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(PER PRISH AS OCIA.TION.) LI HUNG CHANG. London, August 8 The China Association has enter tained Li Hung Chang at a banquet. In replying to the toast of his health he referred to his remarkable recog nition, and the British friendship, and be spoke of the necessity of an exten sion of commercial relations between Great Britain and China. Li Hung Chans to-day laid a wreath on General Gordons statue m Trafalgar Srquare, and himself and suite bowed reverent'y during the ceremony. Afterwards, m the presence of the boys from the Gordon Home, the Chinese Viceroy placed a wreath on Gordon's cenotaph m St Paul's, with the inscription— ' « To a soldier and friend of China, a tribute of respect." August 9. - The Queen has decorated Li Hung Chang. _ TOUR OF THE CZAR AND CZARINA. St Fbtebsburo. August 8 The Czar and Czarina, who will be accompanied by Prince Labanoff, the , Foreign Minister, leave on a tour of { Europe and Great Britain towards^the , end of August. They propose to visit 4 Vienna, Berlin, Copenhagen, London, Pariß, and Darmstadt, returning home m October. RESIGNATION OF PRINCE , HOHENLOHE. 1 Berlin, August 7 < A Leipsic newspaper states that Prince Hohenlohe has resigned the Chancellorship. MAJOR LOTH ACRE. ( August 8. i - The German Press refer unfavorably t to the acquittal of Major Lothaire. OUTRAGES BY TURKS. c Athens, August 8 t Two thousand Turks forced an entry into Herakleion, despite the efforts of , the officials, and the Russian Vice- Consul was assaulted.

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THE IRISH LAND BILL. DEFEAT OF GOVERNMENT. London, August 7 The Government defeat m the House of Lords on amendments to the Irish Land Bill will, it is believed, seriously embarrass the Premier and place the measure m jeopardy. August 8. The Irish Land Bill has passed through Committee. The Standard asserts that the Government will move m the House that the amendments by the Lords be not agreed to, and that virtually the whole House will side with the Government. It is believed that the Upper Chamber will not insist on its amendments. ' The Times, referring to the prospect of a compromise, says the landlords must recognise that the Government has conceded much, and that it cannot accept the discredit of a failure August 9. The Duke of Devonshire re-assured his colleagues a* to the prospects of the Irish Land Bill.

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It Beeme like an absurdity, yet it is true al the came. I mean that you mgbt.have a cellar full of wood and coal and still shiver with cold ; and you would if it were not for one thing. ' Ob, that is co obvious,' yoa may Bay. 'It was hardly worth while to hint at it. Anyone oan see it wi h his eyes shut. ▲11 tha better for me then ; I Bhan't have to explain. And by the same sharpness yoa will be able to pick out the important point m two short letters I am about to copy toe yon. The first runs tbci : 'In December, 1890, my daughter, (Mrs M. J. Mather) got into a low, weak, nervous condition. Do what ebe would she oould not get up her strength. Gradually she wanted away nntil everyone thought ehe waß m a decline, and had not long to live. In fact, Bbc wbb bo low and de jected she did not oare whether she lived or not. She was under a dootor for six months, but his medicines did her no good. My husband then said, • My daughter, I will now see what I oan do for you.' What he meant was that he would have her take a medioine called ' Mother Seigel'a Curative Syrup.' He had used it himself when he was ill, and thought it might prove as beneficial to her aa it had to him. " - • Mrs Mather said the was willing to iry the Syrup, although she bad little or no fai h m its helping one ss bad as she was. For if she really bad consumption we know there is no onre for that. My bußbahd, however, got a bottle from Mr Hulme, the obemist, m Boohdale Roid, and my daughter began taking it. After the first bottle we sa* a great improvement. She could eat, and the food gave her no pain. She continued with this rem«dy, and gradually gained strength, but it took some time to bring her round, she was so very weak. After a time ehe was able to get about, and never looked behind her. Since then sho has been strong and well. "We have told many perßoos now Mother Seigel's Syrup restored her to sound health, and are willing you Bhould publish this statement of the facts. (Signad) (Mrs) Margaret Watson, 11, Ruby Street, Bury, Ojt. Bth, 1895.' lln March, 1893,' says the second le'ter, ' I began to fail m health. lootJld note»yex aotly what ailed me. I felt* low, weak, and tired, end had no. strength for anything. My Appetite fell away and what little food I ate gave me great pain at the ohest and side, My hands and feet were oold, and nearly all the colour left me. I was often m so great pain I oould hardly do any work. I was frequently sick, and oould keep no kind of food down. • I got weaker and weaker, m epite of all that was done, and had to be off my work for seventeen weeks. In this way I went on un til November of the Bame year— lß93, Then I happened to read about Mo' her Seigel's Syrup and what it had done for others suffer* ing like me. I got a bottle of this medioine bom MrW. Hey wood, grocer, m 0 dham Road, and after taking only the half of it I felt muoh better. I oould eat without pain, and was Btronger and brighter every way. When I had finished the bottle I wag quite cured, and have had note! urn of the com-' plaint since. I have told many others about what the Syrup did for me, and out of thankfulness I am willingmy letter should be made pnblio. (Signed). Miss Ly dia B. Morton, 1 Greaves Street, Middleton Junotion, near Manchester, October lOtb, 1895.' Both these ladies say that they were very weak, and that their food— of whioh they oould take but little— did them no good. In the midst of plenty they were ad ually starv ing. So muoh wasted was onaof them that it was believed she had consumption. The event showed that they both suffered from dyspepsia, and nothing else. Bat that *as quite enough j and besides it often runs into consumption and other fatal maladies. By setting the stomaoh right Mother Seigel's Syrup fully oured them both. Goals and wood are useless without means to light a fire ; and bread and meat are ac nothing unless we oan digest them and make them part of our flesh and bone. That is easy to see and important to remember. And it i 9 its power to help nature work this transformation that makes Mother Setgel'fi Syrup 80 wooderfql a remedy,

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1 (VKll PRI.S-> ASSOCIATION ) ' BRITISH TRADE. London, Augus 9 The imports for J uly have decreased by £714,600, and the exports have increased by £775,300. SIR JOHN MILLAIrf. Sir John Millais is sinking. THE CHARTERED COMPANY Government has given no.tice to remove Mr Labouchere from the committee of enquiry into the charges against the Chartered Company, and to substitute Sir G. O. Morgan. STEAMER MISSING. The British steamer Mushtara, from Bombay to Suakim, is twenty-four days out, and it is feared she is lost. Mie carried stoxes and specie. UNITED STATES PRESIDENCY New York, August 9 The Herald says Governor Hill will support Bryan and Sewell.

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SHEARING. Sydney, August 10 Shearing is m full swing m the western districts, except at Butterbone Station, Dubbo, where the men struck against a reduction from £1 to 17s 6d. All is quiet, however. UNSEATED. Brisbane, August 10 Mr Keogh was unseated for Rose wood electorate on the ground that he is interested m a Government contract. A DARING ROBBERY. Melbourne;, August 9 A dariog robbery was committed at Oarreton. Mr Williams, grocer, was leaving his store late on Saturday night with £25 m his pocket, when he was seized by three armed men. A desperate struggle followed", and when J the neighbors came to his assistance they were faced at bay by the thieves, who got away with the money.

The Matabele Rising.

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Capetown, August 7 Colonel Beresford's infantry, sup ported by Maxim guns, was advancing on a kopje held by the Matabele when a strong force of ihe latter from an ambush only forty yards away charged them. A most desperate struggle took place, and the fighting was almost the hottest seen there. Colonel Beresford, finding himself hardly pressed, sig nalled for support, and it was m i advancing to his aid that Major Kershaw was shot. August 9. A prisoner taken at Matoppo states that the enemy is inclined to treat for peace, except the Indunas. They are losing heart at the recent reverses.

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Public Notices WALKER'S BOT-FLY S REMEDY. Ohertsey, January 15, 1593 • ! To Mr HeßeUine. Agent for Walker's Boi fjj Rerpedies, AsbburtGn w :• Sp,— l oonHider it my duty to add m? testimony to fhe marvellous effects of 'hi remedies I got from yea on my horße. fl( got so bad that I hsd to lay him op. Nc matter whai I gave him he kept losing condition and beoame so weak that he cou!d scarcely stand. I oarefuly followed the direq: tions on the bot den and Bbjnly af'.er gett- ir.g the last bottle he pesseii Lots, and Bt once bppan to mend, and m a few daya fit for hia work. lam confident only for Lhei remedy he would have died. I can highly recommend it, believing it has no equal.— WiuaAsr STRraaFKiaiow. ; Laurißton, August 18, 1894 \ Mr Heseltino, — Sir, I think it is only righij that I should tell you and my neighboring? farmers that I am thoroughly satisfied wii3 Walker's Bot Fly Remedieß I got from youj After eeeiog the state of the stomaoh of my' bone that died, I beoame alarmed about ther rest of my stock as they all looked bad, I drenohed eight, following oarefully the direc- tions, It oleaned them out thoroughly and) m a few days there was a wonderful change for, ther better I oan highly reoommend it and would advise farmers to lose no time m drenching their stook lest they have their horses dropping dead as I had, I believe it to be the only safe and cwtain oure for tha goffering of horses Jambs Lzuon - Ashburton Forks, March 1, 1894 ' Mr J Heßeltine. Sir— l em very glad to tell you that Walker's Bot-fly Remedies/ I got from you proved quite a success with; my dying horse. He was ailing for some days, - hia coat got very dry, the skin tight, a running at the nose and a very bad cough ; and was ; scarcely able to walk about; we quite expeoted he would die. X heard a good d6al about Walker's Bot Fly Remedies, end gave it with the>moßt satisfactory results, and shortly after be get the last bottle he began to im- proTe and by the end of a week was able fo ; work hearty and well I believe it to be a mediaine rttftiualled, and con recommend it with all confidence to all horse ownere, as the ; best boree remedy m the market. i Edwabd Cobbeii Greenwood Farm, Southbridge, Auguet 2, 1892 Mr Walker. Sir, — I am glad to bear testu nsony to the wonderful effeois of your Bot' Fly-fly Remedies. One of my beet horses be- came very bad ; the ekin tight, the eye life- , less and a bod color, and got low m condition Anziouß io finish ploughing a paddock I did not want (o lay him up until he beoame nn- , able to lift hiß feet or do any more. We had 1 to help him into a stable I gave him jour Remedies, and tne treatment you pre-< eoribed, and m a few days he was quite; better, and new at his work, hearty and well - I quite believe, had I not given him your Remedies, he would have died. You oan use this as you please. Robbbt. Thompson Seaside Farm, Wakanui, April 14, 1894 Mr Walker.Dear Sir,— l have great pleasure m informing you that the bot-fly mixture I got frcm Mr Heseltine, your c gent, was a wonderful success. I had four horses Ftrioosly ill on December last. After using Bli- the remedies I could think of I was induced- to tiy your mixture. The result was mar- 't. vellcos. I strictly followed the directions: given erd m a week the horses were out of", doncer and recovering rapidly I drenched two more m February with the Bame result Ibej all put on fle&h rapidly, and are now m prime otde P Siewabt ChertEey, April 12, 1895 Mr HfEeliire, Ashburton, Agent for , Wnlker'B Bot-fly Eemecies Sib, — The remedies I got from you had a wouV.riful effict on my horse, ho get so bed hull had lo lay him up quite expecting io lots Lim I Hied the usual remedies lut ho only got woree, at last I gave him Walkers with astonishing results, Bot? eeme aw&y m htindfuls ond m a few daya be was hearty t-nd woU from tbe cfTcots of this remedy on «syJ ni.igbbours borscß and my own I consider bUfiFirg jo horse owners end cculd the poor uflferinK horses ppeßk tl ey would cerfainiy praise Walkers Bot-fly Berne di sas the bes ever introduced into this market Jchn Downie Anama, April 3, 1895 Mr Heseltine, Sib, — I haye phaßcre ia ying to the wonderful efWs of Walker's Bot-fly Remedieß on my kcrseß, They got very low m oopditior, ft cry ccat, and very ' tight ekin, acd lost all heart at their work. I bsfi to lay them up. Hearing so much about this remedy I deoided to give it a trial. I ollowed carefully the directions on the label and the retultß were fuch as to satisfy me that it ib *he only remedy for the eoiiering horse. I fim certain 1 got back the cost m tbei work inside a week. I shall oertaitly use it m future m preference to anything olee : AB it nas do equal M J Twkedie Mr Gross. Burnham, got the Remedy for ho^ee suffering last year ; on reaching home be w? Q dead. This season one took bad, also showinc '^B symptoms. He gave the Remedy, and thesec^ toy after, the horse pasßed bota m bnndrea *" and Ifl dom 8 weU * b AGENTS FOR BBBD ¥SrJ Sf? tine, Saddler; Reoab? v « H ™v|!t^ ! manufacture;r-k^ bx w^i-keb Can Reserve, Woolaton HENBY KNIGHT^ SINGLE TREE STORE, ALFORD FOREST AND METHVEN npHANKS the PubUc most heartily X • their constant support during the pas 14 years, and assures them that the qualit of New Goods m Drapery, New Zealan - Clothing, Trimmings, Hats, Bocta, (Mua ererfl' Boots being a specialty) Saddlery Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes of every kind, Oils, China, and Glassware, cannot be surpassed at ths prices Patent Medicines of all descriptions kept hi stock, with a large assortinenb of Stationery at low prices. Only Steel Roller Flour kept. Aeent for Nelson, Moate, and Co. 'a Teas. Also Indian, Arab, and Saxon. Orders by post promptly attended to, and goods delivered daily. . ; J. B. Chftpman, PAINTER, GLACIER, PAPERHANGER & SIGN- WRITER, THE ARCADE, next Mr 3. C. Duncan's, ] Ash burton, i T3EGS to Inform his old friends and the j Public, thab he has RE COMMENCED BUSINESS m Ashburton, and will bo glad to execute any work they may • \ entrust to him,- m hia well-kuown : jsatisfaotory manner. , • j J. K« Chapman. ' IF YOU ARE SIOE m any way whateve ' send a stamped envelope to our Agency, Well- : ington ; state the oase as minutely as pcs-iblo and you reoeive advfee by return post, Our ' agents are all qualified. If you enclose 2s tii i we will send you our best remedy for the case j lasting you two weeks. You save money acd i doctors' bills. Yon reoeive advice on nil { points, and the purest of remedies seat ft i no extra cost than if personally bought by ' doing your business with us by post. Con- 4 suit at once. Ailments whioh are at tho j time thought to be light, are ofte.n tyejfbogin- ning of serious consequences, whioh fll taken ( m time are oheoked and oared-.-^GBEATFoim Botanical Company, Wellington. 5 W' "ANI'ED Known— We intend to shake up every Boob Shop m Ashburton.— Mblioh's Clearing Boot Sale From the Tea Plant to the Tea Cup ' unadulterated and pure.-.tfii<s is Kozie Te4 :



"The Corner/ {Vale of surplus stock. To Clear some part of the Stock and make room for New Goods now on the way, we are ottering bargains m all departments. Heavy Melton Dress Goods Is 9d, Now Is A line 83in Scriped Flannelettes, 25 per cent under usual price • 50 pairs single-bed White Blankets 8s lid, worth 12s Gd About 12 Ladies' Tweed Ulsters, 20s to 30s ; Now 2s 6d to 3s 6d eacn ' 24 sTouths' Overcoats, sizes 13 to 2|, 5s each, abuut one-third their value A line of Ladies' Macintoshes much reduced A line of Ladies' Black Jackets, New and Fashionable Shapes, 30] per cent under usual prices 30doz Boys' Black School Caps, 6d each Ladies' Black Cashmere Gloves, 6d pair A fine stock of Ladies' Woollen Underwear as advised l , by the Lady Doctor. SAMPLES OF BATES' CORSETS TO BE SEEN. Kgf Country Ladies. — Beware of Itinerant Hawkers who ar© travelling the country, representing they are sole agents:; offering these Goods recommended by the Lady Doctor at 30 per cent abpve .A.shburton prices. W. H. COLLIER. F. Ferrman. I ~^r™ sal,. I BEOWN_ BBBAD. MR F. FERRIMAH has received 1 NOTICE. Instructions from Messrs Davis | Bros, to Rell the following valuable ' -•— properties, on account of their being one fWING to the great demand foa of the successful applicants for High- v/ bank:^ BROWN BREAD, I have- commenced 1 ALLENTON.— 4£ acres rich land, well the manufacture of Pure Whole Meal situated, upon which is built a new and very substantial Dwelling of seven rooms, Bread of special quality, with outbuildings. Persons requiring same may leave their HA VELOCK STREET. - £ acre, with good Dwelling House. Orders, which will be promptly attended to WILLS STREET.— 4 acre, with good D,e,Hn g Ho.se. 0»p,. al . OmM .ectio, W|L|JAM BRY ANT, TO LET. WILLS STREET BAKERY, MY SEVEN Roo^d Dwelling House, ! Ashburton. 8 19 etc, situated on half acre m Cox — • ' Street. Having disposed of my furniture '"" _' : ' I can give immediate possession. For TXT ANTED KNOWN. — Mbs Huffam, particulars apply vv having taken the premises lately A. H. FIELD* occupied by Mr G. Neill, intends to open same as Ladles' Dining and Refresh- D. Thomas,. menfc Rooms, where visitors will find a 820 Ashburton. long felt; want supplied. Meala at all „ , », hours. A few boarilers will jßnd all the Ym try the. New Vmu* T*U(C9 comfott» oi a hoB)9» i 196



Business Notices Working teen Wnatert TO KNOW THAT AHK SFLLING MEN'S LONG DOUBLE OJL&KI* COATS ] These are all d Usual Price 20a- For 10s 6d Brand New Goodb MEN'S STRONG DOUBLE OILSKIN COATS ( r™ . AnA »• Usnal Price 15s-For 8* 6d f J MBtln » awl MEN'S DOUBLE OILSKIN OROUSBRS GUARANTEED 1 Usual Price— 7s 6d for 4a 9d J Thoroughly Waterproof We have also received a Large Quantity of All Wool Tweeds, genuine Bargains, New Patterns, Strong end Durable, of which we ar making ' MEN'S SUITS TO MEASURE ' 3 Usual Price £4 10s — For £3 10< ; Usual Price £4 — For £3 Men's Trousers to Measure, usual prices, 25a — For 19s 6d Reputation is sufficient guaran'eo for the fit and wear of these Suits, efc [ THE LEADING TAILORS & OUTFTTTERB, ABHBURTO1 7 . b AGENTS FUR— Armioer'h Christchurch Steam Dye Works. Ladies' Dresses, etc., Dyed like New, and pressed ready for wear. Don't Forget The Fact THAT McDonald and McDiarmid ARE STILL IN THE FRONT RANK FOR PRICES IN BOOTS AND SHOES. Ladies' Morocco Walking Shoes from 4s 9d per pair Ladies' Glased" Walking bhoes from ... 5s 9d per pair Ladies' Dull Kid Walking Shoes from 5s 9d per pair Ladies' Evening Shoes from ... ... ... ... 3s* 6d per pair Men's Nailed Bluchers from 4s lid per pair Men's Good Pegged Colonial Kip Watertights from ... 12s 6d per pair Men's Leather Shoes from 6s 6d per pair Ladies , Gentlemen's, and Children's Warm Felt ' Slippers, Fur Bound Slippers, Wool-lined Slippers, m Great Variety. ANY Description of Boots and Shoes Made to Order or Repaired at Lowest Possible Prices. BK SURE AND VISIT THE CASH BOOT SHOP, BAST STREET J. NICHOLAS, Manager 1 ' ii i r .!■■ - i i. ii-n ii i - ' ** Important Notice. Closing- «if the Asliburton flrancb. T AST FEW WEEKS OF SALE. ■ * Further Rtduciions. STOCK. MUST BE OLEARBE *> ■ ■ G, L. BBATH & Co. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, ! AND AT CHRISTCHURCH. : _ : I



[advertisement ] MR BRYANT, Baker I \baß . ir, — The brtad I have had frot n your bakeiy m Ashburton, l havefoum veiy stood, and I have pleasure Jn reaoni mending it to all desiring hygienic bread — Yours truly, EMILY B. RYDER. Commercial Hotel, Augost 7, 1896 NOTICE. MR MADDEN, Baker. T\KAR Slß,— The sample of whole meal digestive bread you sent me I found most excellent, and I have great pleasure m recommending it. Yours truly, EMILY B. RYDER. Commercial Hotel, August 7, 1896. Henry Zander DAS NOW FOR SALE— WEKB* WIIK4T, HUNTER'S, TUSCAN, AND PEARL &JBJEI> ' O1T», DANISH, TARTAEIANS, CANADIANS, DUNS, AND SPARROW BILLS. CLOVER SEEDS of all descriptions, OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, BRAN AND SHARPS. CLEARING AND SKIN SALES CONDUCTED, AND SALEYARDS REGULARLY ATTENDED UKDB3 THE SUPERVISION OF] MR DAVID ZANDER, Henry Zander, QENERAL MERCHANT WOOL, STOCK AND STATION AGENT AGENT FOR— - Sun Fire Insurance Office iustra an Mutual Provident Society NOTICE. NOTICE. NOTICE. CONTINUATION OF CLEARING SALE FOR 14 DAYS LONGER, WHEN GENUINE BARGAINS WILL BfiJ OFFERED. ON account of the inolemeney of the weather for the past few weeks, I find a large number of my town and ooantry friends and customers have been unable to attend the CLEARING SALE now baing held, and m order to give everyone nn opportunity of securing a few of the Bargains cow on offer, I have decided to extend the time for another FOURTEEN DAYS. I would also rcqaeßt all those who can do bo conveniently, to Bend their orders and make their purchases m the early part of the week, bo that the neoeesary care, time, and attention can be given to their various requirements. Men's Colonial Tweed Suite from 22s 6d Men's Colonial Tweed Trousers from 7s 6d Boys' and Youths' Sac Suits, 7s 6d, 12s 6d, 15s Boys' and Youths' Knicker Suite from 7s 6d I Boys' Reefer Coats 6s 9d Men's, Youths' and Boys' Overcoats — Reduced prices Men's and Youths' Waterproof Coats and Oilskins — Reduced prices A Nice line ot Double Width Dress Goods from 10^d pc»r yd Colonial Dress Tweeds at Cost Grey Blankets from 7s 63, White Blankets from 8s 6d — All sizes m Stock at Low Rates Bruesels Carpets, Special Bargains, New Patterns Tapestry Hearth Rugs from 2s, Velvet Pile Bugs from 3s lid Floorcloths from 2s, 2yds wide — Linoleums Orockeryware, Glassware, Ironmongery, Large stocks to select from ; all other goods generally kept m stock > will be SOLD AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES Ac Lawrie, SAUNPERS' BUILDING



Bim, Limited, SEEDS 1 FOE SPiiING £ OWING \X7E HAVE taken particular care ii 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., etc. FRIEDLANDER BROS,. Libmtbd, "~ FOR SALE" SEED POTATOES pIROM tho Oamaru and Orari Districts. Also, RU B V RE D, (Very early), Imported from Australi . FRIEDLAJSDER BROS., Ltd. T. Bullock. MONEY. A SPECIAL sum of £400 to lend on approved Freehold security ; also, other tm unte at current ra'.es. T. BULLOOK. -i f\ ACKKB WITH COTTAGE— JL \J fronting tho road leading from Winelow to Longbeach, the property of Mb T. Henderson. Not having dis- posed of thn by auction, offers are invited for it up to SATURDAY NEXT, 15 h inst. The occupant being about to remove to Highbank, the property is to be Sold. Terms can be arranged. Apply to— . T. BULLOOK. RIOr IO FARMERS AUD OrHERS. j FOR SALE, Shepherd's Bush Survey District. O A TPt ACRES, In its native Btate. Jtfc % D being R.S's. 28486 and 7, 28597. Very healthy sheep country. For full particulars, apply to 'i. BULLOCK. OQ ACRES, being R.S. 24968 G* r ** Lowcliffe. Offers are Invited for this. T BULLOCK. TO LET — Cottage fronting Allen's Road, AUenton. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, DWELLING m Moore street j rental 63 6d per week. T. BULLOCK. " BUILDIbG BITES. FOR SALE — T.S. 860, Grey Street j price £25 T.S. 706, J-acre, Wi'ls Street T.S. 732. \ acre, Wills Street Both these are first-class land for garden purposes. T. BULLOOK. TINWALD. TO LET— Cottage fronting Graham's Read, at present occupied by Mr Bebbington. T. BULLOCK. TO LET— Cottage and about 1 acre land, Clark Street, Allonton. Rental, 5s 6 d per week. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, near Maronan— 33B Acres, R-S.B 27929, .27930, partly fenced, and ill m Its native state. Capital Sheep country. Exceptionally easy terma of payment. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, FOR SALE, near Lismore— 4B6 Acres, being R.S. 28907 and part of 27456, lituated near the Lismore School, and nostly m English grasses, T. BOLLOCK, WINBLOW. FOR SALE-T.S.s 63, 96, 99, 120, tnd others. T. BULLOCK. Public Notices T. E. TATLOK Will give an Address on TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, m the QDDFELLOWS' £JALL at 8 pm, on the POPHAM- TAYLOR SLANDER CASE, and on Prohibition, the present position and prospects.  ic Admission — Sixpence. ■ Proceeds to go towards defence fund. SAVE MONEY AND LOSE WORRY BY PURCHASING FOR CASH. I CAN Supply the following goads at LOW PRICES - Flour, best brands, m 501 b, 1001 b, and 2001 ba — Special Low prices by ton Sharpß by Is worth, sack or ton Bran by Is worth, sack or ton Oats, Whole and Crushed, m any quantity Oatsheaf Chaff by sack or ton — I have som'e over 1001 b per sack Straw Chaff by sack or ton Bed Chaff Chick Wheat by Is worth or sack Barley by is worth or sack ' Linseed, Onions, Carrots, Potatoes, Rypgraes, Cocksfoot, Clover, etc Tea m 51b boxes, Tins and Caddies ALSO,— About 1000 Apple Trees from 3 to 6. years old, over twenty varieties. "When grafting I choose th.ese after fruiting ? 200 choice kinds. They are strong, well- grown trees, with good fibrous roots. Most of them have already borne excellent fruit. J. Thomas* GRAIN AND PRODUCE DEALER, BAYU&QQK. STREET.



Guinness aid I eCren NOTICE. ~~ Q/""\r\ Four-' not h Threequarter brec OVJ^I jawiss m Urnb, Advertised for Sale at Geraldine on Wednesday, August 12, ARE WITHDRAWN FROM SALE. GUINNESS AND LbCREN, 8 66 Auctioneers. Hanmer and Graves. SEED PEAS. WE have for Sale, — Prussian Blue and Grey Peas for seed. HANMfJR & GRAVES SUPERPHOSPHATE. WE IIAVE to arrive m October a Shipment of the well known ANoLO-OONTINENTAL SUPERPHOSPHATE, and are now prepared to book orders. HANMER & GRAVES. SEED POTATOES. "TT7 E have for Sale a special line of — BOUND SEED DERWENT3. Farmers intending to change their Seed this season, should call and see the f ample. The Potatoes are grown m Oam aru from imported Tasmanian Seeds. HANMER AND GRAVES. fylf E HAVE FOR SALE- PRIME SEED PEARL WHEAT, TKUJS TO NAM*, We have a Good Seed Sample of "IMPROVED TUSCAN." This Wheat is particularly sought afcer by Millers, as its glurinoi s properties aie far stronger than the purple or white straw sorts. HANMER AND <'RAVi<S nT7 E HAVE FOU SALE A Grand Line of BLACK TARTAR OATS, Fit for Seed or anything else. HANMER AND GRAVES. \4fE HAVE FOU SALE- PRIME CLOVEB HAY. HANMER ANU GKAVES. . pOOD HG FEED FOR SALE HANMF.R & GRAVES. W3fi HAVE FUR S\LB, Cheap Prime Eating Potatoes from Ornri, and also locally grown, 6 57 HANMER & GRAVES. Tenders. " TENDERS. A LTERNATIVE Tenders required jLjl. on or before the 15. h inst. for the Re roofing of the Church of England at Waterton wi h either Shingle or Iron. J. WARD, 342 . Arcrido Chambers'; GOVERNMENT NOTICES. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Excursion Fares to Christchurch for Grand National Steeplechases, 13ih and 15th August. EXCURSION TICKETS to Christ- *-* church at 2d per mile fiwt class, ninlmum 4s, ld per mile second class, ninimum 2s, mileage counted one way >nly, will be issued at Dunedin and all itations north thereof on the Hurunui- Sluff section (except those from which the >rdinary return fares to Christchurch are ess than the minimum exoursion fares) rom the 12th to the 14th August, and rill be available for return till the 19th. 'he journey must be started on the date •f the purchase of the ticket and may be >roken after the first 25 miles. On the 13th August the 7.20 a.m. train rom Asbburron to Christchurch will not un. Passengers pan travel instead by a rain from liraaru for Christchurch, rhioh will be due from Rangltata »b 8 8 .m., Hinds 8.38, Winslow 8 53, Tinwald 13, Ashburton 9.17, Ohertsey 9.46, lakala 10.0, arriving at Christchurch at 23, stopping at all stations up to Jurnham if required, then stopping to et down passengers. A special train by rhich paesengers from south of Ash- turton may return on the same d»y will cave Ashburton for Timaru at 8 10 p.m., fter the arrival of the ordinary 4 40 p.m. rain from Christchurch. The train from lethven to Rakaia on the morning of the 3h will start at 8 25, Laurlston 9.2, trJvlng at Rakaia at 9 45 a.m., to connect mh the train from Timaru to Christ' hurch, and an extra train will run from lakaia to Methven at the ordinary ivening train times, after arrival of the [. 40 p.m. train from Chtistchuroh. 144 BY ORDER; ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton MEETINGS. Tuesday— Teachers' Meeting, 7.30 pm Wednesday — Brotherhood ©f St An- drew, 7 30 pm Thursday— G.F 8, 7 pm Friday -LECTURE on the Melanesian Mission by the Bbv Percy Williams, m St Stephen's Schoolroom, to commence at 730 pin. Collection m aid of the mission. su»day""servioes. 11 am — Morning Prayer and Holy Communion 3pm — DROMORE, Rev T. A. Hamilton 6.30 pra— Evening Prayer, Rev T. A. Hamilton SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY. PURSUANT to the terms of the Banks and Bankers Act, 1880, aod the Basks and Bankers Act Amendment Act. 1882, THURSDIY, *Augusb 13, 1896, Is appointed a Special Bank Holi- day at the offices of the undermentioned Banks at Ashburton. For the Union Bank of Australia, Ld. :gborgb c. tolhurst, Resident Inspector. For the Bank of Australasia. CLEMENT WINTER, Inspector. For the Bank of New South Wales. W. G, RHIND, Inspector. For the Bank of New Zealand. HENRY MACKENZIE, 8 51 General Manager,



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