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IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. London, Jane 17 Hon. A. J. Balfour stated m the Bouse of Ootnmons that before pro roguing Government hoped to pass its financial measures, measures for the encouragement of light railways, the reform of the Trish land laws, dealing with cattle disease, and the system of rating. The Voluntary Schools Bill •would be resumed m January The Opposition predict that the Voluntary Schools Bill is doomed. A BBEAKDOWN. A breakdown m the Orient's machinery delayed her arrival at Colombo for three days. After effect ing repairs she proceeded on Ler voyage. THE CZAR'S HEALTH. St Petersburg, Jane 17 The Czar is suffering from nervous shock caused by the terrible catastrophe at the peasant's fete during his corona tion ceremony. ' RECIPROCITY. Rome. Jane 17 Italy and France are negotiating for a commercial treaty, and it is believed that the Marquis Kudini is willing to sacrifice British interest m Egypt to purchase the friendship of France, if a majority of the Chamber supports him. AMERICAN POLITICS. Washington, Jane 17 Mr McKinley desires that the tariff and not the currency should be the chief plaak m the Republican platform. A tremendous struggle is going on between the gold and silver advocates to capture tho convention. In the event of defeat it is expected that the silver partisans will secede, and initiate a campaign on their own account. PEOTEOTION IN THE UNITED STATES. Eastern influence has forced the Middle and Western States to accept the plank preserving the existing gold standard until an international agree ment for free Bilver coinage is arrived at. Mr Jfairbank, temporary Chair man of the Convention, with Major McKinley 's approval, insisted on the restoration of a protective tariff to maintain the highest standard of value. CHOLERA. Cairo, June 17 Five hundred cases of cholera were reported during the past week in ' Cairo. SOUVENIR FROM THE KAISER Berlin, June 17 The Emperor has forwarded to the First (Royal) Dragoons of Great Britain a 'gold laurel wreath m memory of the battle of Waterloo. BANK TRAGEDY. New Yoke, June 16 A dastardly outrage was committed m WycofFs Bank, New Amsterdam, m this city. A robber entered the Bank and demanded & large sum of money, which he had deposited m WycofFs private room. As the request was not complied with, the would-be thief drew a revolver and shot Wycoff dead, and subsequently shot himself dead. BURYING THE HATCHET. Pretoria, June 17 Speaking at a banquet, given to com memorate the release of the reformers, Mr Barnato said a railway convention and a customs union would cement the whole of the South African States. Messrs Hammond and Farrar ad mitted this and declared that it was better tbafc the hatchat should be buried, and all work for the good of South Africa.

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THE MOUNT RENNIE AFFAIR. Sydney, June 17 The Premier informed the Assembly that the Government intended to review the cases of the Mount Bennie prisoners at an early date. RETRENCHMENT. The Public Service Board has effected » saving m the Justice Department, camputed at £40,000 per year. THE KIRBY CASE. Kirby and Bassett are passengers by the "Waihora, which sailed to-day for Auckland. QUEENSLAND PARLIAMENT. Brisbane, June 17 The forecast of the Governor's speech says a Bill to enable the colony to take part m federation will be one of the first measures to be brought forward. A new Custom Duties Bill to remove existing anomalies and a Bill to facilitate the settlement of the land is" a'so promised. The predicted re vival of prosperity has been verified, and there are signs of a further marked improvement. The revenue of the present financial year shows a satis factory expansion, and a qurpltfS is anticipated.

THE SOUTH AFRICAN CRISIS.

♦ Capetown, June 17 It is reported from Buluwayo that tbe rebels maintain a very strong position at Ujf, where a number of cavea are held by some thousands of fclatabele.

Great Fire m Sydney.

Sydney, June VJ Afire this inorning destroyed two four-storey buildings occupied by Jacobs and Co., clothing manufacturers (not Wallace and 00. as first cabled), and Edwards, fcaa merchant. The Brigade worked splendidly, and pre vented a great conflagration. As it is, 100 bands are thrown out o! employ ment. The block m which the fire took place was insured for £10,000, of which the New Zealand Office has a Kite of £2900. Edward's stock was {nsHired for £1500 and Jac6b!s for J53900, both m the New Zealand Ofl^ce. -* Th,e origin of the outbreak is un known,

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EARTHQUAKES IN JAPAN. Tokio, Jane 17 A hundred and fifty shocks of earth quakes were experienced m twenty hours m the northern provinces of the principal island of Japan, followed by a tidal wavp. Several towns and villages were destroyed, and the loss of life was enormous, over a thousand people having been killed. SERVIA. Belgrade, .lune 15 Servia has called upon the Porte officially to recognise itb independence, as has been done for Bulgaria and Greece. ASKED TO RESIGN. London, Jane 17 The London County Council has galled upoa Lieutenant Simonds, Qaief of the Fire Brigade, to resign on the ground of bis ir discreet and partial action m connection with his patent hose appliance. IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT. The Unionist Press condemn the decision to postpone the Voluntary Schools Bill to January. The declin ing majorities m committee are considered to indicate much discontent m the Government ranks. DR. JAMESON'3 RAID. Lord Hopetoun, m an interview, said hia recent visit to Berlin had dispelled the last remnants of bitter* ness arising over Dr Jameson's raid.

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RETRENCHED. Sydney. June 18 Over sixty officers have retired from the Justice department under the Public Service Board's scheme. Mr Fraser, and several other prominent officers' are among the number. A CHINAMAN MURDERED. During a row m a Chinese gambling den m Goul bourn street, a Chinaman was stabbed to death.

The Age Libel Case.

Melbourne, June 18 Mr Speight has decided not to pro ceed further m his appeal to the Privy Council m the appeal against the Age. ____.

SPORTING.

. «, London, Jane 17 Ascot Stakes — Nouveau Riches 1, Rush 2. * Prinoe of Wales Stakes— Shaddock I, Balsam 2, Drip 3.

COMMERCIAL.

London, June 17 Shares m the National Bank of New Zealand are quoted at 31s; Bink New Zerland four per cent guaranteed stock, 106; Loan and Mercantile four per cent prior Hen debentures, 99£.

ADDINGTON MARKET.

Christchoroh, .Tune 17 There was a good attendance at the Addington market to-day, aud entries were fairly large. Business was good, especially m sheep, all fit for export meeting with eoger competition. , Fat Cattle.— About ISO head were yarded. Steers brought from £5 to £8 153 ; heifers, £3 12s 6<l to £7 15s ; cows, £3 17s 6d to £6 12s 61. Prime beef realised from 17s to 103 per 1001 b, and inferior and cow beef from 13s to 17s. Dairy Cattle.— Ordinary sorts of dairy cows brought £3 10* to £5, and extra good ones up to £9. Fat Sheep.— Large {yarding, including 'a fair proportion of freez ng lines. The market opened firm at last week's rates for all classes and strengthened as the eale pro gressed, for Bheep fit for export prices were best. Fref/Zng wethers, 163 to 18s; fair to good do., 143 to 153 9J ; mixod sexes freezers 14s 6d to 17s ; maiden ewes for freezing, 14s to 163 ; butchers' heavy ewes, 12s to 15* ; good ewes, 10a to lls 9d ; inferior, 8s to 9s ; merino wether*, 8a 9d to 13s. Store Sheep.— The entry was a small one, and was composed of mixed sorts. Competition for all classes was keen. Most demand was shown for lamba of all descrip tions and Bound forward turnip sheep; Inquiry was also being made for breeding ewes. Lambs cold at from 8s to 9s for forward sorts, and 6a ro 7s for lighter sorts. Turnip wethers, sound on the feet, lls to 133 ; two-tooths, breeding ewes, 9j 6d. Fat Lambs— There were only a few pens of lambs m, and these met with keen competition. Freezers brought from 103 to 12s, and one extra line up to 13s. Pigs — About three hundred pigs ware yarded, and for these good market prices were realised. Baconers 30a to 40s, porkers 17a to 26s 61, stores from 9s 61 to 23*.

CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRO DUCE MARKET.

Yesterday's LytleUoii Times reports ;— There was very little doing m the grain market yesterday, holders nob yet having made up their minds to part with wheat at the prices offering. Oa,ts are still firm at quotations, and a few Bmall lines changed hands yesterday. There is a slightly better inquiry for potatoes, and these tubers are now firm, and there are considerable in quiries for export* The following are current prices : — Wheat. — Pearl (prime milling), 9s 5d to 3a 6d ; millers' mixed lines, 3a 4d to 3) s£d Tuscan, 3s 4Jd ; Hunter's, 3a 4d ; good Beconds, 2s 9d to 2s lOd. Oats.— Prime milling, 2s 31 to 2a 4d ; good seed Tartars 2s 3d ; short feed, to 2s 3d ; Dans and Danish 29 2d. Barley; — Malting, prime 3a 6d to 3s 9d (nominal) ; medium do, 3a to 33 3d ; second quality 2s 6d to 2i 9d ; feed, 2s 3d. Beans (nominal).— Well saved, 2s 4d; ticks, 2s 4d to 2s 6d. Peas. — Blue Prussians 33 6d to 4s ; others/ 3b. 1 I&oub I—Millers1 — Millers quote roller £]0, stone £9 103, sharps £4 ss, bran £3 15s. OATMEAIi£II. Oatshea? Chaff.— SjOa at h,andy country stations for prime samples. ONIQNS. — £5 10a at country stations. Potatoes. — Derwenta to 32a 6d 35a at country Btationa. Grass Seed.— Ryegrass, farmers' lots 2s 3d to 2s 9J, machine-dressed to 3s 9d, heavy weight 4s. Cocksfoot 3Jd to 3|d, town machine-dressed 4d to 4£d, extra to 4|d, Cowgrass 4d to 5Jd, white clover 4d to 7|d, Alsyke 4d to s£d. Dairy Pboduck. — Cheese 3£d to 4d, loaf 4d to 4sd. Batter— Factory 18, dairy 9d to lOd, salt Id to Bd. Bacon and hams s£d. The above prices are paid to farmers f.o.b. Lyttelton, except where otherwise stated. ' • ' - A large quantity of grain was offered at auction' by Messrs ' (guinness and LeCren at Timaru on Tuesday afternoon, but there was very little business done. A line of forty gaojU of Tuscan, rather soft, sold at 2s lid, and prices ran up to 3s to 3s 3d for good liuea paescd m. Only one line of oats, Danish, was sold at Is 9d. Offers up to 13 lid wore refused for other lines. Barley found no buyers*

An invitation pocial, oigmised by seme of tho ladips of Tinwald, was held m the Templar Hall on Wtdtmsdnvevening, and was a great suoces?. The hal, which had been most tastefully decorated for tht occasion with flowers and evergreen?, wa* comfortably filled. The fair hostesses were indefatigable intheir effurts to enter 'am their viiitore, and consequently a mosb enjoyable evening was spent by everyone. Songs were contributed by Mesdames Tippet and Williams, Miser BTewal, A. Clarke, Primmer, Oollison, A. Etewaon, Mr L. Broad, and Rev J . Black - burne. Music for dancing was provided by Messrs Anderson and L. Coirlgan. and ' Mr W. Huston made an efficient M.O. Mr Tregwetha, keeper of the Brothers lighthouse, reports on May 29;h seeing some sttange matine monsters. They were about three miles off. He ab first thought they were whales, but could not see any spouting, though there was plenty of splashing. Three of them rose fifteen j to twenty feet out of the water, remaining m that position for half a minnte. After wards a fourth appeared. There heads were snakelike. and their necks much j smaller than their heads, and they were greyish white m colour. Another mcii 3 -! ster like an enormous shark, with two fins behind its head, was a'so seen both by Mr Tregwetha and another man named Butler. -^m . ' You have ruined your constitution sufficiently by drinking inferior Tea. Recruit by drinkiog^w/y Fozie Tea ; it is pure. The 2/4 is delicioua

HAPPIEST OF ALL.

There is no time m the Iwanty-four hours when one ought to feel bo thoroughly sa'ia- j fied and content as immediately after a good, hearty meal. And all healthy persons do feel so. The body's demands have been met, and we are easy and comfortable, as though we had paid off an old dun and had money left. We are accessible, humane, and good natured. TheD.if ever, we will grant a re. quest without grumbling. •• Tme benevo lenoe," Eajß a ornaly o'id friend of mm*>, "is looited m a capable stomach recen 1> filled/ Yes, but what of theinaapabla stomachs, of Jvhioh there are so many ?— stomaohs that disappoint and plague (heir owoera, till the act of feeding, so deligtful to other*-, becomes au aot to avoid the necessity of wbioh they Are almost willing to die ? Ah, that is quite another thing. These poor souls are they who »ay, as Mies Wallace eaya m this letter of hers, " I waa no longer to be counted among those who have pleasure m eating. Far from it. As for me I was afraid to eat, I felt the need of food, of couree— the weak ness and sinking that accompanied abstin enoe — but what was Itodo 1 The moment I ate, my distress and pain commenced. No matter how light the repast was nor how oareful I was not to hurry m taking it the result was the came. The distress and gnaw ing pains followed, with discomfort m the oheei-, and a sense of choking, as if some bita of food had lodged there and were irritating me. "go objeoiionab'e and repugnant to mo was the aot of eating* that for dajs together I didn't touch a morsel of bo id food, subsisting entirely on milk and Boda water. Owing to this enforoed lack of nourishment I got extremely weak, and about as thin as I ! could be. I must noi forget to fay that this happen e 3 to me, or ra her it began to happen m July, 1886, whan I was living at Welling ton, m Shropshire. It came on, as you may say, gradually and not sudden or acute symp toms. I found myself low, languid, ani tirad. Tbeu oarue the failure of my appetite and the other thioga I have named. I took the usual mcdi ines for indigestion, but they had no good effect, after six months* experience of this kind of misery I read m a book about Mother Seigel'B Syrup as a remedy for this disease, and got a bottle from Mr Bates, the ohemist, m Wel lington. Having ueed it a few days I fe'.t great relief, and when I had consumed two bottles I was entirely well. Sines then I have heartiy ormtnendei Mother Siigel's Syrup to manyfriends.who Inve invariab'y been cured, a3 l was. You have my permission to pub li hmy letter, if you deaira to do bo (Signed) Minnie Wal'aee, Nuisa, Union Workhauao, Oldharo, February 220 d, 1895. Io a communication dated January S.b, 1895, Mi s Henrietta MoCailum, of 40, Dowud fi'ld Road, Wdlthsmstow, near London, slates that her daught.r Emma foil il: m the epriog of 1886 wi'h the- Bamn symptoms der oribed by Mies Wallace. Sbc craved food, yet, when it was placed bofora her, s'ie turned from it altuo3b with loaihlng. ' Aa t'm.3 went on,' so rang the mo'ber'a letter, " my daugh tot beoame bo wetk she could hardly walk. Nfi.her homo medioinas rjor these of tho doctors did any good Hoc euff.rioga oon tinufd for over eight years. In June, 1894, she began taking Mother Saigel's Syrup, of whioh we hid just read m a little book that was left at tho hov e. la a week Bha was bettor, and m leas than two months she was enjoying better healih than ever before. She has eince ailed nothing, and oan eat any kind of fjod. (Signed) (Mrs) Henrietta MoCaUum.' ' Happy,' Bingß Homer • were they who fell under the high walla of Troy.' Happier are they who have never fallen uodor the crush* ing weight of indigestion or dyspepsia. Happies', perhaps, of all are they who have qeen lifted up by Mother Seigef's remedy and placed where once again they oan eat, drink, and be merry. And if all theeEe could be gathered together they would make a greater host than the Greek poet ever dreamed of. Many ladies complain the Tea they Wave been usirjg has neither strength nor flavor. If they try Kozie Tea they will be satisfied The 2/4 is superb

THE AS&BUfeION GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, JtJNB 18, 18^8.



THE ASHBURTON DRUG COMPANY' LIMITED, TTAVB JUST RECEIVED, by Steamer Pakeha, A SUPPLY OF RUBBER HOT WATER BOTTLES COVEBED IN PLUSH, And anivlng late m the season will be SOLD VERY CHEAPLY. To thcae who suffer sleepless nights from cold feefc a Hot Water Botde te a necessity rather than a luxury. Also, by the same steamer, — From the Vinolia Company, CHOICE TOILET SOAFS AND PERFUMERY. From Benger and Co.,— 12 GROSS BENGER'S FOOD. 2s^TINS. From Whittaker and Grossmith, REAL MUSK WINDSOR SOAP. I Aluminium Hair Combs, "Unbreakable." Hair and Wail Brushes, navr patterns, and a very large shipment of MEDICINES. We only import High -class articles and quality considered, we have no rivals m price. — — THE ASHBURTON DJ&UG CO., Limited, 687 J. M. CAMBRIDGE Manager Elston and Leggott, PAINTERS, PAPFRHANGERS, GLAZIER?, Etc. /V LL WORK GUARANTEED TO GIVE SATISFACTION. None bDb the BEST materials wed. Estimates Given. BULLOCK'S SBOPS, TKIANGLE, Asbbustojt. ft



MONEY TO LEND, I HAVE various sums of Money to Lend at lowest current rates. F. J. COWLISHAW, Solicitor, Tancred Street, 20* Ashburton. WANTED Known —Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything m the optlca Hoe at S S*T,KK a. Optician BAINTING AND PAPER- HANGING EXTRAORDINARY. FOR OmTmONTE. PR&VIOUS TO STOCK-TAKING. I op^rv riecEs of paper. A Reduction of 15 per cent for Cas'i. Must be cleared to mako room for heavy shipments to arrive. NOW IS YOUR TIME TO DECORATE. W. H. Collins & Co,, PAINTERS, PAPERHANGKRS, SiaNWRITERS,&c, 6 3 JAWtS ELLIOTTS COAL iND FIREWOOD MERCHANT, —HAS IN STOCK- NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, BRUNNERj NUTS, MOUNT SOMERS AND ALLANDALE COALS ; COKE. Also, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS & STAKES I WISH to direct attention specially to the CELEBRATED A ll An dale t:oal 9 Which has held its own against all the lignites m the market. It is Screened, it burns with a flame to a clean ash, leaving no dangerous em bore, and is really the beat and cheapesb Native Coal to be had. TRY IT. Wanted second hand bags m any quantity* JAMES ELLIOTT, SOLE AGENT, WEST STREET, Opposite Pivld Thomas, Gr»(n store



CHEAP MONEY, I have vanouß Sums of Money for Investment at Low Bates. I would suggest to my Clients and Friends m the Ashburton County who have motteftgep running at Call, tbe advisability of having these maters fixed up now that money is so Cheap, otherwise they may be m danger m Ihe ne«r future. _ _ D. THOMAB, AehbOTton. FOR SALE 486 acres near Lismore, Well Fenced and gnbdivided, all m grasp, Plenty of Water. Etsy Terms. Price Low. 98 acres First quality Land, Thoroughly Improved, and one of the be B t pieces oi land m Longbeach. very easy terms. BwSaSfiw&.^r™ 4 ' " 11!aQrass ' Bdioioinß spriiigbarn AL S O,— - 1093 Acres, being BS 27031, 27888, 27889, 27390, situated nearDromore, and known as Bobert Clark's F.rm. The land is m splendid order, Fences go<3 water m each paddock j 400 Acres now being put into Crop" with which Grass Seed will ba sown .The balance of the land Vin clover, T^o and lhree *Z I old— a splendid strike. Easy terms. Price very low. Land B to work w^thTt° k "*" Llsmore - A s in^stment for anyone with swamp 180 A^i /djojni'ng Majfield Townohip, known as.D. Kellaghan's Farm. House and Out-boildings j well improved ; plenty of water. Easy terms. Prica Fery low. Severa other Properties, Aehburton Town Sections, and Mrs Quinn's Hous ; DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton. g" MELLOB'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE I AT THE TOP OP THE IREE. | IFT i 8 IJ' 81 ! 1 k s? wn facfc , we h ? ve climb€d steadily over all other competitors. We *? H° !t . v v lea . dln 8. and we intend to keep it by surpaasing even the value cp o that haa been given m the past. ° -*jj S J^*<F R C V M ft° R J, S - WINTER COMFORTS. -J . iS-NOTE—Metx'a Strong Leather Slippers 3s 6d, Ladies' Pretty Evening Shoes 3s fe - 6J, Men's Fegped lights. H. and T. Tips and Nails 12s 6d, Men** - Good Bluchers 4« lid, Ladies' 1-eJt Sl.ppers from le, Children's Patent . "• i $* iv °'n dies Prett * Wa! k:ng Shoes 6s 61, Men's Strong J« t3 Leather Shoes 6s 9d. CD «i i > . ■ ~ ■•[*[ atT^ n Ins P ection of our lar g e and well asporltd Stock of BOOTS and S r SHOES will show the bedrock prices and the secret of our success. q §, NOTE ADDRESS— S | J. MSiiOR, .3 TAKORED STREET, ASHBUftTCN A Wonderful Line ! Warehouseman's Clearing Sale ! A BIG LINE of Ladies' Out-door Jackets m Newest and Most Fashionable Shapes, just bought. Priges— l6s 9d to'?6a. About 10s under usual, pi ice. Special line very fine Hem-stitched Ladies' Handkerchiefs 6d each. W. H. COLLIEB, THE PEOPLES' DRAPER,



uni, f ._ M fk, i ltni ..^..-fi-ir-i ,i -> w Y»'i > rt |^, .... --I^,- jt.,/-.^!! ( , Business Notices DISSOLUTION OF PARTS EEsiJlpT" CLOSING ISillllllßTOlV BRANCH. ETRRTTIIIMJ TO BE SOfcD. TERMS C4BB. DOORS OPEN FRIDAY MORNING. G. L. BEATH & CO.



Henry Zander DAS NOW FOR BJLLE- -B£ED WHEAT, HUNTER'S, TUSCAN, AND PEARL. SEED OATS, DANISH, TARTARIANS, CANADIANS, DUNS, AND SPARROW BILLS. OLOVER SEEDS o£ all descriptions, OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, BRAN AND SHARPS. I have also for sale privately, the following lines of Merino TSwes, viz— T *7C\C\ Four » S * x an< * Eight-tooth 1 / Merino Ewes, m lamb to Lin- coln Rams, a straight r i rr\ £°nnd-moathed Merino Fwes, *■ O J '-' m lamb to Lincoln Rams, a straight line. A written guarantee can be given that ihe Ra>Da were put properly to the Eves. CLEARING AND SKIN SALES CONDUCTED, .AND SALEYARD3 REGULARLY ATTENDED UNDER THE SUP£EVISION OF MR DAVID ZANDEB, AUOriONEEH. Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT WOOL, STOCK AND STATION AQEJNT AGENT FOR— San Fire Insurance Office A Qfitralian Mutual Provident Society UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE QWING TO OOR NEW SEASON'S SUPPLY OP Paperhangings Arriving earlier than expected, WE) ARB NOW ALLOWING 25 PER CENT DISCOUNT OFF MARKED PRICES ON OUR ENTIRE STfOK OF Wall Papers. For CASH ONLY. John Orr & Co.



GOVERNMENT NOTICES. j UtfDER DISTRESS WARRANT leaned oub of the Magistrate's Court, South Rakaia. TH O BE SO L D— 4HE4D OF CATTLE, a l , Fetrie and Co.'s Butchery, llakaic, on SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 1896, at one o'clock. WILLIAM LEWIS, 6' 90 Bailiff. Friedlander Bros., Limited. THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1896. cleariTg sale AT ASHBURTON FORKS. Also, TENDERS FOR LEASE OF 200-ACRE FARM. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, (m conjunction with Mb David Thomas) have received instructions from the Executors m the Estate of the late Mr Pierce Weldon to Sell by Public Auction on the above date, at the FARM, situated at the Aehburton Forks, THE WHOLE OF HIS LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, consisting of— 1 Q£C CROSSBRED EWES, m lamb ■■• *-* to English Leicester Rams ; n grand line. 4 FIRST-CLASS DRAUGHT , GELDINGS. J -I BAY DRAUGHT MARE ; has ■*• xaken several first prizes; In foal to Lord Cranley. 1 Two-year-old Draught Gelding ; unbroken. IChts nufc TRAP MARE, m foal to Bl »ck Cave. 2 Milch Cows m profit, 1 Fat Oow, 1 Yearling, 1 Spring Trap and Set of Harness, 6 Sets Shaft and Leading Harness, 2 Drays and Frames, 3 D.F. Ploughs. 1 S.F; Plough, 3 Sets Harrows, McCormlck Reapar aad Binder, 1 Seed Drill, Massey-Harris Cultivator, Grass Mower, Horse Power intermediate and Chaffcutter, Stack Oaten Shsavea, Stack Hay, Qj&ntity Wheat Seconds, Oats, Potatoes, and f Sundries. Also,— Household Furniture and Effects Sale a 1 ; 12 noon. Luncheon Provided. TENDERS are also invited for the ; [EASE for a term of five years of Mr Weldon's Farm, containing 200 Acres, -ituated m tho Aahburtoii Furks. Thu land Is of first-class quality ; 32 acres are l m Wheat, 20 Acres m Oata, and the balance m English grass. This ia one of the best little hemesteads lin the vicinity. It has always been care *■ fully wotked, and is m splendid heart. Conditions of lease can be seen at the Offices of the Auctioneers, where full infornaati -n can be obtained. Tenders will close on SATURDA.Y, S 20ih inst., at 4 p.m. R. FRIhDLANDEB\ J>int 6 55 D.THOMAS jAudimeerß TO LET FOR A TERM, 'TIHE FARAI belonging to Mr John *■ Davison, situated m the Aehburtoii Forks, containing 28 Acres, with well built House thereon. Full particulars FKIEDLANDER BRO?., Ld., 4 90 L.-*nd and Stock Agente. VXT E HAVE FOR SA.LJ CRUSHED PIG FEED, CHEAP FRIEDLA^DER BROS., Ltd., 5 78 FOR MALE, Seed~Wheat. TUSCAN, HUNTER'S, PEARL, VELVET CHAFF & CROSS- I BRED WHEAT. V Seed Oats. CANADIANS, DANISH, TAR- TARIANS, DUNS, SPARROW- BILLS & SUTHERLANDS, All Machine dressed, and therefore clean and free from noxious weeds. i Our large stocks enable us to supply S Seed grown m any part of Canterbury, Otago and Southland. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited 5 177 Hanmer and Graves. WE HAVE FOR SA.LE, Cheap, Prime Eating Potatoes from Orari, and also locally grown, 6 51 HANMER & GRAVES. gjOOD PIG FEED FOR SALE HANMER & GRAVES. OITE ARE Cash Buyers of OATS of V every description. 5 109 HANMER AND GRAVES. V\/~E WANT Good Colonial Clover *" Seed grown m the Ashburton County. i SJLIO_ HANMER AND GRAVES. . WE HAVE FOR SALE-A FARM ** comprising 124 Aores on tho further side of the Hinds, on the west side of the railway line and close to the Station. A finst-class investment. Particulars from 5 111 HANMER AND GRAVES, HANMER ~AND GRATES. WE EAYFi FOR, SALE several lines or SHEEP, which we oan offer privately, viz : — Kf\f\ Two, Four and Six-tooth OKJKJ CROSSBRED EWES, m lamb to Lincoln rams. We are Purchasers for Clients of— 900-800 Halfbred EWES, m 4UU dUU hmb t0 Lincoln Ramß /LOD-^On Thr oe - quarterbred 4fcUU O\JU EWES ( £ oung) , n lamb to Lincoln Bams 4000-SOOO MERINO HOGGETS. And other cloHies, which may be deter- mined by referenco to pur books. HANMER AND QRAVESi, 5 11^ West Street. H"ji,j t :i». '. . .' ... ijr, ii. ■ji 1 1 1 1 i WANTED Known— so pairs Ladies and Girls' Leather Top and Canvas Tennis Shoes, at half usual price, for two weeks only.— Andrew Ore. 10136 Levers of a really good oup of Tea, should < try |3?&Aius A i it is fo aboye wdicary Xegpj



T. Bullock. JUNE ~2OT HI^DS DISTRICT. 124 aoTbb 124 Fronting the River, and noarthe Railway' Station* An early selection. MR T. BDLLOCK (m conjunction with Messrs Hanmer and Graves), has received instructions from Mr VNilliam Angove, to Sell by Public A notion, at the Arcade, on the above date, his farm at the Hinds, containing 124 ACRES, being R.Sa. 4396 and 22374, fronting the river, and alongside the railway line, good laud, being an early selection. Farther particulars furnished on ap< plication.' Easy Terms of Payment. Note time of Sale — 11.30 T. BULLOOK, 6 65 Auctioneer. FOR SALE— Piano belonging to Rev Mr Blake, who is now residing m the North Island. Also — Very Good Sowing Machine. T. BULLOCK. *~TO FARMERS A.ND OTHERS. FOR SALE, IOzLJ ACRES, Shepherd's Bush J-\J ±^± ""Survey District, being R.S.s 32322, 32*14, and others. Full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK. ~ FOR SALE, JO^ ACRES, being R.S. 28207, and "AOvJ part of 27456 situate near the Lismare School, mostly m English gra^fO.-*. Also, — 10 acres suburban land, Allenton WIN s"TTu~W. CpOR SALE- Lot 120. Any reasonable *- offer accepted *>r\ ACRES, Alford Forest, being ß.S 22014. Exceptionally easy terms jO-i <J "— PRICE wanted for T.S. 794 c^-*- • t# Oox street, containing j acre, with well-boilb square Dwelling Bouse thereon. To be sold on account of the mortgagee. Exceptionally easy terms if required. T. BULLOOK. FOR SALE- -2 ALLOTMENTS numbered 2 and 3. part of R.S. 4883, situate at the back ! of the Presbyterian Manse. Trevorton. Price, £7 10a. Terms if required. ' T. BULLOOK. TO LET, at a low rental, those Com mod Jons Premises In Moore street next the Wakanui Road Board Office. T. BULLOOK. To Farmers owning rich heavy land m the Wakanui District. FOR SALK, t^fe ACHES, being R.S's. 26527, 26525 ' *-* adjoining Meesra Dal ton and Ca^s'a Properties Terms if required. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, 000 ACRES near Maronan, partly «J» )O Fenced. Persons desirous of Purchasing a block such as ihe above, are invited to inspect. Low Price will be accepted, and exceptionally easy terms of payment. Full particulars on applica- tion. T. BULLOCK. FOR~gALE. A SECTIONS. 1 ACRE. Having three ffontageß on Casß, Ai ken, and Grey Streets, being numbers 851, 852, 861, 862. Price £105. It Is seldom an acre m the Township can be obtained m one block. Easy terms if required. T. BULLOCK. —^ Amusements. ASHBURTUN COURSING OLUB PENDARVE3 STAKES. THURSDAY, JULY 2nd, 1896/ Jj^Oß All Aged Dog tha'. have nob won *- more than £2. *t 10* e*ch. To be run on Mr "W. H. Rule's Estate, Pendarves. First pair dogs m Slips at 8.30 a.nn Entries close at Central Hotel on TUESDAY, JUNE 30, a- 9 p'm. G. J. NEILL, 6 85 Hon. Secretary, qddollows 1 hall THURSBAyTjONB 25, 1896. CfltAHI) COMPLIBIBIITAKY TO KltS A. C. OXiAßlliee, BY THE MUSICAL TALENT OF ASHBURTONi The Sparkling Coano Operetta, «' THE RECRUIT.' 1 •—CtfARACTEHS— Soprano — Mrs C. M. Brooke j Teuor— -Mr M. J. Burgess j Baritone— Mr H. A. Sates. ALSO ENTERTAINMENT. — Vocal and Instrumental-* Meadames Denshire, Donald McLean, Claridge, Bowman Fox, Mayne, and Mitchell} Misses Barratfc, Packer, and Simmonds; Rev T. A. Hamilton, Messrs Broad, Dickie (junr.), Gordon, and Kersal ; Liederkranz, Brass Band and Orchestral Society, Admission— 3s, 2s, let D. J. JONE9, 6 59 Hon Bee. ASHBURTON POULTRY, PlflEOl*, CANARY SOCIETY. IN connection with the Show to be held on JOLY 31, and AUGUST 1, A FLYING RACE Will be Flown from Ashburton to Christchurch and one from Christ- church to Ashburton on FRIDAY, JULY 31. Tho first three birds to b$ ip the pens oa'iSA/ryiiuAY, August J. Entrance Fee 2s, to be devoted to prizes, R, B, RESTELL, Secretary,



F. Ferr man. FOR SALS- Second-hand Plough, F. FERRIMAN. AINTISD TO RENT, FaRM of 80 to 150 acres, good land, wi f h dwelling house, within 7 or 8 miles of town. F. FffiRRIMAN. FOR SALE;, CHEAP -Grand Piano, by one of the best English Makers F. FJfiRRIMAN. TTK) R SALE by the ton, Mansjolds and JJ Carrots. F. FERRIMaN. OR SALE— Two Town Sections, well fenced and m good locali y for residential purposes. 6 91 F. FERRIMAN. D. Thomas. ARCADE, SATUBDxVY, JUNE 20, 1896 I HAVE received instructions from a Client to Sell by Public Auction at the above date and fixture,— 1 DUNCAN GRAIN AND TURNIP DRILL, m perfecb order Sale »i 1 o'clock. DAVID THOMAS, 6 88 Auctioneer. LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole Agent for Ashburton Districfcj S. BALEK. JEWELLER, EAST STREET ASBBURTON. | AZARUS' Patented System ensures •*-* comfort and oorreat sighb. Dont poll your eyes by using badly fitting Spectacles If you want delicious Coffee try the celebrated Family Brand; to 60" obtained c erywherei i '■• " SoiuywiA Tba is packed m Ceylon, and ig Pure, invigorating, and whotaonje.



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