COMMERCIAL

LONDON MARKETS.

London, June 1 Probably 300,000 bales will be available for the fourth series of wool sales, and 200,000 for tht fifth series.

CHRISTCHURCH GRAIN AND PRO DUCE MARKET.

Tke LytttUon Times of yesterday reports :— Thwo was very little grain offering on Saturday, and all available parcels were eagerly snapped up at full quotations; a large lint of Pearl wheat changing hands at 3s 3d at Hornby station. There are plenty of inquiries both for wheat and oats for the Australian markets. A very large export business is now being done both in oataheaf ebj.fi and wheat straw, and considerable quantities are still wanted. The following »re oarrent prices : — Whbat.— Pearl (prime mil lint*), 3s 4d to 3s sd ; millers' mixed lines, 3s 3d to 3< sd ; Taßoan. 3i 3d to 3a4Jd j Hunter's, 3s 3d to 3s 4}d -, good seconds, 2s 9a to 2s lOd. Oats.— Prime milling, 2s 3d to 2a 4d ; good seed Tartars 2s 3d; short feed, to 2s 3d; duns and Danish 2s 2d. Kabley.— Malting, prime 3a 6d to 3s 9d (nominal) ; medium do, 3s to 3s 3d ; •econd quality 2s 6d to 2a 9d ; feed, 2s 3d. Beans.— Well saved, 2s 4d; tioks, 2s 4d ] to2s6d. ■ • ' ■ Peas.— Blue Prussians 3s 6d to 3s 9d; others, 3s. ' Flour— Millers quote roller £10, atone £9 lOs, sharps £4, branj£3 los. Oatmeal £11. Oatsheaf Chaff.— 6os at handy country stations* . Osions.— £6 lo« at country stations. Potatoes.— Derwents 32s 6d to 35a at country stations. Grass Seed.— Ryegrass, farmers' lots 2s 3d to 2s 94, maohine-dreseed to 3s 9d, heavy, weight 4s. Cocksfoot *2fd to 3Jd, town machine-dressed 4d to 4|d, extra to 4id, Cbwgra'u 4d to 6£d, white clover 4d to 7£d Alsyke 4d to 5Jd. Dairy Pboduok.— Cheese 3sd to 4d, loaf 44. to 4£d. Butter-— Faotory lid, dairy 9d, •alb7d. Bacon and hams sid, Colonial Hops— Brewers' sorts 8d to 9£d at Nelson. The above prices are paid to farmers f.o.b. Lyfctelton, except where otherwise stated. The exports of gram and produce from Lyttelton for the past week include :— 8062 sacks wheat, 1140 sacks and 100 bags flour, 197 sacks oats, 21 sacks barley, 600 sacks malt, 1623 sacks bran, 121 saoks sharps, 100 sacks pollard, 93 sacks meal, 490 sacks peas, 767 sacks beans, 50 saoks limeed, 1785 Backs potatoes, 401 sacks onions, 10,741 sacks chaff, 3312 bales hay and straw, 115 boxes of butter, 24 cases cheese, 30 cases hams and bacon, 39,845 carcases of mutton, 350 cases me&ta, 55 case* tongues* 135 casea kidneys, 1418 bales wool. 37 trusses leather. 816 casks tallow, 9 bales sheepskins, 32 casks basil*, 18 casks casings, 102 boxes soap, 15 boxes egg«, 3 crates poultry, and 72 oases fruit.

WHEAT HARDENING.

The Lyttdton Times otto-day reports •— The principal feature in yesterday's markets was the sale to Canterbury millers of two very large parcels of wheat—a mixed line , at 3s sd, and Hunter's at equal to Ss 4fd f.0.b., and there is no donbt that this cereal is daily hardening. The prices now offered for both short feed and good long oats are 2s' Id at country stations, and 2s 3d ex store, without, however, meeting any response. Good patsheaf chaff is still in demand for export at 50s at country stations, but at this price there are no sellers. The following are current prices :— W£eat.— Pearl (prime milling), 3s 5d $ millers' mixed lines, 3» 4d to '6% sd ; Tuscan, 3« 4|d ; Hunter's, 3a 3d to 3s 4£d ; good seconds, 2a 9d to 2s 10d* Oats.— Prime milling 2s 3d to 2s 4d ; good seed Tartßrs 2s 3d; short feed to 2s 3d; Duns and Danish 2s 2d. Barley.— Malting, prime, 3s 6d te 3s 9d (nominal) ; medium do, 3a to 3s 3d ; second quality 2s 6d to 2s 9d, feed, 2a 3d,

OAMARU GRAIN AND PRODUCE MARKET

The North Otago Tones of yesterday reports : — Tnere ia an improved tone in the wheat market this week. The demand for velvet has caused the improvement in the valae ; and there being— whether warranted or. not — an impression that velvet is not too plentiful, the market for this cereal has improved. Quotations, at which transactions have been effected, are 3s 4d for velvet, and 2s 2d to 3s 3d for Tuscan ; seconds, 2a 9d to 2» lOd, Oats are slightly easier. The tension baa been relaxed by the extensive supplies offering to meet the demand ; still good prices are maintained, and should farmers simply feed the market instead of causing a "glut," the conditions are favorable to present quotations being fully maintained. Short oats are at from Is lid to 2s ; Tartars, U 6d to Is 10d, and transactions have been effected at. these quotations. In barley there have been no transactions, and there is no enquiry for this cereal. Potatoes are coming in freely, and prices range from £2 2a 6d to £2 5s for store delivered Derwentß (sacks extra). Bran and Pollard are un changed at £3 5s and £i respectively. Daity produce : Butter (faotory}, lOd ; dairy 8d ; eggs, la. Pork, 3d.

A Disastrous Fire.

TWENTY BUILDINGS DESTROYED.

Jlebjteox, June 1 A disastrous fire at Lyell began at 11 30 last night in the old Commercial Hotel, owned and occupied by Mr Feunell as a merchandise store room and as sleeping roo;ns for himself and his employees. The fire spread rapidly, and the ooou pants only esoaped with their Hvea through the windows overhead. In a few minutes the whole street was on fire. TheNational Bank, Ryan's store and dwelling, Roberts and Barclay's houses to the south were all completely burned. On the north aide of Fennell'B store two store rooms and the Empire Hotel next caught and were gutted. The store occupied by Mr Bennett, and owned by Mr Fennell, went next. On the other side of the road Atkins' Lyell Times office, Brown's ! shop and dwelling, Carmine's, bootmaker, Fennell'a drapery store, HolmWa store, i McFarlane's draper shop and McFarlane's ! Criterion Hotel, were all burning at one time, and were eomplefcfely destroyed. Nothing bub a heap of bwiabei Iron showa that the street once existed. The oause of the conflagration is unknown, but it origi nated in Fennell's, who is the principal loser of six buildings, a Btore and hotel, and their contents, with no insurance. His estimated loss is £8000. Atkinß had £200 on his buildings and plant, Ryan £500 on stock and dwelling, the Criterion Hotel £150, the National Bank £150. In all twenty buildings were burped, and some families are homeless and destitute. ■ '

Supreme Courts.

The criminal session of the Supreme Court opened at Christ church yesterday morning, before His Honor Mr Justice DennUton. His Honor shortly addressed the Grand Jury. Iu the case of Regina vF. Cooper, three charges of forgery, the accused, against whom theru were several previous convictions, was sentenoed to four years' Sena) servitude. The following cases were isposedof : — James Pearson, housebreakißg, twelve months' imprisonment) j John Hough ton, breaking and entering, two years' imprisonment ; H. B. Rose, housebreaking and robbery with violence, twelve months' imprisonment. In the case of E. Pearce, theft of a bicycle, the accused, who pleaded guilty, was remanded for the consideration of the report of the Probation Officer, and subsequently was admitted to probation for i twelve months. In the case of W. Bourk, settiag fire to a stack, the jury acquitted the accused* In the' case of George James Eden for passing valueless cheques, the matter stood over to enable the accused to ; issue subpoenas to witnesses. George Taylor and James Hurley for breaking and enter ing and theft, were dealt with, the former being put on probation for twelve months on condition of payment of £9 103, at the rate of £i per month, and the latter vu sentenced to three months 1 imprisonment* In the case of John Williams and Joseph Jenkins, for housebreaking, the accused were acquitted. The Grand Jury threw put the bill presented against Richard Brown, formerly dresßer at the Christchurch Hos pital, for alleged perjury in connection with the case of Dr Deßenzie. x ' :

CHESS.

The telegraphic chess match between the Oamaru and Ashburton Chess Clubs was continued on Saturday evening, Mr A. J. Miiller as before operating on the wires at this end with his usual skill and courtesy. Mr B, M. Cuthbertson acted as um pire at this end for Oamaru. The games have progressed individually as under :— At A Board, Mr Willis, ABhburton, opened the Scotch gambit against Dr Clayton, who played with great care and jndgmenfc, and trill shortly gain a pawn, which, with the beit play thereafter, should win the game for him, but a draw is the most probable outcome. At B Board, Mr Uodds defended against Mr King, of Oamaru, and by an unfortunate miscalcula tion he was obliged to give up his queen for a rook and bishop whion should cost him the partie. But Mr Dodds plays a good uphill game. At Board C, Mr Crisp, having the move against Canon Gould, made a weak seventh move, and was soon after in diffi culties. Mr Crisp, however, is never beaten nntil his opponent giveß check mate. At D Board Mr Guatave Friedlander, conducting the detence against Mr Burns, Oamaru, has rather the weaker position, but has a good chance of equalising mattera. At Board F Mr F. Clark wins a pawn shortly and has a superior position. The Ashburton player at Board G was Mr S. Salek, but business engagements compelled him to withdraw, the Oamaru cap'ain agreeing that Mr Whitefoord Steward should carry on the game. His opponent, Mr Crump, has a practically won game. At Board H, Mr V. Steward won the first game for Ashburton, defeating Mr Earl, the Oamaru player, Mr McFarland, playing the defence at Board J againßt Mr McDonald, Oamaru, has a very fair game. At Board K, Mr Ward ! (A) vMr Davis (O), L, Rev T. Blackburn (A) v Mr Banks (O), and M, Mr Worsley (A) vDr Garland (O) are all pretty even. Ihe match will be concluded next Saturday evening. ■

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Thb New Zealand Fabmbrs* Co-OPfißA- *nvß Association of Gantbbbury, Ltd., quote as follows on May 29, 1896 :— Wheat— Prime mUlisgPearl 3s 5d f.o.b. „ „ Tuscan 3s 4d „ <  „ Hunter's 3s 4d „ Beconds clean .„ 2s 9d to 2$ lOd fco.b. O»to— ' orCh. Tartar* M 2s 3d ,» Duns and Danish ... 2s 3d i» Good stout feed . M 2s 3d Milling ... _ 2s3dto2f4d „ Barley— . Prime malting .- 3s 6d to 3a 9d Ch. Medium (dull) — 3s to 3s 3d „ Beans ~ 2s 4d t.o.b. Peas— Prussian blues ... 3s6dto3s9d „ Partridge.. ... 3s " „ Byegrass — Farmers' lines ... 2s 3d to 2a 9d Ch. Cocksfoot— Good bright seed 3dto3^d „ •> Medium grades .. 2fd „ . » Chaff- Good oateheaf ... 50s at country stations Potatoes— Derwentt 35a „ > t



The Nbw Zealand Loan and Mebcantile Agency Company, Ltd., quote as follows on May 29, 1896:— Wheat- Prime milling Pearl 33 4a to 3a 5d f.o.b. „ „ Tuscan 3b 3d to 3s 4Jd „ „ „ Hunter's 3s Id to 3s 3d „ Seconds, c^an .. 2a 6d to 3s „ O»tBr- • Tartars and Bans . . 2s to 2s Id „ Good stont feed ... 2s to 2s Id „ Milling .. .. 2s 2d to 2s 3Jd „ parley- Prime malting .. 3s6dto3s9cl\exßt're Medium feel ... 2a to 2s 3d / nominl Beans «. 2s to 2s 3d f.o.b. Pew— Pniwian Blues .. 3s 4d to 3s 9d f .o.b. Ryepraw— Dressed . . 3s 9d to 4a 3d „ Farmers' lines ... 2s to 3s  Cocksfoot— dreßsed «. 4|d to 4fd „ Potatoes— Derwents •• 45s »» Early Rose •• 66s »



. Bustnesto N'otii6e& PoR SALB liU \cMf, § il'Anh; being U.S. i^7B2§. 27^35, 30151, $0152, nearjtatinfen* and known as H*le's Faißa. This Farm is well impro7ed, most of it 'being in English Grass. The land is good, and grows heavy crops of Turnips, Oats, aad Cloyer ; subdiyided into several paddocks with plenty of Water. Euj terms of payment. Price, i^rj low* . . ALSO,— 1098 Acres, being fi.S. 27031, 27388, 27889, 27390, sitttitea nearDromow, and known as Robert Claik's F«rm. The land in in splendid order, fenoßß Rood, water in each paddock ; 400 Acres now being pnt into Crop, with which Grass Seed will bo sown. The balance of the. land is in clorer, two and thiee jears old--a pplendid strike. Easy terms. Price very low. Either of these Farms is well worth the attention oJ would-be investors, as t»«y can be bought very cheap, and they are both well situated, being close to Jbilway Stations. •.•■•* 496 Acres, sitnated near Mitcham, being 8.8. 27739, known as J. W. Maidek's Farm, all in grass, divided into four paddocks. New JHonse of seven rooms, stable and gran»ry. Plenty of Water. Splendid Strike Of gragg. ALSO- -338 Acreß Tuseook near Lismore. A good invistment for anyone with swamp land to work with it. A L S O— 180 Acres, adjoining Mayfield Township, known as D. Kellaghan's Farm. Hoase and Out-buildings j well improved ; plenty of water. Easy terms. Pric© very low. A L 8 O— Severa other Properties, Ashburton Town Sections, and Mra Qninn's Honga DAVID THOMAS, Ashbiirton. THJE IiAITEST. •; T^B HAVE JtJST OPENED OUT, Ex t.s. Tainni, direct from the M&nafaotaren, A OHOIOB LOT OF GEKTS' BEST QUALITY HAND-SEWN PORPOISE, HIDE, AND ENGLISH LEATHER BOOTS, Such as Experts . declare cannot' be produced in the Colony.) ALSO,— A Laree Assortment of the NEW VICUGNA SUITINGS. FANCY SERGES, COATINGS, TROUSERINGS, Etc. , /. The steady increase in onr Business and the large namher of skilled hands constantly employed on onr pteraifOH, prove that our Customers appreciate kIdUCED^TOFS 11 made BUi6 ' tbat nev^ rfallß t0 B lve »6«*aetH» »* «« Oar Guaranteed Waterproof Tweed, Serge, and Melton Overcoats are admitted to be the Best in the market. Ladles and Gents' Waterproof Coats and Mantles made to measure In any style afc "Ready-made 1 ; prices. CBAl^Hßlll A BJBRRYHIAIV, THE LEADING TAILORS <fs OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON. AGENTS FOR— Ahmigbr's Chrfstcharch Steam Dye Works. Ladies* Dwbs«s, etc., Dyed like New, and pressed ready for wear. . . FOR THE WINTER SEASON. G, L. BEATH & CO. DIRECT ATTENTION TO THE SPLENDID VALUE THEY ARE OFFERING IK BLANKETS, FLANNELS, SHIRTINGS, FLANNELETTES, Etc. English and Colonial Blankets, in all sizes, Colonial All Wool Flannola from 10£d yard from 6a lid per pair Self Colored Flannelettes (all ehades), 4£a Strong Union Shirtings (new patterns), to 8J per yard from Bid, l(>£d, to Is 6d per yd Flannelettes, Shirtings (latest patterns), Is All Wool Colonial Shirtings from Is 6}d lid to 3s 6d, the Bkirfc length per yard Heavy Leathcrbaok Shirting (wonderfp Hwvy Stripe Flannelettes (very wide), 4sd, value), 6Jd, 7jd, «id, 104d per yd s£d, 6id, 7^d, B|d, 9£d per yard I Men's and Boys' Clothine in Great Variety, afc Very Low Prices Men's New Macintosh Coats, Sewn Seams, at 29s 6d Men's Heavy Wool Cardigan Jackets, 48 lid Shirts, Pants, Vests, Ties, Mufflers, Braces, Etc. G. L. BEATH & CO, • TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, * "' ..I -1., i— I i iTi ■'- .  . , . i .'■ * 1 1' •i" t K AIA PO;i HiOUSE. /hew and Seasonable Goods /"■■'■.■ ■..■■''; ' NOW '; •/;• ' • ■• •• BEING LANDED DAILY. IMMENSE VARIETIES, CHOICE PATTERNS, J BEAUTIFUL FABRICS, MAKING A ; Grand Display. i^\UR Country Friends will be duly waited upon^with full, ranges of Samples, on dates to be further advised. MITCIELL& TURNER. TANOREIi SIREEI' Black Ball Coal! Black Ball Coal! The Best, Cheapest, and Most Satisfactory Coal in the Market. No trouble to light your fires- in the morning. Lights with a match, and burns brightly. • NO WASTE. - ONCE USIID ALWAYS USED. : W. H. COLLINS & CO. I . ■ ■ . I IRONMONGERS, TIMBER &NV> 00 Ah MERCHANTS



I MONEY TO LEND. T HAVE various sums of Money to JL Lend at lowest current rates. F. J. OOWLISHAW, Solicitor, Tanored Street, 204 Ashburton. RATES. t> ATES DUE to the Hampstead Town *-*•' Board remaining Unpaid on Jnne 6 will be SUED FOR without further notice. CHARLES BRADDELL, 5236 Collector UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. NOTICE, all outstanding rates due to this Board, not paid before June Ist nexb will be sned for without further notice. By Order. JOHN DAVISON, 5 175 Clerk. PROHIBITION. THE REV. F. W. ISITT will give an addresß on PROHIBITION, in the Oddfellows' Hall oq WEDNESDAY even- ing, June 3, at 8p m. His Worship the Mayor has kindly consented to preside. Admission by silver ooin, the proceeds In aid of the County Prohibition League fnnds. 6 9 ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH. Ashburton MEETINGS. TUESDAY Teaohers' Meeting, 7.30 pm WEDNESDAY — Brotherhood of St Andrew. 7.30 p.m. THURSDAY—Vestry Meeting in Sfc Stephen's Schoolroom at 4 30 p.m. G.F.S. at 7 p.m. Lantern Lecture on "Japan" at 8 p.m. SERVICES. FRIDAY— Short Service, 7.30 p.m. Choir Practice, 8 p.m. SUNDAY— II a.m.. Morning Prayer and Holy Communion., Rev T. A. Hamilton. 3 p.m., GREENSTREET, Rev T. A. Hamilton 3 p.m.. DROMORE, Mr W. Bowman Fox 6 30 p.m , Evening Prayer, Rev T. A. Hamilton JAMES ELLIOTT, COAL and FIREW' OD MERCHANT, —HAS IN STOCK- NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, BRUNNER NUTS, MOUNT SOMBRS AND ALLANDALE COALS j COKE. Also, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS & STAKUS I WISH to direct attention specially to the CELEBRATED 411 xii dale i oal, Which has held its own against all the lignites in the market. Ifa is Screened, it burns with a flame to a clean ash, leaving no dangerous embers, and is really the best and cheapest Native Coal to be had. TRY IT. Wanted second hcrad bags in any quantity* JaMES .ELLIOTT, SOLE AGENT, WEST STREET, Opposite David Thomas, Grain Store A. IAWRIE & CO. HAVE pleasure in announcing to their town and country friends that they are now showing an ENTIRELY NEW STOCK OF Winter Goods Comprising Men's, Youths' and Boys' Clothing in the latest styles and best materials. Men's and Youths' Tweed Overcoats and Waterproof Clothing in stock and made to measure. A choice stock of Patterns to select from at very low prices, fit guaranteed. A splendid assortment of the best makes of Flannelettes, Shirtings, Calicoes, Shootings, etc, etc. ENGLISH AND COLONIAL BLANKETS And a nice lot of Dress Goods in Serges and Tweeds, suitable for the season. All these goods will be found sterling value and will give Fatisfaotion. —BOOTB AND SHOES— AH sizes. Standard, Zealiudia, and other noted brands in stock and to arrive, offering at prices to ensure a quick sale. COMPLETE STOCKS OF IRONMONGERY GROCtfttircs CROCKERY and . GLASSW"ARJ<J OATS CHAFF BRAN and TOLLARD ALWAYS IN STOOK. , SAUCERS' BU!LD!iG§. For rheumatism I have foaod nothing equal to Chamberlain's Fain Balm. It re- lieves the pain aa soon bb applied. J. W. Young, West Liberty, W; Va. The prompt I relief ft affords is alone worth many times the oost. Its oontinued usa will effect a per- manent cure. For sale by the Aebbortcn DrugOompwy.



Henry Zander. Henry Zander DAS NOW FOR SALE— HUNTER'S, TUSCAN, AND PEARL. ttKKI> OlTi DANISH, TAItTARIANS, CANADIANS, DUNS, AND SPARROW BILLS. CLOVER SEEDS of all-descriptions, OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, BRAN AND SHARPS. , I have also for sale privately, the following lines of Merino Ewes, viz — T *tr\c\ otir » S** and Eight-tooth 1/ UU Merino Ewes, in lamb to Lin- coln Rams, a straight line. T 1 tr\ Sound-mouthed Merino Ewes, lji)v in lamb to Lincoln Rams, a straight line. A written guarantee can be given that the Rams were put properly to the Ewes. 1 __ ' ' CLEARING AND SKIN SALES CONDUCTED, AND SALEYARDS REGULAttLY ATTENDED ■UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF MB DAVID ZANDEP, AUOriONEfERf Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT WOOL, STOOK AND STATION AGENT ! ' AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office 4afltralian Matn»l Provident Society ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. THE Monthly and other payments will be received at the Office* Tancred Street, THIS DAY TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 1896, From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 7 p.m to 9 p.m. EDWARD STEPHENS, 5 34 Manager. H. P. MADDEN, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER, East Si'reet, fTIAKES the present opportunity of JL thanking his Customers and the Public generally of Ashburfcon and District: for their generous and liberal patronage in the past, and trusts to merit a continuance of the same in the future. A Refreshment Room is now opened, which will compare favourably with those of large centres, where Tea, Coffee, or Cocoa, with Hot Pies, Pastry, etc, of the besb quality (fresh), being made on the premises daily and at all hours, can be had. N.B. — The very best Bread delivered daily In town and snburbs. 5 234 BAINTING AND PAPER- HANGING EXTRAORDINARY. FOR ONE" MONTH. PREVIOUS TO STOCK-TAKING. qKKO PIECES OF PAPER. A Reduction of 15 per cent for Cash. Must be cleared to make room for heavy shipments to arrive. NOW IS YOUR TIME TO DECORATE. W. H. Cdfins&Co., PAINTERS, P APERHANGERS, SiaNWRITERS,«fcc, 6 % _ Tho true leaf of the Tea Plant tintampered witb-thia ie Kozi? (Tea



MoftST&6t)§ OLBABINd BOOT §aM AT Mellor's ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE FOR ONE MONTH before StockTtaking. 'We have |i educed in price every pair of Boots and Shoes. In thia Great Boot Sale *ve "jpsaly defy competition. We Lead,. Others follow. Note Our Prices — Men'* Strong Leather Derby Shoes 8s 9d I . Men's Good Bluchers 4a lid Ladies' Pretty Shoes, tan or black, 6s 6d Ladies' Glnze Kid Shoes 8a 6d Men'tj Easy Waltzing Shoes 7s | Ladies' Strap Shoes from 4b 9d Children's Strap Shoeß Is 9d | Boots and Shoes from Is 9d to 27s 6d Roll up in Thousands. Look at Our Windows and Doors for Bargains, Oountry orders promptly sent to any address. NOTE ADDRESS- J 'MEILO R, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON.



UOVEK.NMENT ADVANCES TO SETTLEKB. MJti J. J. M. Hamilton, the Distich Agenb for Onneerbary, WILL BE AT METHVEN, on THURBD4Y, June 4. RAKAIA, on FRIDA?, Jnne 5. For the purpose p£ GIVING IN- FORMATION to any person desirous of knowing anything with regard to the Working of the Advances to Settlers Aot. He can be Interviewed at the Police Office at either of the above places on the days named. 6 13 Tenders. ASHBURTON INDUSTRIAL hUILD- ING SOCIETY. ■TIENEFRB arelnvlted for appropriation ■'*• of £300 in sums of £150 «»oh. TENDERB. optional for £160 or £300, addressed to Chairman, close at Society's office on THURSDAY, 4th instant, at 5.30 p.m. 615 LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. mKNBERS are invited to be sent in I. not later than 4 p.m. FRIDAY June 12, for (1) Forming Wood's road about 60 chains, (2) Forming part of Henley Street and Church Street, Waterton. 8 12 FOOKS & SON, ' TENDERS. rPENDERS wanted up to SATURDAY, JL June 13, for Ploughing about 210 Aores Tussock Land. For further par* ;iculara apply MANAGER, $14 Shepherd's Bash Estate, Ruapuna. T. Bullock. FOR SALE, by order of the Mortgagee, r.S. 794, containing £-acre, well situated in Cox Street, on which is erected a substantially built square four-roomed Dwelling House with Scullery. The land b of first-class quality for garden purposes. Very nice property ; now rented by Mr McQueen. Very easy terms. T. BULLOCK. FOR JTa LE, I / ACRE fronting tho East Belt near /2 the High school, on which is erected a four-roomed cottage. Easy terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. TO LET— Comfortable Cottage of four rooms with verandah and scullery, situated In Aitken street ; good cooking ranee ; rental 6s 6d per week. T. BULLOCK. FOE SALE, GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, OOQ ACRES near* Maronan, partly Lt*t(j Fenced. Persons desirous of Purchasing a block such as tho above, ire invited to inspect. Low Price will be accepted, and exceptionally easy terms af payment. Full particulars on applica- tion. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. A SEOTIONS. 1 ACRE. Having three frontages on Cass, Ai ken, and Grey Streets, being numbers 851, 352, 861, 862. Puice £105. It is seldom an acre in the Township can be obtained in one block. Easy terms if required. T. BULLOCK. l_l ..— :.!,..  ja Friedlander Bros., Limited. TITANTED TO PURCHASE 200 Tons OATEN STRAW CHAFF. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, 5 97 ___ CHAFF. CHAFF. CHAFF WANTED.-^IOOO Tons OATEN CHAFF. 463 FRIEDLANDER BROS, Led. TO LET FOR A TERM, THE FARM belonging to Mr John Davxson, situated in the Ashburton Forks, containing 28 Acres, with well builfc House thereon. Full particulars FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ld., 4 90 Land and Stock Agents: TO LET. /~VFFIOES in West' Street.— Appply FRIEDLANDER BROS, LIMITED. SJT7 TT7E HAVE FOR SALE CRUSHED PIG FEED, CHEAP FRIEDLAJNDER BROS., Ltd., 5 78 L_l— TO LET FOB CROPPING, SEVENTY ACRES, SITUATED between WINOHMORE and LAURISTON. ; i Apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. 5 207 FOR ftAIiE. SeedlVheat TUSCAN, HUNTER'S, PEARL, VELVET CHAFF ds CROSS- BRED WHEAT. Seed Oats. CANADIANS, DANISH, TAR- TARIANS, DUNS, SPARROW- BILLS & SUTHERLANDS. ! All Machine dressed, and therefore clean and free from noxious weeds. Our large stocks enable us to supply Seed grown in any part of Canterbury, Otago and Southland. FRIEDLANDBR BROS., Limited 6177



D. Thomas. CLEARING tfALE. ASHTON. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from M HUSKS B&GGt linos, (on account of Dissolution of Partnership) to Sell by Auction on the Farm, Graham's Road, Ashton, on FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 1896, THE WHOLE OF THEIR LIVE AND DkAD STOCK, as follows, viz: — Chestnut Trap Mare, five years, broken to everything ; very quiet Chestnut Filly, rising three years, very handsome, by Boomerang 3 Cowb in full profit; 6 Head of Yuuug Cattle 10 Pigs. 13 Prime Fat Sheep 3 Reapers and Binders by McCormlck, (one new) Weighing Machine, Fencing Wire Portable Hut (new), Breaking Sulky Tip Cart, Duncan Disc Harrows, Wheelbarrow, Grindstone Large quantity of Harness, Tools and Sundries too numerous to mention. ! ALSO,— Q Stacks Prime Meadow Hay '* ) Bushels Prime Pearl Seed Wheat 1 ££f\ Bushels Prime Tuscan Seed lOKJ Wheat ~f Bushels Duns and Canadian AIPU Feed Oats ALSO,— On account cf Mr J. R. Begg, The Well-known Carriage Stallion BOOMERANG. Pedigree at Sale. Sale at 12.30. Luncheon Provided. D. THOMAS, Auctioneer Extra entries of Stock will be taken for this sale. 5 225 Hanmer and Graves. /^OOD PIG FEED FOR SALE. _ HANMER & GRAVES. WE ARE Cash Buyers of OATS of every description. 5 109 HANMER AND GRAVES. E"WANT Good Colonial Clover Seed grown in the Ashburton County. 5 110 HANMER AND GRAVES. WE HAVE FOR SALE— A FARM comprising 124 Aorea on the further side of the Hinds, on the west side of the railway line and close to the Station. A first-claes investment. Particulars from 5 111 HANMER AflD GRAVES. HANMER AND GRAVES. WE HAVE FOR SALE several Hues of SHEEP, which we can offer privately, viz : — KClf\ Two, Four and Six-tooth O\J\J CROSSBRED EWES, in lamb to Lincoln rams. K(~\f\ CROSSBRED Four, Sis and OVJKJ Bight-tooth EWES, in lamb to Border Leicester Rams. 200 Well "S rown HOGGETS. OHO Qnfl Halfbrea LAMBS, in AVJyJ-OyJVJ forward oondition We are Purchasers for Clients of — *>nCI QCICI Halfbred EWKS, In &\J\J mm O\J\J l am b to Lincoln Rama A d(\ Kf\n T h ro e • quarterbred 4Aj\J-Q\JyJ EWES (young) in lamb to Lincoln Bams 4000-5000 EogS ° And other classes, which may be deter mined by reference to our books. HANMER AND GRAVES, 5 113 West Street. PUBLIC NOTICES HAVELOOK STREET PROD U0 E STORE. THE UNDERSIGNED HAS IS STOCK SOUND DERWENT Table Potatoes, Locally Grown, and from Orari, at 4s 9d to 5s per sack. Prime Well-saved Onions, Carrots, Linseed, Crushed and Whole Oats, Chaff, Chick wheat, Etc. AUTUMN PLANTING. I have a Well-assorfced stock of APPLE TREES,, ohoioe qaality, and with good i fibrous roots. The majority of these trees will bear next season. Are all sturdy and free from blight, in consequence of hav- ing decided to relinquish thia part of my business, I am prepared to dispose of the j above Trees at Low Prices. GRISTING. Farmers and others can leave their Wheat at My Store for Gristing at the Wakanul Mills. No charge made for handling. JT. Thomas, PBODUOE DEALEB HAVELOOK STREET. ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNT OLUB. fTIHE following Meets have been fixed -*• for the month of June: — SATURDAY, June 6— Kennels, at 1 pm THURSDAY, June 11— Mr Jones', Selma, at. 11 30 a, m. TUESDAY, June 16— Bakaia, 11.30 am SATURDAY, June 20— Mr S. Burnard's at 1 p.m: THURSDAY, June2s~Mr J. O'Grady's at 11.30 a.m. MONDAY, June 29— Dromore, at 11 30 a.m. The Yearly Subscription is now due, and those who have not already paid will oblige by forwarding amount (£1 Is) to the Treasurer, Mr 0. F. M. Wroughton, Aahburton. W. DIGBY MILLER, 5 249 Hon, Sec. Have you tried Kozis Tea? If not do o at once j it ii delicious j



PURE BLOOD Is the source of good health. Ayer's Sarsaparilla Makes Pure Blood, Strengthens the Nerves, Sharpens the Appetite, Removes that Tired Feeling, and Makes Life Worth Living. '^ aV^^ Sufferers A^oFjaJ^X tion » general I i^WW \\ < iebility ' skin Vw^APAPS^j^/ menfc arisin S yf\, T^>rQX from impure blood, should AYER'S SARSAPARILLA Gold Medals at the World's Great Expositions. |^"Bewaro of cheap imitations. Tho nfuue— Ayer's Sarsaparilla— is promi- nent on tho wrapper, and ia blown in the glass of each bottle. To Farmers owolng rich heavy land In the Wakanui District. FORSALK, •*>« ACRES, being R.S's. 26527, 26528' • O adjoining Messrs Dalton and Cass's Properties. . ! Terms if required. T. BULLOCK. £50,. £10, £10, £5, given away for a single gueis. Send stamp for jpartioulara ana circular* to Box 176, ?,0,, Wellington.



The address to be presented by former Otago residents now in Wellington to Bishop Nevill, after congratulating the Bishop on attaining his silver jubilee as head of the Anglican community in the southern diocese says :— * Apart from the religious standpoint, we also take this opportunity to record our appreciation of the zeal and praotloal sympathy you have always shown in connection with the various scientific, philanthropic, and other social organisations during the past quarter of a century, and hope that your influence may be as effective in the future as it has been Id the past.'



The Burkeß railway station is quite near to the bay, and on Friday, about 9 p.m., the Btafclon master heard something knocking against an empty kerosene tin, which lay by the edge of the water. His curiosity being aroused, he proceeded to Inspeot the spot, which was an easy matter, since the moon shone out with unusual brilliancy. The surprise of the official was not unmixed with genuine pleasure on finding the cause of the disturbance to prooeed from the antics of an unusually large frost fish. It was about sfb in length, and weighed fully 101b. You have ruined your constitution sufficiently by drinking inferior Tea. Recruit by drinking pn/yKQZJB Tea; it is pure. The g/4 ie delicious