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THE STOKES AFFAIR. London, May 7 Britain has appealed against the decision m Major Lothaire's trial. MURDERED BY THE MOORS It is reported that the Rev Leach, an English clergyman, ana his wife, have been murdered at Sfax, m Tunis. SH4.W, SAVILL COMPANY. , London, May 8 The Shaw, Savill Company have declared a dividend of 5 per cent, and carry forward £2992. ESCAPED CONVICTS. Paris, May 7 A party of French convicts, bound for the Guiana mines, mutinied and seized the transport. They succeeded m landing m Venezula. ABYSSINIA. Massowah, May 7 The chief Ras Manyasia insisted on the Italians indemnifying him before removing the aims and ammunition from Adigrat. . THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY. WAsmMcrcoN, May 8. Major McKinley's prospects for the Presidency are daily improving.

AUSTRALIAN.

BOUTH AUSTRALIAN PARLIA MENT. Adelaide, May 8 Parliament will opbn on June 13. MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. Sydney, May 8 The Australian Mutual Provident meeting adopted the report. The result of the ballot lor Directors will not be known (or some days.

THE SOUTH AFRICAN CRISIS.

♦ London, May 7 . There is a strong feeling among the members of the House of Commons interested m Africa, that if Mr Rhodes be suddenly recalled, it will seriously aggravate the troubles. Capetown, May 8 Tt ii reported that several bands of M»tabeles are tying m ambush m the Sbangani forest waiting for Mr Rhodes on his way to Buluwayo.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

CRICKET. London, May 8 When Stoddart left for Australia hurt year, he was unable to accept Lord Sheffield's invitation to play against the All England eleven, owing to the absence of three of his team. A heated correspondence has since been carried on between Stoddart and Lord Sheffield, and the latter has now closed the gates of his famous park against all members of Stoddart's team. A MISSION TO ROME. Sir George Brrington has gone on a mission to the Vatican. EDUCATION GRANTS. The Government has decided to con* cede special treatment to London m the matter of education grants. JAMESON'S RAID. Mr Hawksley, solicitor, has pub lished a statement at the request of Dr Jameson exonerating the Chartered Company from complicity m the raid. The Directors of the Company cabled to Mr Cecil Rhodes stating that President Kruger's revelations had caused universal excitement, m conse quence of which they hesitated to accept his resignation. Mr Rhodes replied asking them to defer a final decision m the matter, And the Direc tors agreed to do so. AQUATICS. Stanbury had a big reception on his arrival m London. He increased two atone In weight during the voyage home. A BIG TRANSACTION. Lord Durham has sold fourteen collieries, the output of which is 12,000 tons daily. The price was a million sterling. \-. .;■.,■.-,.■ . - - . THE HUNGARIAN MONARCHY Vienna, May 8 The sovereigns of Europe have felicitated the Emperor Francis on the uillenial celebration of the foundation of the Hungarian monarchy. OBITUARY. Bomb, May 8 Cardinal Galtamberti.

AUSTRALIAN

THE COLLIERY STRIKE. Sydney, May 9 The Southern Owners' Association will confer next Wednesday with the miners; The conference will be held at the request of the latter, and the subject to be discussed is an advance m the hewing rate. ARTESIAN WELLS. Enormous artesian wells have been •track near Walgett yielding five million gallons daily. They are the largest yet found m the colony. MILDURA. The Premier says that the statement by the Minister for Agriculture to the effect that the Government would assist Mildura as long as necessary was not warranted. The Government will, he adds, give temporary relief until the Commission submits its report. MAXIM GUfIS. Adelaide, May 9 The Government has decided to immediately order six Maxim guns.

Cenus Returns.

Dtjnbdin. May 8 TheDanedin e'ectorale ha 3 16*944 males and 19,016 females, aurt Dunedin with the immediate auburba hid a population of | 46,176. ? Wellington, May 8 Counties — Whangarei 7005. increase 885 ; j Manukau 12,447, increase 522 ; Whan gar oa \ 976, increase 98.

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They say that misory loves company, and they have had it so often it has passed into a ' proverb. Yes it isn't an all-round truth I Some kinds of misery detest company. They want to be left alone. They hate to be elbowed and questioned and talked to. A wounded dog will always crawl into some retired place by itself. The instinct of I badly injured men, after a battle is the Bame. | Ailmeuta that are mostly fancy, tend to set i tongues wagging. Bnt real, genuine and dangerous diseases don't incite to speech. Crises which are big with fate usually come and go m quiet. That is why Mrs Souffham had no desire for the society of even her best friends at a certain time she is going to tell us about. 1 'Up to April, 1881,'; she writ3s, 'I never i knew what it was to be ill. At that time I began to feel that something was amiss with me, I had no relish for my meals, and after 1 eatiug ny ohesfc felt heavy and painful, and my heart would beat and thump as though , it meant to leap out of its place. Presently I became so swollen round the waist that I was obliged to unloose my clothing, as 1 could not bear anything to touch that part of my body* ' Even the lightest food gave me pain ; a ' little fish setting my heart to beating at a great rate. My feet were cold, and cold, clammy sweats would break out all ovtr me, leaving me exhausted and worn oat. At night I got no sleep to speak of , and m the morning I felt more tired than when I went to bed. I also suffered a great deal from my feet being puffed up and sore. I could scarcely get about the house. When I went shopping I had to ride to the town and back, 'as I could only walk a few yards. *As time went on I lost flesh and strength more and more, and gave up hope of ever recovering the precious health I had so sadly lost. I took medicines, and con- sulted a clever doctor at Derby who ex- amined me and said my heart was weak He also gave me medicines, but I got only temporary ease from them, and m a short time was as bad as before. All this time I was so nervous and depressed that I had no desire for company. On the contrary I seemed to want to be alone with my misery. Even a knock at the door frightened me, as though I expected bad news, yet I did not really. My nerves and fancies ran away with my knowledge and judgment. Thou- sands of women who have suffered m this way will understand what I mean. ' Year after year I remained m this con. dition, and what I went through I cannot put m words, nor do I wish to try. It will answer the purpose to say that 1 existed thus for eleven and a half years, as much dead as alive. I spent pounds on pounds m physic, but was not a whit the better for any of it. ' '■ lln October, 1892, a book was left at our house, and 1 read m it of cases like mine being cured by Mother Seigel's Syrup. I got a bottle from Mr Bardel, the chemist m Normanton Street, Derby, aad when I had taken this medicine for a few days, my appetite waa better and I had less pain. I kept on taking it, nnd soon my food agreed with me and I gained strength. * After this I never looked behind me, but steadily got stronger and stronger. When I had taken three bottles I was quite like a new woman. All the nervousness had left me; and my heart was sound as a bell. Since then I have enjoyed good health, and all who know me say my recovery is remark- able. I am confident that Mother Seigel's Syrup jeas the means, m the hand* of Provi- dence, of saving my life ; and out of gratitude and m hope of doing good, 1 freely consent to the publication of this statement. (Signed) (Mrs) Ann Scuff ham, Cooper's Lane, Laceby, Grimaby, May Ist, 1895. This letter is endorsed by Mr William J, Tollerton, of the same town, who vouches for the truth of what Mrs Scuffham has said as he personally know of the circumstances of her illness at the time they occurred. No comment can add a jot to the force of this open, candid, and sincere communication. Whosoever reads it must needs be moved and convinced by it. The disease which filled this woman's life with pain and misery for nearly twelve years was indigestion or dyspepsia, an ailment sly and cunning as a snake m the grasß - and as dangcrons. Send for the book of which Mrs Scnfi'ham speaks, and read the symptoms m order that you may know wl at it is, and how to deal with it. The book costs you nothing, yet it would bs worth buying as if every leaf were hammered gold.



CHAFF BAGS. ANT ED secoiid.! and CHAFF j BAGS In any quantity. Apply . 5 26 DAVID THOMAS. AFTERNOON TISA. HAVING ACQUIRED the Business lately conducted by Mk F. S, Jeffries, Coleman'a Buildings, I have pleasure m announcing that A FIRST-OLASS RFFRESHMENT ROOM has been added, which is under the supervision • of a ... Lady . attendant. Patrons may therefore rely on receiving every attention. ' " Please note address— ; H. DIGGLE, Coleman's Buildings, East Street. 3 216 ORANGE BAZAAB. A BAZAAR and Sale of Work will ■**• be held m the Orange Hall on May 23, In aid of the Building Fund. Friends who have promised Prodnce and other Goods will kindly . deliver same at Mb Davis' Store, Royal Hotel. 4 184 Try Wright's Family Brand Coffee ; to be obtained from all Grocers and Storekeeper



MONEY. \ ]U[ONEY TO LEND on Freehold «**• Security at current rates of interest. Apply to MR C. W. PURNELL, Solicitor, 4 174 Montgomery's Buildings, BT. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton SERVICES. SUNDA V— 8.30 am-HolyCommunion Rev T. A. Hamilton; 11 am., Morning Prayer, Rev T. A, Hamilton ; 2.30 p an., Children's Service and Catechising (IV. V. and VI. Standards % of both Schools) m St Stephen's Schoolrgom —Rev T. A. Hamil- ton ; 3 30 p.m., Holy Baptism, Rev T. A. Hamilton; 6.30, Evening Prayer, Rev T. A. Hamilton. DROMORE — 3 pm, Mr WV ■■-*■•■ Bowman Fox. N O T I cIT~ H. S. DBUMMOND, Of Opawa, LS AUIHORISED to Collecfc All Accounts due to W. DRUMMOND, late of Ashburton, and his Receipt, will j be Sufficient Discharge for the same. 543 W. DRUMMOND , Wholesow and Refreshing-— Nt.w Venus



foj[~ ■ LAMPS. 1 Hf LAMPS, LARGEST SHIPMENT Invite Inspection,



DAVID THOMAS, (Late Matspn, Oox and Co.) Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON, Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of Live Stock— Tinwald and Aehburton AlternaMy Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc., oarVhoXn" Sales A Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission . t« ' Oleari jg Sales as per arrangements AGENT FOR— Matson and 00, Ohristchurch • Booth, McDonald and 00, Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip *. Massey-H arris Reaper aud Binder . London and Lancashire Insurance Company , -_-' Graham's Foot Rot Composition . Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunedin Planet Junibr Garden and Field Toolb Belfast Manures ■■■'■■■■■ %; T^ g l oinf ° rUQ my Rukaia Clicntean(l oih c™ that I have appointed Mr W Babcock as my Agent m the Bakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Ashburfcon "LGKBAT RKDUCTION IN PKIOE OF 1 LANET JE. TOOLS. David Thomas, ASHBUBTONj



|^___j_ ,^^_ Business Notces. FOR SALB 1778 AcieF, 3 koodi., bing H.S. 27828. 275d8.. 80161, 80152, near Methven, wL^Ta * 8 it" f a T: This Farm is weil ™pro«d, most of it being m Gra PP . The land is good, aud grows heavy crops of Turnips, Oats, and | Glover  subdivided mto several paddocks with plenty of water. Ensy terms of pajroent.. Price verj low. . ; A L 8 O s — ft nJ° t 93 l CreS 'p bC i nß .nfi? 7( L 3 lj 2738^' 27389 > 27390 ' 81<tQated nearDromore, and known as Bobert Ol«.k'. F«rm. The land is m Bplendid order, fences good Led wnfhf.^ ° C T^ Vi AcWB »?w feeing pnVi^^W, with Vhich Qvsl heed will be sown. The balance of the land fe m c%ver,MSt» and three years old— a splendid s'nke. Easy term?. Price very low Either of these Farms is well worth the attention of would be investor, as they 8 8 tatio°ns? U8 P> *'" b ° th WeU situated ' bein « close «o Baihwj 'amfto tort w^hTf " Lißm ° re ' A inwstmeat f » ™J™ with imp A L 8 O— AM^A A T !h^ 1 im P roved »ne«rLismore; good l.n^well watered, and sub- low m aSB J * P ro P orfcion read y for topping. Terms easy. Price very A L S O— 180 Acres, adjoining Majfield Township, kDown as D. Kella»han' B Farm. Hoose and Out-baildings ; well improved ; plenty of water. i, aa y SS. Pr"e very low. * A L S O— Several other Properties, Ashburton Town Sections, and Mrs Quinn's House DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton.



Tender UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD DISTRICT. mENDERS are called for Hhingling JL some seventy chaios, more or loss, of the Road from Mr Sargent's towards Digby'e bridge, twenty yards of shingly to the chain. Particulars of the work can be obtained on application to thte Clerk. Tenders to be addressed to the Chairman maiked 'Tender' and left st the Board's office Before NOON OF SATURDAY NLXT, the 16th inst. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By Order, JOHN DAVISON, 5 29 Olprk. TENDERS. ~ fTIKNDERS are invited for CROPPING ■ 2^o Acres at Westerfield (one crop •a's). t'ai'.irulars can be obtained from Jd k D Thomas, with whom Tenders may he left up to SATURDAY, May 16. 5 54 , TENDERS. TO LET, by Tender, 125 Acres Turnip Feed, ad Dromore, adjoining South Road. Tenders mußfc be lodged with the undersigned by SATURDAY, May 16. P. HANRAHAN, 5 83 Ashburtos; TENDERS. rpHE Hampstead Town Board invite _L Tenders for Carting about 300 cubic yards of Shingle to Church and Oxford Streets. Specification at Mail Office. Tenders to be sent to the undersigned by noon on MONDAY, May 18. G. W. ANDREWS, Chairman Hampstead Town Board. 582 Henry Zander. WILLIAMS' Patent "Snowflake" Washing Machine rpHE SUCCESS OF THE AGE! Clothes require no rubbing. A marvel of simplicity. Will wash Blankets with the greatest ease Great saving of time and labor. Can now be inspected on my premises- Henry Zander, SOLE AGENT FOR THE COUNTY. 4 217 OARBOLIZED WHEAT PROTECTOR rrfHIS season* shipment Is now to JL han*'. With the enormous success tc achieved lasb season, Farmers will do well to order early HIGHEST TESTIMONIALS from ill Farmers m the County who have used ifc. It will add five bushels per acre to the yield, and at the same time save a quarter bushel per acre m seed. Those who study their own interests, will use no other. Henry Zander, SOLE AGENT FOR THE COUNTY 4 218 Henry Zander aas now for sale— Cornsacks (full-sized) Cornsacks Seaming Twine (5 ply) India, China and Ceylon Teas (Direct from the Growers) Mauritius and Queensland Sugars Wines and Spirits -Ales and Stout Manning and Co.'s Colonial Ale | GUNS (Hollis> GUNS Ammunition. Ammunition. Of Every Description Barbed and Fencing Wire Eansomes and Horn sbys Plough-Shares Crockery and Glassware Etc. Highest Market Prices Paid FOR GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS, OATS AND OATEN SHEAF CHAPfc 1 Clearing Sales Conducted, and Saleyards Regularly Attended under the supervision ofj Me David Zander, Auctioneer. Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT WOOL, STOCK AND STATION AGENT AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutußl Provident Sooleb



'■■" Pui lie Notices. r *-'■-■ •-•- . ()Di> FELLOWS 1 XT ALL ALL NATIONS FANCY FAIR. THURSDAY, "i'RIDAY & \ SATURDAY, MAY 14, 15 and 16. NOVELTIES! WONDERS!! UNIQUE DISPLAYS!!! Fairies' Retreat, Greek, Spanish, Swiss, and Italian Maidens, etc. Large Assortment of ttaeful and Fancy Articles. Grrain, Produce and Fruit on Sa'e. NO RAFFLES ! NO HIGH PRICKS! PROMENADE CONCERT EACH EVENING. A First-class LU.JSCH will be Provided on SATURDAY, from 12 noon, at a charge of One Shilling. Country friends please note. Opening Ceremony at 7. 45 p.m., THURSDAY, Admission Sixpence, re- turnable on first 2b 6d purchase. SATURDAY— Free during daytime. Proceeds m aid of Primitive Methodist Church Fund, and Parsonage Building Scheme. 5 70 GRAND CAKE COMPETITION IN CONNECTION WITH ALL NATIONS FAIB, TO BE HELD IK T\TEW ODDFELLOWS' HALL. THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND SATUBDAY, M \Y 14, 15, and 16. I ENTRIES FREE. I To be made with W. O. Davis. All Cakes to be made and Cooked at Honif, All Exhibits put m for Competition to become the property of the Com- mittee, and be sold m the Evening. EXHIBITS MUST BE DELIVERED AT THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL, by 10 .'a.m., on THjE 16TH INSTANT. i I—For1 — For the best Loaf Some-made Bread, not le»s than 21bs, first prize value 15s, given by Mrs J. W. Hardley; second prize 2s 6d, given by Mrs J. Treziae. 2 — For the best Fruit Cake, not lobs than 2lba, value ss, given by Mr L. F. Andrewes 3— For the best Sponge Cake, not lesa than 2lbs, value s*, N.Z. Clothing Factory 4— For the best Sponge Jam 8011, half dozen, cabinet photos, given by Mr J. Mitchell s— For the best Sponge Sandwich, cash 2s 6d, given by Mrs Pnillips 6— For the best collection of small Cakes, 3 varietieo, 4 of each, cash 2s 6.1, given by Mr R. Friedlander 7 — For the best plate of Jam Tarts, not loes than 6, cash 2a 6J, given by Wr O. Digby 8 —For the best plate of Biscuits, cash 2s 6d, given by Mr Hanmcr 9— For the best collection of small Cakes, 6 varieties, 4 of each, clock, given bj' Mr jr. Jesson 10— For the best Tea Cakes, best 12, glass jag, given by H. M. Joues 11 — Best 12 Scones, made with Thomas' flour, first prize lOOIbs bag flour, given by Mr E. Thomas. 12— Best 12 Sconps, made with Rollitt'a flour, 1001 b bag, given by Rollibt and Co. 13— 803t 0 Scones, made with Excelsior Baking Powder, prize given by the Agent 14 — Best Iced Cake, not more than olba, value 53, given by Shearman liros, 15— Best Ginger Cake, cash 2s, given by Mr Williamson 16 — Best dish of Fancy Butter, 6 bottles cordial, value 12s, Mr C. M. Brooke SJPKCIAL PRIZES Prizes will be given for the following exhibits: — I— - Best 6 Arti6cial Flowers (paper), cash 2s 6d, given by Mr E. Stephens 2—Bost basket Artificial Flowers, door mat 53, given by Mr J. W. Hardley 3 — Best Drawing m PeDcil, for children under 15 years, value ss, given by Mr T. Undrill 4— Best Oil Painting, for children under 15 years, cash ss, given by Mr H. H. Sharplin s— Best Oil Painting, open to all, artist's colorß 103 6d, given by Mr J. Wilson Entries, 6*d each, for the special prizes, to be made with W. C. Davis. 5 71 ITlTaweieTco. HAVE pleasure m announcing to their town and country friends that they are now showing an ENTIRELY NEW STOCK OF Winter Goods Comprisimg Men's, Youths' and Boys' Clothing m the latest styles and best materials. Men's and Youths' Tweed Overcoats and Waterproof Clothing m stock and made to measure. A choice stock of Patterns to select from at very lott prices, fit guaranteed, A splendid assortment of the best makes of Flannelettes, Shirtings, Calicoes, Sheetings, etc, etc. ENGLISH AND COLONIAL BLANKETS And a nice lot of Dress Goods m Serges and Tweeds, suitable for the season. All these goeds will be found sterling value and will give satisfaction. —BOOTS AND SHOES— AH eteeg. Standard, Zealandia, and ' olher noted brands m stock and to arrive, offering at prices to ensure a quick sale. COMPLETE STOCKS OF IRONMONGERY GROCERIES CROCKERY and GLASSWARE OATS CHAFF BRAN and TOLLARD ALWAYS IN STOCK. SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. If you want delicious Coffee try the celebrated Family Brand; to be obtained everywhere %



Fttnefal Nott^- FUNERAL NOTICE. THfi Friends of MrX, A. Hickjiax, of Tinwald, are respectf ally informed that the funeral of his beloved son, David James, will move from the County Eospical on MONDAY, 11th inst., at 2 30 ' p.m. for the Ashburton Cemetery. ■■ BAKER BROS., 5 80 Undertakers. T. Bullock. SATURDAY, MAY 16* 1896. Important Sale of Property, situated close to the Mount Somers Township and Railway Station. MR T. BULLOCK has received in- structions from Mr John McClimont to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date, about) 50 Acres 50 Situated between the Mount Sonaers township and the Railway. A portion close to the Station 1b divided into building allotments, varying m urea from £-acre to If acre, and other allot- ments of from 5 to J 5 acres. This property is well situated, part of it is adjoining the Railway Station, and the remainder between the road leading to the Traffic Bridge and the Railway Line, all In English grasses. This sale, affords a favorable opportunity to persona desirous of acquiring building sites, or a small farm, or stock paddocks, close to the station, Very liberal terms of payment. Note time of sale, 1130. T. BULLOOK, 5*74 Auctioneer. FOR SALE, OR TO LET TO A FIRST CLASS TENANT. A(\ ACRES, on which is erected a *" newly built dwelling house of live room b, with verandah, fronting the Race- course Road, and part of the Grango Estate. _ < j This property Is conveniently situated, ' being not; far from the County Saleyards and Show Grounds, very healthy locality. If sold, exceptionally easy terms of pay- ment will be accepted. T. BULLOCK To persons desiroas of settling m the North Island. TJIOR SALE CHEAP, 145 acres, 2 P roods, 24 perches. North of Auck- land, m the Ahutoatoa District. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK., CHEAP PKOPJBRIY. ; FOR SALE, by order of the Mortga- gee, price £147, being T.S. numbered 535, Peter street, containing 4 -acre, on which is erected a Four-roomed Cottage with verandah and iron roof, stable, shed, &c. This property is i oentrally situated, being near the Railway Station and Post Office, and should prove a remunerative Investment. T BCLLOOK. TO LET— Shop and Dwelling m East Strest, lately occupied by Mr R. Lewis; T. BULLOOK. OFFERS are invited for any of the following Town Sections, each containing £ acre : — 755 Peter Street 818 Aitken Street 822 Cox Street 711 Wills Street 1 842 Corner of Ait ken and Casts Streets. Liberal terms if required. T. BULLOUK, Agent. TO OWNERS OF RICH HEAVY LAND, SIIBRP FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOR SALE, O A H'lK ACRES GOOD SHEEP Ztt I D OOUjNTRY. situated m Shepherd's Bush Survey District, being R.S. 28486 and others. Very suitable for working with rich heavy land. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE an improved Farm of 156 Acres, divided into 7 Convenient -izd paddocks, nearly all m Knsjlish graß^es, all well watered and conveniently situated near a echoi.l. i Easy terms of payment. For full par* 'iculara apply to T. BULLOOK. TO LX , at a low renal, viz, 6s per we<k, Shop and Dwelling m Moore Screet. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY, OOQ ACRES near Maronan, partly 000 Fenced. Persona desirous of Purchasing a block such as the above, are invited to inspect. Low Price will be accepted, and exceptionally easy terms of payment. Full particulars on applica- tion. T. BULLOCK. BUILDING SITES FOR SALE as follows : •— T.S. 732, Wills Street. Capital site for a house, first class land. Price £35. T.S's. 994, 995, half an acre, corner of Walker and Peter Streets, West. Price £20 each. T.S. 875, Grey Street, good land. Price £25. T.S., Aitken Street, East. Price £14 10d. T.S. 860, Grey Street. Prloe f25 10s. Cottage and Section well situated m Moore Strset. Price £135. T. BULLOCK. D. Thomas. TO CLOSE AN ESTATE. BULLOOK^AROADE, SATURDAY, MAY 23^' 1896. MR DAVID THOMAS (In conjunc- tion with Messrs H. Matsnn & Co., Christcharoh), has received instruc- tions from Messre A. Orr and G. Murdock, trustees m the estate of the late Mr Jas. Stark, to Ofier by Public Auction, as above, — 1 THAT FIJBST-CLASS FARM, Situated near WILLOUGHBY, And known as A. McKenzie's, Containing 204a 1b 15p, Deposited Plan 340, park of Lob 3, Longbeach Subdivision. . The land is reclaimed swamp of FIRST , CLASS QUALITY, subdivided into six paddocks, with good House and other outbuildinge. i Land such as this is not now often ' placed on the market, and as it has to be ' sold to close the Estate, It is well worthy 1 of the attention of any one m search of a REALLY GOOD FARM. : Terms Easy. Sale at 2 p.m. DAVID THOMAS, 6 65 Asfebnitoni



H&iixn6i' and Graves. Hanmer & Grayes. WE have much pleasure m inform- ing the Farmers and the Public generally m the Ashburton County, that we have m Stock ALL KINDS OF GOODS WHICH ARE Rt QUIRED ON FARMS, LARGE OR SMALL, SUCH AS Fencing Wire, Barbed Wire, Sheep Netting with centre strand, Binder Twine, Cornsacks, Woolpacks, beaming Twine, Branding Oils m Blue, Red, & Black, Flour, Sh a rp b, Bran, Fine Salt, Coarse Salt, Rock Salt, English (Superphosphates, Bone Dust, all kinds of Agricultural Seeds, the germination of which is tried before being offered for Sale, TEA, SUGAR, Etc. We shall be represented at the WEEKLY AUCTION SALES, and are prepared to conduct the SALES OF PROPERTIES AND STOCK PRIVATELY. Hanmer & Grayes, WfiST STREET. Hanmer & Grayes. KNOWING that the DEAREST THING m the world is CHEAP SEED, we have decided to make this brwich of our business a specialty, and have accordingly made pnrchases of Grain and Seeds from other localities than m jur immediate neighbourhood. s WE HAVE ON SALE— SEBD TARTARS from the Waimate Estate. SEED DUNS from Winchester and Femuka heavy lands. SEED SPARROWBILLS fr<?m South- land. A grand change. SEED CANADIANS off several out- ilde Estates. SEED WHEAT. HJSCAN, PEARL, HUNTER'S, AND VELVET, Clean and true to name. We shall keep SUTTON'S GUARAN- CEED SEEDS m Stock during the soming sowing season, ai d all Turnip, Rape and Clover Seeds will ba of the very oest quality. HANMER~&~ GRAVES. public Notices. TE KORBRO. THE Annual Meeting of this Society will be held at thn Orange Hall back room), on TUESDAY, May 12, a* J p.m. H. H. FOOKS, 5 48 Hon. Secretary. MR W. S. MASLIN^ CXf ILL ADDRESS THE ELECTORS OP RAIsGITATA, m the HALL, SPRINGBURN, ON TUESDAY, MAY 12, and m the SCHOOLROOM* MOUNT SOMERS, ON WEDNESDAY MAY 13 Meetings will commence at 7 30 p.m. 5_78 CHAFF. CHAFF. CHAFF WANTED,— 1000 Tons OATEN CHAFF. 463 FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. IO LBT FOR A TKRM, THE FARM belongi g to Mr John ! Davison, situated m the Athburton Forks, containing 28 Acres, with well built House thereon. Full particulars FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ld.,» 4 90 Land and Stock Agents: A PUBLIC TRIAL OF THE JMassey-Harris THREE-FURROW PLOUGH TIT ILL take place ab MR ROBERT GILMOUR'3 FARM, at ASH TON, ON FBIDAY, MAY 15, 1896, at 2 o'clock. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LiMrTKl>. D 86 LIVERY & BAIT STABLES. MRS G. F. SCOTT desires to notify that she has disposed of her business as Livery Stablekeeper, Burnett Street, Ashburton, to MR J. IJiOYD, and trusts that he will be accorded the same liberal amount of eupporb she has always received, IN REFERENCE to the above I can confidently assure the Public that good Horses only will bo kepfa m my Stables, and Traps from a Dog-oarb to a Waggonette, Pony Cart, etc., can always be obtained from me -, also Saddle Sorses and Vehicles at all hours at reasonable charges. 4 137 J. LLOYD.



Public Notices JOHN McOONNELL, General Blacksmith and ShoeingaraUh IBEG TO THANK my Customers m the Wakanul and Surrounding Districts for their past support, - and to inform them that I am now Shoeing Hick aat 59. and Draughts ab 6s. 4 214 FREEZING SPACE. TT7E CAN OFFER those of our Clients who are desirous of Shipping Frozen Meat to London, SPACE for a few thousand Sheep and Lambs, Frompb delivery can be taken. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. 4^ TO LET. /"YFFICES m Wesb Street.— Appply FRIEDLANDER BROS, LIMITED. 1 5_77 VI7 E HAVE FOR SALE CRUSHED PIG FEED, CHEAP FRIBDLAJSDER BROS., Ltd./ 5 78 miSg A. €t. KOOD IS PREPARED to Teach Drawing m its various branches ; also Sketching and Painting from Nature In water and oils. Orders taken for Painting resi- dences. Hours of attendance at Studio, Arcade, on Tuesdays and Fridays, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 4 61 loz Prevention IS WORTH POtfJSIXS OF CURE Why ruin your Reapers and ttfowex< by using inferior Lubricating Oils, whtc* tire your horses and clog the Machines, when you can obtain a true Lubricant ike Valvoliib which has been thoroughly tested all over he world and pronounced Unequalled. Obtainable from all Storekeepers or th Agents EBWAED EEECE & SONS OHRISTOHUROH TTTANTED Known — Having bought » ▼ our Winter Supply of Blankets and Flannels before the great advance m prices we intend giving our friends full benefit of same.— Mitchell and Tuhner iTT ANTED Known— Our Season's W Dresses m all the New Colonial Tweeds and Choice Home Materials now opened. An inspection invited. — MITCBEH, AND TUKNEB,



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