COMMERCIAL.

LONDON MARKETS. London, October 4 At Friday's wool pales prices wer< generally 5 to 7J> per cent below the July sales. Heavy catalogues of shabby inferioi sorts have weakened values all round excepi for bright crossbreda and good bulky scoured merinos. Up to date 128.000 bales hare been catalogued, of which 114,200 were sold. At yesterday's sale 3 the bidding was quieter and prices were irregular. The chief buyers were English. "Elderslie" brought 6£d ; " Owhaoko," scoured, 13§d. Sheepskins gave fair competition ; good croasbreds showed a farthing advance m I merinos, and lower grade crossbreds a I fat thing decline.

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Home and Foreign.

(per press association ) THE DYNAMITERS. London, October 4. Kearney and Hams, dynamiters, have been conducted to the French frontiers It is reported chat Tynan has been re leased and sailed for America. CZAR AND CZARINA. v The Czar and Ozarina have left Bal moral. They distributed presents freely before their departure. THE PORTE'S CONCESSIONS. Constantinople, October 4. The Porte promises to allow the elec tion of a new patriarch and to proclaim an amnesty and grant reforms m Asia if the Armenians cease committing out rages. The rebel societies declare their patience is exhausted. AUTQOAtt RACE. Paris, October 4. An autocar race has taken place from Paris to Marseilles and back, the distance being 1051 nrles. The winner took seventy two hours upon the journey. THE FRENCH IN SI AM. The French have arrested two Siamese postmen on the right bank of the Mekong. FETES AT PARIS, The feted at Paris m honor of the Czar will cost £8,000,000. RINDERPEST. Pretoria, October 4. Rinderpest has made its appearance at Vryburg, and several herda have been destroyed. TURKISH FORCE DESTROYED. Athens, October 4. The Macedonian Chief, Grant Groutas, destroyed a Turkish detach ment, numbering fifty, at Gi evena.

Australian.

LABOR. Fydney, October 5. A meeting of whaif laborers initi ated the resuscitation of the Labor Unions moveimnt with a view to approaching the employ era, and unitedly demanding to be allowed to participate m the returning prosperity of trade m the colony. FATAL MINING ACCIDENT. Melbourne, October 5 Ashton's reef mine at Ballan was flooded, and two miners, Mulroney and Hogden, were drowned. THE AUSTRALIAN SQUADRON. I Adelaide, October 5 Admiral Bridge, m the course of sn interview, said the Orlando would complete her commission at the end of 1897 and probably be replaced by a ship carrying a new armament. Five of the ships and one of the survey vessels on the Australian station would be reoommissioned during the first half of next year most probably. Relief crews for these ships would be sent out m more than one cruiser. He believed there were some new ships coming to the station, but if it were contemplated to replace the Riogarooma class by other cruisers ho should, regret it, for no class of cruiser m the British Navy had proved more satisfactory than the Ringarooma.

Interprovincial News.

Timaru, October 5. Mr D. Sutherland, chairman of the Waitaki County Council, is a candidate for Waitaki. He spoke at Fairlie on Saturday aa an Oppositionist on the ground of finance, and m defence of the present county system. He is against prohibition, but favors Catholio grants and religious teaching m State Bohools. ( Dunedin, October 5. 1 Mrs Margaret Templeton, aged fifty-five yean, died Buddenly this morning, it is sup posed from heart disease. John Blyth, seventy-one years old, a settler at Owake, was found dead m his lodgings m Dunedin I yesterday. He suffered from heart disease.

SPORTING.

HAWKE'S BAY SPRING MEETING. Nameb, Octobers. Following are results : — October Handicap, of 100 soys ; one mile and a distance. — Lotion, Bst 12lb, 1 ; The Shrew, Bst 10ib, 2 ; Moon raker 3. Dividend —£25 11s. Fibst Hurdles, of 75 soys; 1| mile. — Prince Charlie, 9sb 71b, 1 ; Tenby 2 Ta'ly-ho 3. Dividend— £6 17a. Hawkb's Bay Guineas, of 300 soys ; one mile. — Day Star, 8.10, 1; Uniform, 8.10, 2 ; Dauntless, 8 10, 3. Won easily. Divi dend—£2 4s. Maiden Plate. —Daredevil 1, Belligerent 2, Karoomba 3. Dividend— £2 16s.

Athletic Notes.

OLYMPIAN STABLES

The following members of the above Btablea have commenced active training on

the Domain oval, with the view of getting into form to represent Aebburton at the 1 coming athletic meeting m Christchurch m \ November next. A considerable amount of I good solid work is being got through, and j several of the members already show good | form, both m regard to style and pace. j Speaking of the m.erits of each, the under -1 staged is a brief summary of what is being \ done; — . A E. Mateon — A sturdy runner, appears to I have good stamina, and should, I fancy, | show up well m the long distance events. \t notice, however, he is rather prone to 'overdo his training work of an evening. J Wpuld. suggest ho limit his runs to say half 1-mile for at least two weeks yet. He may Uien increase the distance }f he thinks proper. "R. Shearman has the making of a good all-round athlete. He is well adapted for sprinting work, being well set, and well proportioned. Ido not, however, thick he wul make a •cratch man, He is doing good e»iy work, and no£ extending himself— the hitlf-niile being about the limit. He is rather inclined to run on the flat of his foot instead of off the ball, } would suggest more toe work, with the view of strengthening his Iffvtendons. He should show up well m tajihort distance events. >7. Thiele— Another sterling runner ; not quiUi as thick set as the previous runner, but should do well both m short and long distances, beinjffmysioally built to suit both. He hia a good stride and works well, from his tobs. He has been doing half-mile work at steady pace, and should make a good man at the quarter-mile distance. F, Henry — Fairly good at short sprints, but ipmehow seems to drop away ajEter going a short distance. " J would suggest a little dub exercise with the view of improv ing his 1 wind, which seems to trouble him. He ia Aping good work generally, — walking, -.i^-jnJjMium pacing at intervals. He may shanp well, say m the 100 or 120 yard »pr|t. I believe, however, he is troubled wiWj( strained foot. Ihner — Baigent — The former is a new S winner, and with tome coaching, Bhould istigu : Bh himself. He has extra good reao., appears well m Wind, and v is suited pbthior long and short distances. I would, howler, fancy him more suitable for the fc long? diet ac ca — rather gaity tft sprinting. He bj a considerable amount ? . . surpluß to comepffyet, and I would suggest plenty goodvolid work, and plenty off sweating con tinually forafortnightatleas^Thelatter has notddie much training so far— more suitable, I ahoulisay, for half-mile anc one mile flat. He htuno surplus to come off, and like the formcihas ajgood lengthy stride. I would ? u gge4 he keep at quarter and half-mile Workifcernately. ' Tuier — (the AshbUrton Creamer). Good BtyleiWod stride, and well regulated step ; rathecinclined to lift when increasing his pace. 1 Doing good work ; going two miles each eroding. Would benefit considerably by' sonje Msidtance from h'? ' ma^eti m the (natter of pacing. Bfiould bg hard" tp beat pit hip Articular distance. I am led to understand that m addition to the above several other members will, m the space of k day or so, put m an appearance, {J?he Stable |a to be fibrrimended on the spirit and enthufiasm displayed. The season has just opened: and 1 hope to predict before long some winners out of the above, j HAIiF-MILE.

I'M? ASBBURTON frUARDIAN : MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1896.



I Business Notices -H^^H FECULINA. EECXJLINaM THK -PBKFKOIIuN OF CARK FLOUR. l^H sc) per Packet. 5d per Packet. ''^|^H 4s 6d per Dozen. 4s 6d per dozen. "^l^l FLETCHER BROS. W HAVING received a large consignncient of the celebrated Feculina or Oa^H Flour, we are enabled to sell it Cheaper than any other store m Ajj^H FBOULINA stands unrivalled as the perfection of prepared Flour f^B producing pure and delicious Oakes, with the minimum of time, trouble, j|^H expense. I^l FEOULINA may be had m the following kinds :— ij^l Ground Rice Oheese Cakes Madeira Oakes llj^l Sultana Oakes Sponge Ginger Bread -^^1 Raspberry Buns Currant Oakes ili^H Sponge Oakes Rice Cakes ""^^B Raspberry Sandwiches Seed Oakes ' ll^l Oocoanut Cakes ~ Snow Cakes COLOUEED STARCH, STARCHr^B For imparting to Curtains, Laces, Blouses, etc., the necessary Color reqafl^H to preserve the original appearance. To be had m the following colorsjjj^H Pink, Blue, Green, and Heliotrope- Ladies make your homes look nice 9H comfortable by using this famous Starch. SPRING BLOSSOM TEA. ■;..■ We are Sole Agents m Aehburton for this splendid Tea, and can thorougbl^B recommend it. We can supply it m £lb and lib and 51b and 101 b Tins. JH REDUCTION. ~ REDUCTION. fl We have reduced the price of the best brand of Keroaene, and also of Timanfl Oatmeal. Enquire our price before buying elsewhere. - -- '— -JH CROCKERY, CROCKERY. ■ A large shipment of Crockery of every description has just come to b^ndfl and having bought m the best Howe and Continental markets for Prompt Casn|H we are enabled to sell Cheaper than any other house" m the trade. I^l SEED POTATOES. """<■ ' This is the Cheapest house m Town for Seed Potatoes. Early Rose — 161blfl for Is ; Queen of Valley — 16lbs for Is ; Bruce-s-161ba for Is ; Myatt's Ashlea^f — 241bs for Is ; Otago Oup Eyes — 20iba for Is ; Beauty of Hebror — 141ba Is ; Bath Kidney — 241bs for Is, 6s per sack. Lapstpne Kidneys — 24lbs for I^| ,6s 6d per sack ; prime Derwents— 6s per sock, delivered anywhere within tbjfl TUBNIP SEEDS. TURNIP SEEDS. M Our Turnip Seeds are grown from specially selected roots, and are'alwavl carefully tested m growth before being sent out, and none are supplied but whi^H are really strong and robust. . Carter's Elephant Swede, "Devonshire Greystone, Improved Skirving |H Swede, Mammoth Purple Top, Aberdeen Green Top Yellow, l|H Aberdeen Purple Top Yellow, Fosterton U Hybrid Yellow, etc., etc. Also m Stock — The best strains of Mangel, Clover, and Carrot Seeds. ;|fl SPECIAL PRlZES.— Ashburton Horticultural Show, 1897. ■■'M WE, as Agents for Nimino and Blair, Peed Merchants, are authorised tb|fl offep-two Special Prizes of Seeds to the value of 10s 6d — one for the bestj| Collection of Vegetables, and the other for the best Collection of Flowers, growixM from Messrs Nimuao and Blair's Seed-", purchased during the present season. ••■ FLETCHER^ BROS., J CASH SUPPLY STORES. 4 ■W. H. COLLINS -&. C0., 1 PAINTERS, PAPEEHANGEES, ANIS HOUSE - DECOBATORS. M pVERY DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL REQUIRED KEPT IN STQCpd -*- Just Landing — News Papers, New Designs, Choice and A rtistio Dadoes,! Borders and Friezes. Now is your opportunity to Renovate your homes. j apply ao- _^^ W. H. COLLINS & CO.. IMPOBTBRS , v ALL CLAIMS AGAINST MITCHELL & TURNER,! TO S£PTEMB£B 23, 1896, TO BE SENT IN AT ONCE. MITCHELL & TURNER. -■ . i .■■ ' great boom m boots. ~ McDonald & mcdiarmid TTAVE RECEIVED A.DVIOE OF LARGE SHIPMENTS OF HEW GUODS Landing ex Mamaiu and lonic, Specially ordered for the Ashburton trade. These Goods will be oponod up m a few weeks, and m order to Reduce Stock %Td make room for New Goods, we will hold a GENUINE 0 LEASING SALE. • THE STOCK MUST BE REDUCED. No consideration of profit will be allowed to interfere with this object. For Bargains See Our Windows and Door. EXAMINE OUR GOODS* COMPARE OUR PRICES, And you will be bound to admit that we offer the very best value fn BOOTS and SHOES m Ashburton. Sale Commencing— SATUßDAY, 29th inst. ————— / THE CASH BQOT SHOP, EASTSTBEET, J. ISICHO&4S, Manager .



Business Notices Q.UEAT SPEC AL P .TJ--B CHA SJL BALE JAMES ISELLOR HAS MADE AN EXTRAORDINARY PURCHASE OP 2000 PAIRS OF MEN'S, WOMEN'S, AND CHILDREN'S LINES AT A GREAT DISCOUNT, And is determined to give the Public a share of the benefit derived by him m this Purchase. HERE ARE SOME QUOTATIONS :— 50 Men's Canvas Shoes 5s 9d, usual 6s 9d . 30 Ladies' Button Shoes, large size 7s, 20 Men's Shooters 8a 9d, usual 9a 6d ÜBual 10s 6d 70 Ladies' Canvas 4s 6d, usual 5s 6d 90 Men's and Women's Albert Slippers 100 Men's Cookhams 20s, usual 30s 4s 9d, usual 6s 6d 60 Youths' Shooterß 6s lid, usual 8s 9d 50 Gents' Shoes 5s 6d, usual 6s 9d 50 Men's Balmorals 14s to 19a, usual 20a 20 Ladies' Leather Slipperß 2a lid, usual to 30s 3a 6d 160 Ladies' Glace Kid Boots 12a 6d, ÜBual 60 Men's Best Gum Boots 258, usual 30a 16s 6d 100 Ladies' and Men's, damaged (half 20 Men's Shoes 7a, usual 8s 9d price) 20 Youths' Best Shooters 10a, usual 12s 9d 30 at any price The whole of this Special Purchase has been mrrked at very low prices, and will be offered for TWENTY-ONE DAYS. This is an opportunity that seldom occurs, and fathers, mothers, and all who have to provide Boots, can make their purchases on splendid tern™. SALE COMMENCES ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, AT 10 O'CLOCK. ________ REMEMBER FOR TWENTY-ONE DAYS, AND NO LONGER, ! THE SPECIAL PURCHASE SALE WILL RUN. ALWAYS TO THE FORE. JAMES MELLOR, ASHBURTON. ■■ FECULINA. FECULINA. | mHE T3ERFECTION _T\F f^\ AXE T7l LOURS, JL HE IT ERFECTION VJf V_yAKE JO LOURS, \ Finding that this Valuable preparation s Selling Freely, we have just landed another consignment which we have bought at a great discount for Cash, therefore enabling us to Sell it at — a p. per packet aj\ 4fc D PER PACKET. , 4fc-L> TEA. TEA. TEA. We have an excellent line of ORANGE PAKOE CEYLON TEA, imported direct from the gardens, which we have packed m £lb and lib packets, 51b and 101 b tins, and i-chests and 561bs. NIMMO & BLAIR'S CELEBRATED GARDEN SEEDS ALWAYS IN STOCK. Goods Delivered Daily. Orders by Post Despatched with Punctuality. , Best House m Aehburton for Groceries, Crockery, and Hardware. SHEARMAN BROS., "MARKET HOUSE." / Telephone No. 53 Always "up-to-date." WE HAVE JUST IMPORTED DIRECT, per s.s. "Hainan, A LARGE SHIPMENT OF NEW VICUNAS, SERGES, AND FANCY WORSTED SUIT! Also-A CHOICE LOT OF SCOTCH, IRISH, & WEST OF ENGLAND TWEEDS, m the Newest Patterns and Beat Qualities. _,-■ In order to meet the Demands of our Large and Increasing Business, we are showing this Season probably THE LARGEST STOCK OF NEW TAILORING GOODS Ever exhibited m Ashburton, representing the Latest production of all the New ' Zealand Wooilen Mills. SW CUSTOMERS reauiring New Suits " before the Show " will greatly oblige, and find it to their own advantage, to favor us with their Orders early, before the "Rush." CRAIGHEAD~& 7 BERRYMAN, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, Ashburton. AGENTS FOR— Abmiger's Christchurch Steam Dye Worksi Ladies' Dresses, etc., Dyed like New, and pressed ready for wear. Amusements. I 7. Bullock. ODDFELLOWS' TT ALL. TO LET, Aahburton. XX TOWELLING of five Rooms and Scullery, V ) with Bay Window and Verandah, Under the auspices of the Liberty League well situated m Cameron street, west. T. BULLOCK. WEDNESDAY EVENING, money to lend OCTOBER 7, 1896. C\^ approved Freehold Securities m sums V_/ to euit Borrowers at lowest current _, _ rates of interest. TI/TRJ. D. SIEVEFRIGHT T. BULLOCK.. 11 WILL DELIVER SUBURBAN LANdT" t —» Ti d ACRES, corner of Racecourse and A LECTURE \j Middle Roads, Allenton, with small Stable thereon. Offers are invited for this ON property. Very liberal terms, of payment. THE FALLACIES OF PROHIBITION. T. BULLOCK. •-— ' HAMPSTEAD. Doora open at 7.30. Lecture at 8 p.m. — — y . . , SCHOOLMASTER'S House together with Admission free. j^ 3 a u o t me nts, numbered 71, 72, and 73, All cordially invited. well situated m Cambridge Street. His Worahip the Mayor will preside. Not haying djapoaed of this by auction, v J 10 10 offers are umtea for the purchase of it. , " V- T. BULLOCK. A PPLICATIONS are invited to be sent nrqwiT^nMi? J\_ mon FRIDAY, October 9, for two WHUAIaiUJHi.. Fir U e n ßrTgadL Men * "* " lUrnC ° CkS *° *" LONGBEACHJ)rSTRIOT, Particulars as to duties, etc., may be TO STOREKEEPERS & OTHERS. obtained from any officer of the Brigade. FOR SALE— 10 50 ; A. A. FOOKS. ~j / ACRES, on which is erected a ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, */ 2 a Store with Dwelling House ABhburton. attached, Bakery, and other buildings. The owner, Mr W. E. Bond, having Tuesday— Lecture on the * Art of Teach- removed to Flemington, this property ing. J — 7.30 p.m. s for Sale on easy term? of payment. Wednesday— Brotherhood of St Andrew. For fall particulars, apply to — -7.30 p.m. , T. BULLOCK. Thursday— G.F.S.— 7 p.m. ' Friday — Short Service,' 7.30 p.m.; Choir T7IOR SALE. — Town Section No. 333 and practice, 8 p.m. JO Cottage, well situated m Moore Street. SUNDAY SERVICES. Price— £l3s. Easy terms. B.3o— Holy Communion ' T. BULLOCK. 11.0 — Morning Prayer - 2.3o— Children's Service r PO LET, at a low rental, SHOP and 3.30— H01y Baptism •*- DWELLING, East street south. 3 p.m.— (Dromore) Mr W. Bowman Fox T. BULLOCK. 6.3o— Evening Prayer • REV. A. S. FOX. QS (\D PER WEEK. Rental re- '- • ■ *-* quired for Cottage at Tinwald. NEW AUOTIONEEE. A PP iy t. RTTrTnpTr — — Agent. WE BEG TO NOTIFY THAT WE g HAVE ENGAGED Tenders. MR J. R. BLAND, ~ TENDERS. AS AUCTIONEER, ~~~ TTTANTED, TENDERS FOR PLOUGH And that all Business entrusted to him on yy xjjg 100 Acres Turnip Land, and our account will have careful attention. 100 acres Grass Land for Turnips. Furrow slice 4x 12 and 5 x 12. To be finished by "*" November 10. ! HANMER AND GRAVES. _ . , _.-.,,„___ n , 1Q ig Tenders closo TUESDAY NEXT, October TYPE-WJtiITINGr OFFICE, george vv. leadley, ARCADE CHAMBERS. 9 235 Wakanui, \IT ISS GRAHAM inTTANTBD Known^That J. Moison iy|_ will be glad to receive orders for * V wil^ give a good Discount for Cash OuPYING DOCUMENTS, either Legal for six weeks, being over-stocked and to or General : also, M.S.S, of every des- make room for Summer Boots and Shoes, criutiou which will be m next week. Nothing but All orders strictly private. Terms, &c, choicest and best quality kept. Repairs „ n n^;^n,m Ti«<Z™«A m Roll Stamnß as usual done at once at the Premier Boot ofl^pplwatlon. Licensed to. Sell Stwpe T(mn Aabbwrtoqf



Friedlaridev Bros., Limited. ■ : . WE HAVE FOR PRIVATE SALE \ COMPLETE THRESHING PLANT. Consisting of EIGHT HORSE-POWER TRACTION ENGINE COMBINE, ELEVATORS, ■* WATER CART, Etc., ! AH in First Class Order. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. "W" E HAVE FOR SALE GOOD SEED AND EATING POTATOES. i _ i FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. { "TT^E ARE LANDING AND BOOKING ORDERS FOR Anglo-Continental Superphosphate PURE BONE DUST, AT LOWEST MARKET RATES. We are also prepared to supply ISLINGTON & BELFAST MANURES, AT FACTORY PRICES. a FRIEDLANDER BROS,, LIMITED. e SEEDS FOB SPBING SOWING. \7I7E HAVE taken particular care in Dressing our this season's GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS, AND offer, at LOWEST MARKET RATES. English Ryegrass. Italian Ryegrass,. Cocksfoot, Colonial Grown Red Clover and Cowgrass, White Clover, Alsike, Timothy, etc^y etc. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, U ■•«■■■•«■*•«•*_■!! Hanmer and Graves. SUPERPHOSPHATE. WE HAVE NOW IN STORE, our first shipment of this year's Im- portation of .the well-known ANGLO-OONTINENTAL SUPERPHOSPHATE, and are now prepared to book orders. I Prices on application. HANMER & GRAVES. XTTE HAVE BEEN APPOINTED AGENTS FOR B; HORNSBY AND SONS, < LIMITED. And will always keep in stock A FULL COMPLETEMENT OF EXTRAS FOR THEIR REAPERS AND BINDERS— AS ALSO THE MACHINES THEMSELVES. Pri'ces on appplication. SUTTON AND fcO¥S, SEEDSMEN, READING. WE ARE THE APPOINTED AGENTS FOR THE ASHBURTON COUNTY. WE HAVE STOCKS OF RYEGRASS, COCKSFOOT, TREFOIL, WHITE CLOVER, COLONIAL CLOVER, RAPE, TURNIPS, MANGEL WURTZEL, SWEDES, TIMOTHY, FESCUE, , ALSIKE. All New and Fresh Seeds this season. I Hanmer & Graves, WEST STREET. rTTE HAVE FOR SALE Prussian Blue & Grey Peas for Seed. Hound Seed Deiwent Potatoesgrown in Oamaru from imported Tas- manian Seed. Black Tartar Oats, machine-dressed. Seed Tartars from the Waimate Eetate. Seed Sparrow Bills from Southland a grand change. . Seed Canadian Oats "~ Danish Oats. Tuscan Seed Wheat. Prime Clover Hay. Prime Eating Potatoes from Oamaru, and locally grown. Good Pig Feed. HANMER & GRAVES' WE have £22,500 for investment on Freehold Seourity. HANMER & GRAVES, NOTICE. THE Person who borrowed two Forks, four and five prongs, kindly return' ' tbe same to save further trouble.



Business Kotices. j JOHN ORR cfe CO , ASHBURTON. m tJREENHEART, ASH, HICKORY, CANE, Eto. SILK & SOLESKIN MINNOWS, TRANSPARENT EOLESKIN MINNOWS, "GEEN'S" PATENT MINNOWS. ARCHER SPINNERS,? DEVONS, LIVE BAIT TACKLE, CASTS, TRACES, WADERS, GAFFS & GAFF HOOKS, WINCHES, LANDING NETS," BAIT BOXES, FLY BOOKS, SILKWORM GUT, Etc., Etc. We are quoting Specially Low Prices for BOYS' RODS & OUTFITS. JOHN ORR <&; co- T ICENSES may now be obtained from us H. ZANDER. I HAVE ON HAND MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OF FINE ST TURNIP' SEEDS, INCLUDING Imperial Green Globe, Fosterton, Hybrid, White Stone, Stubble, Green and Purple Top Aber- deen,' Mammoth, Swede, Devonshire Grey and Yellow Tankard. MANGOLD "AND OABROT SEED. Special Kinds, Machine Gleaned. RAPE SEED, RAPE SEED. FERTILISERS IN STOCK. «Anglo Gontinental Guano and Islington Manures. Sheep Shears, SHEEP SHEARS, all brands. Also the COMBINATION T U*S SHEFFIELD. TURKEY & WASHITA OIL STONES. SHEEP BRANDING OILS. Blue, Red, and Black, IN ONE AND FIVE- GALLON DRUMS. Ground and Lump Raddle. Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. WOOL I?ACKS. Wool Packs, full size and full weight. GARDEN TOOLS IN GREAT VARIETY GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT OF BEST BRANDS. I HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE— Crushed Oats, Oaten l3hea£ Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, & Ohickwheat. Henry Zander, AUCTIONEER AND GENERAL MERCHANT. AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society a



TO OJRAVEL ASHBURTON and Sur- rounding District, THE TROTTING STALLION, AMERICAN, By Emmerson, out of Young Tiny, Emmer- Bon, by Berlin (imported) ; Young Tiny, by Spot, oub of Tiny, bred by Sir E. Stafford, Nelson ; Spot, by Calidon (imported), out of Gentle Annie (imported). AMERICAN is very fast, and is the winner of two races ; he alao took two firsts bwo seconds and one highly-commended m the show ring. For terms and further information, Apply to- T. HOOFER, Leesse ; Or, D. THOMAS, LO 28 Ashburton. NOTICE. ~ ANY Person found Trespassing, Setting Fire,- or Damaging Property, known is the "Riverbank Gardens," will be Prosecuted. HENRY HOOPER, L 032 Al'.enton. A SHBURTON AGRICULTURAL ~& J\. PASTORAL ASSOCIATION'S SHOW OP LIVE STOCK, PRODUCE, [MPLEMENTS, MACHINERY, ETC, Will be held on the ASHBURTON SHOW GROUNDS, OK WIDAY, OCTOBER 30. LIBERAL PRIZE SCHEDULE, Together with Numerous SPECIAL PRIZES, again offered for Competition. ENTRIES (which will Not be considered ! valid unless accompanied by Entrance , Feea) must be m the hands of the Secretary Not Later than . ! i 6 p.m. ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23. W. SIMPSON, 10 17 Secretary, PEOHIBITION! MONSTER PROCESSION. MASS MEETING IN DOMATN. AREAT mEA VJ RE A T lEA ANP lUB LI C JML EET IN G ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8. L. M, ISITT~& W. READY TO GIVE ADDRESSES. PROCESSION to start from Ashburton bridge at 2 p.m, prompt, led by Salvation Army Band. MASS MEETING upon arrivl ab the Domain. TEA at 5.30 p.m. CONVENTION m TEMPLAR HALL at 4 p.m. PUBLIC IN ODDFELLOWS' HALL, Ac 8 o'clock. The Mayor m the chair, Good Templars, Temperanpe Societies, Bo,nds of Hope, W.C.T.U., Sunday Schools, a,n.d prohibitionists generally, invited tc take part m the procession. Tickets for Tea, Is 6d. Special arrangements for families. —DON'T FORGET- THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8. 10 27 D. Thomas. CLEARING SAL If. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT, THUHSBA^ OCTOBER J5, 1896. MR DAVID THOMAS has reoeived instructions from Mrs W. C. Davis, who being successful m drawing one ol the Highbank blocks, has decided to Sell by Public Auction, HER RESIDENCE AND HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Consisting of TEN ROOMED HOUSE, with TWO ACRES of LAND, well situated. COWS, HAY, FURNI- TURE, and a lot of Sundries. Sale— l.3o. DAVID THOMAS, 10 20 Auctioneer,



The proprietor of the Fiemington Dairy Factory informs us that they are prepared to take milk there from to morrow, October $, ApadvirUaeraen't will appear later,