 2i second ; ordinary fares for shorter distances) from Timaru, Culver, don and intermediate stations, and ■stations on branches, from the 2nd to the 7ch November. Also tickets at the same fares wiil be issued from &ny station to any Btation on the Hurunui-Bluff section, on fcbe Bch and 9^h November, all avail able for return till the I.9th November. The journey must be started on the date of the purchase of the ticket in each case, and may be broken after the first ten miles The time rf re'urn may be ex tended for fourteen days, on payment, on or before November 19 at the station to which the ticket was issued, of the difference between an ordinary single fare and half the excursion fare- Fuller particulars In posters. 10 183 BY ORDER.



"IVIOBi" " Niobe," the best h i!f-crown Kid Gloves in the market. To be had at the Ashburton Drapery Company. INACTIVITY OF TEE KIDNEYS When not promptly remedied, is certain poecursor of their disease and destruction. Wolfe's Schnapps reclaims and invigorates them.



«3MM» lw»«»«Bgwwa!Mß>»ii»)»awat»WM»'WMw^ T. Bullock. ■ a O LET, at a low rental, commodious _a shop, corner of the Arcade. T. BULLOCK. I\O LET—Dwelling House in Tancred street, Centrally situated near the English Church, containing seven rooms. T. BULLOCK. FOR~!SALE—T.B.B 805 and IJOfj, each containing J acre, situated at the corner of Grey and East Streets north. T. BULLOCK AN OFFICE in the Arcade T. BULLOCK



,«.■-» j-~i mhi —■——» ■ —■* PUBLIC UQTIGES T^RAND ART UNION, GRAND AT.T UNION, GRAND AET.UNION. TO BE DRAWN ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 AT THE BLUE SHOP, ARCADE. ROBERT ELSTON, Inauguratok



TINWALD. FOR SALE— FOUR SECTIONS. One Aero All in one block. T. BULLOHK TINWALD. TO LET,—Cottage near the Hotel, lately occupied by Mr A. St. Quintin. Apply t. bullock ''^Yo^f7rmel^^^lers7^an¥^ OTHERS. TO BE SOLD AT A SACRIFICE on account of the Mortgagee, R.S. 26685 containing 100 acres, situated about four miles from the County Saleyarda. PRICE, &% lO* PER ACRE. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS CAPITALISTS, AND OTHERS.



AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY Now Zealand Branch Hond Office, Cttotomhouse-guay, Wellington! Local Board of Directors : rhe Hon Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C.M.0., M.L.C, (Chairman) The Hon Charles J. Juhnston, M.L.Oi (Uepnty Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq TheHon Edward Richardson, C.M.G.i M.L.C John Duncan, Esq Medica' Officer: Dt G, B. Anson, M.D., M.R.C.S. (England) THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST, AND MOST PROSPEROUS Australian Life Office, and this. LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONUS EVERY YKAR The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the most Stringent Character, and ensures a Consi derably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that hold by any other office in the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS «13,000,000 (TWELVE MILLIONS) Sterling ANNUAL INCOME, £2,000,000, (TWO MILLION STERLING). POLICIES IN FORCE .- 119,53S to Assured £39,883,071 Cash Bonuses Divided .. .• £5,883,418 BONUSES



For SALE—The undermentioned properties: 890 acres Near Maronsn 200 acres Wakanui Plains 1216 acres Fronting Bowyer Stream, Mount Somers District 370 acres Originally Part of Fairfield Estate 338 acres Near Lismore 5593 acres Small Sheep Run 226 acres Near the Traffic Bridge Mount Somers 24-Js- acres Olose to Wir.slow 1100 acres Shepherd's Bush Survey dis trict 141 acres Wakanui Plains 530 acres Rangi'ata Island 180 acres Lowcliffe 200 acres Mitcham Road 20 acres Not Far from Tinwaid 3803 acres Rangitata 200 acres Fronting the Road leading to Maronan, Lsghmor Run 400 acres Wakanui Plains 180 acres Near Mayfield 22 acres Lowcliffe 172 acres Fronting Chertaey— Winch more Road 109 acres Fronting the Road Leading to Pendarves 50 acres Mount Somers District 486 acres Wakanui Road District 20 acres Near the Seabeach Not Far from tbe Wakanui Creek 326 acres Above Mount Somers 22 acres Close to Winslow 250 acres Fronting Mitcham Road T. BULLOCK.



BONUS for ONE year, 1893, £448,790, yielding CASH Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £910,000 after making SPECIAL RBSBRVBa CASH BONUSES declared lor last FIVE vears, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuses exceeding FOUR MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIFE IK THE A . M- P- SOCIETY And Secure a BONUS EVERY YEAR Expenses of Management 8| per cent on the total income EDWARD W. LOWE, .Resident Secretar> Brancn Office — ; Custom Honse Quay, Wellington ' Christchurch District Office- Cathedral Square. JAMES HAIR, Diofcrict Secretary H ZANDER, 1 L oal Broker Aahburfcon MISSBESSIE SIMMONDS Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDEBS' BUILDINGS, temwsQXt



Fob Indigestion, the beat remedy is un^ doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pih.s. They can confidently be recommended as 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 complaints. Sold in bottles Is l£d, 2a 9d, and 11s, by all Medi cine Vendors throughout the worid a A simple, aafo and certain remedy.



[ STUD NOTICES. |ip TRAVEL ASHBURTON AND X SURROUNDING DISTRICT, THAT WELL-KNOWN TROTTING STALLION, BALTIMORE. Black Horse, two white hind feet and white star on forehead, standing 16 hands high ; by Blackwoo.l Abdallah, dam Jess by Quicksilver BALTIMORE won first prize as a two year-old afe Christohureh and Ashbarton in 1891, beating large fields, and has never been beaten !n the show rins; Raced three times, winning Maiden Saddle at Plumpton and Dash Handicap afc Ashburton Particulars as to service from the Groom In charge or the owner 9 114 D. McOORMIOK, Valetta



'"PO stand at T. Harold 8 Stables, West Belt, ■*■ near Hospital, and travel THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTS, The Imported Standard bred TROTTING t S;TAILLION, SACRAMENTO. Brown Colt; star in forehead, snip on nose, both bind pasterns white. Foaled May 21, 1891. Bred by J. B. Haggip, Rsncho del Paso Stud, Sacramento, California. Sired by Albert W,, 11333. Record, 2.20. Ist dam, Promptregß, by Prompter, 2305; 2nd dam, Walla Walla Maid, 2.35, by Beilfounder. 62 Albert W., 11333. Record 2; 20, and winner of 25 beats better than 2.30. Sir of Little Albert, 2 10; High Tide, 2:174; Dudly Alootf, 3yrs, 2.26£ ; and Flowing Tide, ■ 2.14f. By Electioneer, 125. Ist dam Sister, ! by John Nelson ; 2nd dam, Lamott mare Electioneer, 125. Sire of Sunol, 2.QB|; Pa!o AHo, 2.08|; Mazanita, 2.16 j Anteeo, 2.16J; Adaiie,2.l7|; Lot Sloeum, 2.171; Norval, 2.17J; Bonita, 2.18&; and 145 others with records better than 2 30. By Hamble ton;an, 10 (Ryedyk's) ' I hereby certify that the above Pedigree is correct J. B. HAQGIN, per F. G. Dijnn. Sacramento baa ttared three times, and won the Maiden Harness Trot at Plumpton last season. Paddocking accommodation provided for mares, Is 6d per week. Terms oo application to T. HAROLD, Groom in charge, or Mangan and Wilson



TO TRAVEL the Hinds, Rangltata, Mayfield and adjoining districts, THE ENTIRE HORSE ZULU, BY CAMEL—RUTH Terms for Season £210a, payable January 1, 1896. For particulars, apply to 1.0 18 R. BURNETT, in charge. fpO Stand at Ashburton, and travel *- the Methven, Alford and surrounding districts, THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE Marlhorough. BY ST. GEORGE — FAREWELL, Full brother to Au Revoir.



MARLBOROUGH was a very good perforwitr. During his racing career he started in 51 races, "19 of which he won, 11 seconds, and 9 thirds, showing excep tional brili/ancy and gameness. For further particulars appy to j. McDonnell, 9_132 Ashburton. HPHE THOROUGHBRED STALLION FRIVOLITY, (Cadooan —Nonsense, Albany—No Namk) Will Travel in the WAKANUI AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS THIS SEASON. For further particulars see Cards or apply to D. COCHRANE, Jdkb., 9 117 Proprietor Wakanui THAT GRANDLY BKED TROTTING I HORSE,



Henry Zander. I HAVE ON HAND MY SEASON'S SDPPL^ OF Finest Turnip Seeds, Including Imperial Green Globe, Fosterfcon, Hybrid, White Stone, Stubble, Green and Purple Top Aber deen, Mammoth, Swede, Devonshire Grey and Yellow Tankard Mangold & Carrot Seed. Special Kinds, Machine Cleaned BAPE SEEDTIME SEED. All of the Purest Quality FERTILIZERS IN STOCK Anglo Continental Guano



MANURES sheepTheabs, SHEEP SHEARS, all brands, Also the COMBINATION T U * S SHEFFIELD , TURKEY & WASHITA OIL STONES SHEEP BBANDING OILS, Blue, Red, and Black, In one and five-gallon drama GROUND AND LUMP RADDLE. BOILED AND RAW LINSEED OIL, WOOLSACKS, Wool Packs full size and full weight



Experience, BY GENERAL TRACY, DAM FANNY, Will Stand this season at Owner's Stable 1, LAURISTON, Travelling to Methven once a week. EXPERIENCE is a bright bay colt, white star on forehead, and white hind fetlocks, standing over sixteen hands high. Winner of first prize as a two-year-old at Ashburton in 1894. His dam, Fanny, is by Tribim , out of that well-known trotting mare Fan, and bred by Mr Cameron, of"Springfield. His sire, General Tracy, is full brother to Kentucky, being by Berlin (imported) dam Jenny Tracy (imported ) Hiram Woodruff (that great authority on trotting) drove Jenny Tracy a mile in 213J before she left America, and he also used to drive Berlin's full brother, Mambrino Dudley, and says in his book if ever there was a horse could trot a mile in two minutes, Mambrino Dudley could before seeing so much stud duty. It is thus eviden' that Kentucky and General Traoy contain the very best strains of Amerioan trotting blood Terms—Three guineas per mare ; groom age ss, payable at first service Mares taken in to graze at Is 6d per week. Every care taken, but ho responsibility DENIS McKENDRY, 9 181 Lauriston



Garden Tools in Great Variety GROCERIES, At Lowest Advertised Prices for Cash WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STODT of Best Brands, in Stock BICYCLEsfBICyCLES, Direct from the maker, and to be sold at English Prices I have Always for Sale.-— CRUSHED OATS, OATEN SHEAF CHAFF OATS, BRAN. SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT.; Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT



AND DIRECT IMPORTER. AGENT FOR— Stm Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society J T Ford and Co , Andrew Orr IS SHOWING A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF MILLINERY. TRIMMED HATS AND BONNETS, FRENCH FLOWERS, LACES, RIBBONS, Etc. COKSETS,



In P.D. Featherbone, Y. and !N. Thompson's, and all the latest [shapes DRESS~OWBED3 In French Costumes of 7yds lengths, also Mosgie), Kaiapoi and Koslyn, , Choice Designs Splendid Assortment of Orepons, Prints, Galateas, Gloves,! Hoisery, Umbrellas, Ties, and Curtains. EXCELLENT KID GLOVES, guaranteed, at 2a 6d per pair. MEN'S & BOYS' CLOTHING In endless variety; well cut, make and style all that could be desired.



Blaekwood Ahdallah. fIIHIS well known sire will travel the -*- Ashburton District during the coming season. His progeny hold the most records on the New Zealand Trotting Tracks. TERMS—Ifour Guineas, season. Groomage, sa. Black Cave A BEAUTIFUL BAY, rising four -*•*• years, by Blackwood Abdallah, imp., out of Miss Cave—g.d. Wait-a-While. Both dams aie winners of several fast races. This colt stands 16 hands, is powerfully builfc, splendid temper, and la a grand mover. He will travel the Ashbur ton District. TERMS-Three Guineas, season. Grooraage, ss.



Abdallah Shales 117ILL stand at the Owner's Farm, * v Lyndhurst, and travel the Methven District. He is a dark brown colt, rising four years, by Blackwood Abdallah, imp., out of Twentyman—by the imported horse Shales. He stands 16 hands, has a perfect temper, and is a very fast mover. TERMS—Three guineas, season. Groomage, ss. Full particulars, and good paddocklng, oan be had on application to ; MA2£ FRIEBLANDJER, or , 10 23 The Grooms fo Chwge;



Suits made to measure from 45s BOOT DEPARTMENT. The largest stock to select from in Canterbury, in English and Colonial Standard Boots; also Zealandia, in ■^very style and fit. Ladies' and Gents Canvas Shoes in all sizes and colors. All sold at the Lowest Cash Prices. Immense w\Y^ I Linoleums I Wholesale Carpets i^j* I and \ \ Prices. !



I Business .Notices PAPERHANGINGS ni| t B */v « B | |Hl|l|| OUR LATEST SHIPMENT of 1895-96 WALL PAPERS have just come to hand, and for Quality, Design, and Cheapness, have never been approached in Ashburton. A Splendid Assortment to choose from, there being upwards of 227 different patterns. The Papers are direct from the famous manufactory of Messrs Oablyle & Glegg, London, J. WILSOJS T, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, AND SIGN-WRITER, Corner of Arcade, Ashburton. 10 V?1 £12^0 T° LEND in One or More Sumß» at lio*«* Oarrent rates, on First-clasa Freehold security. F, FBRRIMAN. mHE undersigned is a Cash Buyer of Dry Bones, in large or small quantities' delivered at the Bone Mill, Wakanoi Road. F. FBRRIMAN,



■pOR SALE—A very Desirable Residence of eight rooms and Stables, to gether with half-acre of First-class landj on S.E. Belt. Small cash deposit, balance at low rate of interest. F. FERRIMAN FOR SALE. TOWN SECTIONS— 30 Acres First-elasa land, well watered, close to Dairy Factory 8 Acres Land and Small House. F. FERRIMAN.



PDBLIC KOTIOE, riIRFSPASSERS on the land of the undersigned (fronting on Jones s ' Road) will be prosecuted, without respect of persons. F. FERRIMAN MALCOLM MILLAR. Ashburton, September 20, 1895, SHEARMAN BROS,, GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. WE HAVE just received from the well-known firm o£ Maconochie Bros./ London, a consignment of ENGLISH MARMALADE, in lib Glass Jars HERRINGS in Tomato Sauce. Fresh Silvoceas KIPPERED HERRINGS, Etc. All the above being this season's goods, are perfectly fresh, therefore we can, with confidence, strongly recommend them to our f customers »g splendid table delicacies. We have also just opened a choice assortment of refreshing Summer Drinks, including Paramatta Lime Juice, Ship's Lime Juice, Lime Juice Cordial, Lemon Syrup, Raspberry Vinegar, Etc. SHEEP SHEARS. SHREP SHEARS. We have in Stock the famous B.BA. Sheep Shears ; also a nice lot of Turkey Oilstones. Sole Agent for the Tiger Blended Teas, in Jib and lib packets. slb and 101b tins. Goods delivered daily Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. CHEAPEST HOUSE in Aahburtou for GROCERIES, CROCKERY & HARDWARE SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. * * xiatti;v> a**, SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE.



LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND , SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. | Sole a sent for Ashbarton District, j C C A L E K, i JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. IAZA.RUS Patented System ensures .J comfort and correct sighi. Don't spoil your eyes by using badly fitting Spectacles. 6 9 j Flowers. Flowers* ALL lovers of Flowers are reminded that my Annuals, etc., from my ! first prize strains, will be ready for sending j out first week in November, viz :—Asters, Annual Chrysanthemums, Gaillardias, Lobelia, Marigolds, Phlox Druminondii, Petunia?, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias. Also, Geraniums, Dahlias, Chrysanthe mums, Tomato Plants, etc. N.B.—All orders by post or otherwise will receive my prompt attention. JAMES~~POBTER J Nurseryman and Seedsman, CLIFTON NURSERY, 10 107 Allenton, Ashburton. Wool, Wool, Wool T A.M PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASHADYANCES WITHOUT COMMISSION, on WOOL placed in my hands for Sale or for Shipment to England. SHEARING REQUISITES Of the Best Quality Supplied a,fc CHEAPEST MARKET RATES. D. THOM&A& 10 AjshburtQis.



MODEL YACHT CLUB | ENTRIES for Messrs Bkown and M-u McDonald's Trophy will be ex tended to SATURDAY, November 9 11 12 DON'T RUN SHORT of Winter Feed. Carson and Co. are selling the Best of Mangel, Carrot, and Turnip Seeds at Low Prices. IF YOU WANT First-class Dairy Produce goto Carson and Go's They are larg« buyers and can offer the best assortment. IF YOU WANT the best value in Tea try Carson and Co. They have juat got in a fresh stock of Indian, China, and Ceylon at the REDUCED DUTY, and will give their Customers the benefit. IF YOU LIKE nice Sconea try the 'Bnow Baking Powder 1 (regiatered); manufactured by Carson and Co. It is the purest and best, and is packed in handy Glass Jars. IF YOU REQUIRE Vegetable or Flower Seeds, cither Nimmo >»nd Blair's ior Arthur Yates, go to *'arson and Co They keep the B hi Sel> c^io i>» I IF YOU WANT Garden or Farm Tools Jof any description, Dairy Requisites. i American Churns, Floating Dairy Ther mometers, Barrel Churns, Milk Pans, Scales and Weights, Spades, Digging Forks, Hoes, Rakes, Garden Lines, Plough Rein, Seaming Twine, Sheep Shears, Turkey Stones, Boiled and Ran I Oil, Lamp Black, Blue and Red Raddle* Turpentine, Wire Nails, Fencing Staples. Wire Netting from £ to 2-ineh mesh, eall at Carson and Co.'s where yon will get verything up to date both in price and quality, Carsom amu Co., I Grocers andi Ironmongers. IMPORTERS OF GLASS, CHIKA* AND EARTHENWARE, Fragrant and Comforting*—Nm Vcnm